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Jonquel Jones injures ankle in Liberty's loss to Dream

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 5:06 AM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Jonquel Jones injures ankle in Liberty's loss to Dream

Summary

Jonquel Jones of the New York Liberty sustained an ankle injury during a game against the Atlanta Dream on September 22. The injury occurred with 3:58 remaining in the third quarter of the Liberty's 83-65 loss at Barclays Center. Jones rolled her ankle while pursuing a loose ball and collided with a courtside fan. Liberty head coach Chris DeMarco noted that she was in good spirits but is undergoing evaluation. The timing of the injury is concerning as the playoffs approach, and Jones' availability will depend on the assessment results. The Liberty also played without Breanna Stewart due to a knee issue and Satou Sabally, who remains out for the season.

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Status Watch

•Liberty fall 83-65 to the Dream on September 22.
•Jones rolled her ankle late in the third quarter.
•Coach DeMarco reports Jones is in good spirits post-injury.
•Liberty will wait for evaluation results on Jones.
•Stewart and Sabally also unavailable due to injuries.

Latest Updates

5:06 AMYahoo Sports — Liberty news: Chris DeMarco provides initial update on Jonquel Jones injury

What they're saying

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The New York Liberty suffered an 18-point loss to the Atlanta Dream on Wednesday, which also resulted in an ankle injury for Jonquel Jones . The injury scare came at the worst possible time, leaving the regular-season finale after rolling her ankle near the sideline. Jones went down with 3:58 left in the third quarter of New York’s 83-65 loss at […] The post Liberty news: Chris DeMarco provides initial update on Jonquel Jones injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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