New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu will miss opening night after injuring her left ankle and foot during the team’s game this weekend.
Ionescu underwent an MRI that showed she avoided a significant injury, but the Liberty announced she will miss at least the next two weeks before being reevaluated.
That timeline rules her out for New York’s season opener Friday against the Connecticut Sun.
Sabrina Ionescu Ankle Injury
Ionescu left the Liberty’s game early after suffering an injury to her left ankle and foot. While the MRI results are encouraging, the team will still take a cautious approach given the early-season timing and her previous ankle history.
In 2020, Ionescu suffered a Grade 3 ankle sprain just three games into her rookie season and missed the remainder of the year.
Liberty Impact
Ionescu remains one of the Liberty’s most important players. In 38 games last season, she was New York’s second-leading scorer, averaging 18.2 points per game, while adding a team-high 5.7 assists.
Her absence leaves the Liberty without one of their top offensive creators and primary ball-handlers to begin the season.
Bottom Line
Ionescu avoided a major injury, but she will still miss opening night and be reevaluated in two weeks. Given her prior ankle history, the Liberty are likely to be careful before clearing her for full game action.
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