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Sabrina Ionescu to miss ‘at least’ two weeks after MRI
TL;DR
Sabrina Ionescu will be sidelined for at least two weeks due to an ankle injury sustained during a preseason game. An MRI confirmed the injury, which has raised concerns for the New York Liberty.
Key points
- Sabrina Ionescu suffered an ankle injury
- Injury occurred during a preseason game
- She will miss at least two weeks
- MRI confirmed the injury
- Ionescu is a key player for the New York Liberty
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Sep 17, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; New York Liberty center Jonquel Jones (35), guard Sabrina Ionescu (20), and forward Breanna Stewart (30) watch from the bench against the Phoenix Mercury during game two of round one for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
New York Liberty all-star point guard Sabrina Ionescu is one of the most recognizable faces in the WNBA. Unfortunately, Ionescu suffered an ankle injury during the Liberty’s preseason game against the Connecticut Sun.
“Chris DeMarco confirms what the replay showed. Sabrina Ionescu rolled her left ankle. She’ll get an MRI tomorrow,” The Athletic’s Annie Costabile reported on X following the injury.
On Monday, Costabile followed up with Ionescu’s outlook following the injury.
“Sabrina Ionescu (left foot) will miss at least two weeks, a team source confirmed to The Athletic. Ionescu had an MRI today after rolling her left ankle in last nights game, the results of which showed she avoided any “significant” injury. She will be reevaluated in 2 weeks,” she reported.
With Ionescu set to miss the start of the season, the Liberty will lean on former MVPS Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones, as well as electrifying French guard Marine Johannes.
“I think we did a pretty big leap. Just talking to teammates about our practices. People are feeling more comfortable. I think it showed tonight. We’re nowhere near perfect going into the season, but we understand what our foundation is,” Jones said of where the team is at after the game.
The Liberty will face the Sun again to open the regular season on Friday.
Q&A
How long will Sabrina Ionescu be out due to her ankle injury?
Sabrina Ionescu is expected to miss at least two weeks following her ankle injury.
What caused Sabrina Ionescu's ankle injury during the preseason?
Sabrina Ionescu rolled her left ankle during a preseason game against the Connecticut Sun.
What is the impact of Sabrina Ionescu's injury on the New York Liberty?
Ionescu's absence could significantly affect the New York Liberty's performance as she is a key player and all-star point guard.
