Posts by Jackie Powell

Jackie Powell covers the New York Liberty and runs social media and engagement strategy for The Next. She also has covered women's basketball for Bleacher Report and her work has appeared in Sports Illustrated, 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.

New York Liberty forwards Jonquel Jones and Breanna Stewart try to block Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson's shot.

What we learned from the New York Liberty’s exit interviews

October 21, 2023

Breanna Stewart will be cored, Liberty players respond to Kelsey Plum and more

Breanna Stewart and A'ja Wilson battle for the ball.

How the New York Liberty came up short in 2023 WNBA Finals

October 19, 2023

Brondello: ‘I put the ball in the hands of the MVP because we trust her’

Liberty and Aces players fight for the rebound

The Liberty have battled complacency all year long. Can they do so on the largest stage?

October 18, 2023

Stewart: ‘We have an opportunity, and we can’t let it pass us by’

New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones stands in the middle of her teammates as they congratulate her.

How Jonquel Jones’ leadership and play pushed New York Liberty to Game 3 win

October 16, 2023

Sabrina Ionescu and her Liberty teammates wanted to win for Jones

There was no beauty in New York Liberty’s struggle on Wednesday night

October 12, 2023

Ionescu: ‘We’re gonna have to figure it out this week’

Sandy Brondello and Betnijah Laney smile while walking on the sideline.

Inside Sandy Brondello’s process to get New York Liberty over losses

October 11, 2023

New York hasn’t lost two in a row all season. Here’s how.

Marine Johannès is focused on the game.

Marine Johannès had a moment in first WNBA Finals appearance

October 9, 2023

The rest of the New York Liberty guards struggled Game 1 of the WNBA Finals

Can the New York Liberty win the 2023 WNBA Finals?

October 6, 2023

Liberty compete in finals for first time since 2002

Liberty forward Jonquel Jones runs with the ball following coming up with a steal.

Jonquel Jones’ dominance leads the Liberty to first finals appearance in 21 years

October 2, 2023

How Jonquel Jones showcased her best self against her former team to win the series

The New York Liberty players huddle while Breanna Stewart speaks.

How the New York Liberty kept their lead in Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals

September 30, 2023

‘That’s just the maturity I think that we learned over the season’