So why did the New York Liberty take a step back over the past two games, following a ten-game stretch in which they had the best net rating in the WNBA? The Next Liberty beat reporter Jackie Powell joins host Howard Megdal to talk about New York's increasing reliance on Crystal Dangerfield, a "ball of muscle" per head coach Sandy Brondello who allows the offense to function at ideal levels. Plus, plenty of Sabrina Ionescu talk, an elegy for Lorela Cubaj, and the Han Xu content you know you all crave. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices