Sabrina Ionescu out at least 2 weeks in early Liberty setback
Sabrina Ionescu will miss at least two weeks due to a left foot injury sustained during the Liberty's preseason finale against the Connecticut Sun. The injury is not considered significant, and Ionescu will be reevaluated in two weeks. The setback comes as the Liberty face early-season challenges after a 2025 season marred by multiple player injuries.
- ▪Sabrina Ionescu suffered a left foot injury in the preseason finale against the Connecticut Sun.
- ▪An MRI showed Ionescu avoided a significant injury and will be reevaluated in two weeks.
- ▪Ionescu was seen leaving the arena with a boot on her left foot after rolling her ankle during the game.
- ▪The Liberty dealt with numerous injuries last season, including absences from Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, and Ionescu herself.
- ▪Rookie Pauline Astier may see increased responsibility in Ionescu's absence after a strong preseason performance.
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WNBA Sabrina Ionescu out at least 2 weeks in early Liberty setback By Madeline Kenney Published May 4, 2026, 2:46 p.m. ET Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu will watch Friday’s season opener in street clothes. Ionescu is expected to miss at least two weeks after suffering a left foot injury in Sunday’s preseason finale against the Connecticut Sun, a team source told The Post. Further examination Monday, including an MRI exam, showed Ionescu avoided “significant injury,” the source said. 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 She’ll be reevaluated in two weeks.
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