Are the New York Liberty Still Contenders? 2026 Preview + WNBA CBA Explained
About this episode
The episode discusses the New York Liberty's future as contenders in the WNBA amidst changes from the new Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Is the New York Liberty’s championship window still open heading into 2026? Gotta Get Up tackles the team’s future as the WNBA’s new CBA rewrites the rules of engagement. Hosts Erica L. Ayala and Brian Florentin break down the potential impacts of increased max salaries, the introduction of developmental roster spots, and vital changes for player movement—including trade protection clauses for pregnant players. They weigh in on the franchise’s strategies with Brianna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, Sabrina Ionescu, Banijah Laney Hamilton, and Natasha Cloud all in the free agency and expansion draft mix. Reactions to a fast and furious off-season, a Final Four recap, and the looming arrival of new expansion teams—like the revived Houston Comets—keep the stakes high. Can Chris DeMarco steer the Liberty through roster shake-ups and a longer season? The show examines what the Liberty must do to remain true contenders as they chase glory in the WNBA’s milestone 30th season. 🏀 In this episode: 🗽Elite 8 recap from the NCAA Women’s Tournament 🗽What the new WNBA Collective Bargaining Agreement means 🗽Free agency, roster questions, and key decisions ahead 🗽What has to happen for the Liberty…
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