Liberty's Breanna Stewart ruled out for regular season finale against Dream
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 10:32 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Breanna Stewart will not play in the New York Liberty's regular season finale against the Atlanta Dream on Wednesday. The forward is sidelined due to soreness stemming from the previous game. Head coach Chris DeMarco described the decision as precautionary as the team prepares for the playoffs. The Liberty have clinched a postseason berth, and their seed will depend on the outcome of this game. A loss would result in the No. 8 seed, while a win keeps them in contention for the No. 6 or No. 7 seed. Stewart finishes the season averaging 20.8 points, placing her among the league leaders.
- •Stewart ruled out due to soreness, will miss regular season finale.
- •Liberty face Dream in game crucial for playoff seeding.
- •A loss would secure the No. 8 seed for New York.
- •Stewart averaged 20.8 points per game this season.
- •Liberty's playoff series begins Sunday depending on seeding.
- 10:32 PMYahoo Sports — Liberty rule out Breanna Stewart for Wednesday's regular season finale vs. Dream due to 'soreness'
"New York will either be the No. 6, No. 7, or No. 8 seed in the playoff bracket.
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