Raquel Carrera’s delayed WNBA arrival comes at perfect time for Liberty
Raquel Carrera has joined the New York Liberty in the WNBA after a delayed arrival due to injury. She feels ready to contribute to the team, having recently won a championship in Spain. Carrera's versatility and skills are expected to enhance the Liberty's frontcourt depth this season.
- ▪Raquel Carrera was selected by the Dream at No. 19 overall in the 2021 WNBA Draft.
- ▪She has signed a one-year, $270,000 contract with the Liberty and is set to make her debut against the Dallas Wings.
- ▪Carrera's addition is seen as a significant boost to the Liberty's frontcourt depth, which was a concern last season.
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WNBA New York Liberty Raquel Carrera’s delayed WNBA arrival comes at perfect time for Liberty By Madeline Kenney Published May 23, 2026, 8:50 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The Liberty have been playing the long game with Spanish forward/center Raquel Carrera. But Carrera felt the timing was right for her to join the WNBA this season. We’ve got you covered on the Liberty beat Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Madeline Kenney about all things Liberty and WNBA. tRY IT NOW “I really think that now is a good time for me because I come really from an injury two years ago from my ACL, so now I’m really feeling good,” Carrera said after Saturday’s practice.
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