Sabrina Ionescu to Make Liberty Season Debut vs Wings
Summary
Sabrina Ionescu will play her first game of the 2026 season for the New York Liberty against the Dallas Wings after missing the start of the season due to a foot injury. The Liberty, led by stars Ionescu, Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, and new player Satou Sabally, aim to defend their 2024 WNBA championship title.Key Facts
- Sabrina Ionescu missed the first five games of the 2026 season because of a left foot injury sustained in a preseason game on May 3.
- She will make her season debut on Sunday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn against the Dallas Wings.
- The New York Liberty won the WNBA title in 2024.
- Key players for the Liberty include Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart (two-time WNBA MVP), Jonquel Jones (2024 WNBA Finals MVP), and new signing Satou Sabally.
- Sabally made her team debut recently in a loss to Golden State.
- Liberty head coach Chris DeMarco expects limited playing time for both Ionescu and Sabally as they recover.
- The Liberty have a 3-2 win-loss record after five games this season.
- Breanna Stewart leads the team with 22 points and 9 rebounds per game.
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