Get to know Liberty newcomer Raquel Carrera: beginnings in Spain, Central Park walks and her favorite companion

inside the liberty Get to know Liberty newcomer Raquel Carrera: beginnings in Spain, Central Park walks and her favorite companion By Madeline Kenney Published June 13, 2026, 9:00 a.m. ET Raquel Carrera warms up before the Liberty's game at Barclays Center on May 25, 2026. NBAE via Getty Images ATLANTA — Liberty fans have been clamoring for Chris DeMarco to give Spanish rookie Raquel Carrera an extended run. Her potential as a modern big is tantalizing. But with Han Xu playing well as Jonquel Jones’ backup, there aren’t enough minutes to go around, which has left Carrera patiently waiting for her turn. Until Monday, which coincidentally happened to be the four-year anniversary of when the Liberty traded for Carrera. Jones fell ill before tip-off against the Sun.

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