Jonquel Jones suffers ankle injury during Liberty's game against Sky
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 2:38 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Jonquel Jones exited the New York Liberty's game against the Chicago Sky on August 19, 2026, due to a left ankle injury sustained in the first quarter. The injury occurred during a play involving Dijonai Carrington and left Jones unable to return. At the time of the injury, the score was tied at 16-16. The Liberty are currently in a competitive playoff race, with Jones playing a crucial role as an All-Star center, averaging 14.7 points and 9.4 rebounds per game. The team hopes for a quick recovery as they push for playoff positioning.
- •Jonquel Jones left the game with a left ankle injury.
- •Injury happened during the first quarter against the Sky.
- •The score was tied 16-16 when Jones was injured.
- •The Liberty are in a tight playoff race with eight games left.
- •Jones averages 14.7 points and 9.4 rebounds this season.
- 2:38 AMYahoo Sports — Liberty lose All-Star Jonquel Jones to ankle injury vs. Sky
- 2:38 AMYahoo Sports — Liberty lose All-Star Jonquel Jones to ankle injury in loss to Sky
"The injury arrived with the Liberty in the midst of a tight race for playoff positioning. It wasn't immediately clear how long Jones will be sidelined.
"The injury arrived with the Liberty in the midst of a tight race for playoff positioning. It wasn't immediately clear how long Jones will be sidelined.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 2:38 AMLiberty lose All-Star Jonquel Jones to ankle injury vs. Sky
The injury arrived with the Liberty in the midst of a tight race for playoff positioning. It wasn't immediately clear how long Jones will be sidelined.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 2:38 AMLiberty lose All-Star Jonquel Jones to ankle injury in loss to Sky
The injury arrived with the Liberty in the midst of a tight race for playoff positioning. It wasn't immediately clear how long Jones will be sidelined.
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