Posts by Jackie Powell

Jackie Powell covers the New York Liberty for The Next and hosts episodes of Locked on Women's basketball where she explores national women's basketball stories. She also has covered women's basketball and the culture of the sport for Bleacher Report, Sports Illustrated, MSNBC, Yahoo Sports, Harper's Bazaar and SLAM. She also self identifies as a Lady Gaga stan, is a connoisseur of pop music and is a mental health advocate.

The New York Liberty's championship banner rises while the torch flames up.

After emotional ring ceremony, the Liberty flip the switch to defeat rival Aces

May 18, 2025

Inside the Liberty lifting their first championship banner

Breanna Stewart, Clara Wu Tsai, stylist Courtney Mays, Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionscu pose in their outfits before the Met Gala

2025 WNBA season preview: New York Liberty

May 9, 2025

New York looks to become “iconic” and more than a one-hit wonder

Leaonna "Neah" Odom running during New York Liberty training camp.

Leaonna “Neah” Odom’s journey comes full circle in return to the Liberty

May 6, 2025

After three years away, can the Liberty’s former second-round pick revive her pro career where it started?

Betnijah Laney-Hamilton drives while Courtney Williams guards her

Betnijah Laney-Hamilton to miss several months after knee surgery

April 1, 2025

New York has the depth on paper to cover a difficult loss

Breanna Stewart celebrates with a bottle of Champagne behind a seafoam background that says Stew York City.

Breanna Stewart re-signs with the Liberty to complete title-defending roster

March 29, 2025

The New York Liberty will open the season with a full roster

Marine Johannès guards Ariel Atkins while in her defensive stance

New York Liberty re-sign key playmaker and shot creator Marine Johannès 

March 22, 2025

Johannès returns to New York to play an important role after missing the 2024 season to compete in the Paris Olympics

Natasha Cloud sticks her tongue and her right arm out while on the court playing for Phantom BC.

Trading for Natasha Cloud gives the New York Liberty depth in quest for second straight title

March 17, 2025

The Liberty acquire point guard Cloud in exchange for two first round draft picks

Nyara Sabally holds Sabrina Ioenscu's face in celebration after Ionescu made a game winning shot.

New York Liberty unveil preseason schedule featuring exhibition game at Oregon

March 10, 2025

Liberty become latest WNBA team to take preseason game back to school

Betnijah Laney-Hamilton shoots the ball while on roster for Laces BC

New York Liberty notebook: Betnijah Laney-Hamilton’s injury raises roster questions  

March 4, 2025

Sabrina Ionescu leaves Unrivaled with new investment 

Isabelle Harrison dribbles the ball with her left hand while playing for the Chicago Sky.

Why the New York Liberty signed veteran forward Isabelle Harrison

February 22, 2025

Signing Harrison gives the Liberty more natural bigs, whereas last season they used several big wings