Sabrina Ionescu returns to Liberty after injury hiatus
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 9:14 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Sabrina Ionescu rejoined the New York Liberty on June 14 after missing 12 of their first 13 games due to ankle and back injuries. Ionescu came off the bench, playing 26 minutes in an 86-64 victory over the Washington Mystics, marking a successful return. Despite limited scoring, she contributed with five points, three rebounds, and three assists while showing no signs of setbacks. The Liberty improved to 10-4 and continues to adapt as Ionescu integrates back into the lineup.
- •Ionescu played her first game back after 12 missed games.
- •She scored five points and recorded three assists against the Mystics.
- •The Liberty hold a 10-4 record after the win.
- •Ionescu came off the bench and received a warm ovation.
- •Liberty previously went 6-1 during her absence.
- 9:14 PMYahoo Sports — Sabrina Ionescu makes quiet return after missing 12 of Liberty's first 13 games
- 9:14 PMYahoo Sports — Sabrina Ionescu makes quiet return in win over Mystics after missing 12 of Liberty's first 13 games with injuries
"Ionescu came off the bench and didn't do much in her 26 minutes. But the Liberty picked up a Commissioner's Cup win, and Ionescu didn't appear to suffer any setbacks while easing back into the lineup.
"Ionescu came off the bench and didn't to much in her 26 minutes. But the Liberty picked up a Commisioner's Cup win and Ionescu didn't appear to suffer any setbacks while easing back into the lineup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 9:14 PMSabrina Ionescu makes quiet return after missing 12 of Liberty's first 13 games
Ionescu came off the bench and didn't to much in her 26 minutes. But the Liberty picked up a Commisioner's Cup win and Ionescu didn't appear to suffer any setbacks while easing back into the lineup.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 9:14 PMSabrina Ionescu makes quiet return in win over Mystics after missing 12 of Liberty's first 13 games with injuries
Ionescu came off the bench and didn't do much in her 26 minutes. But the Liberty picked up a Commissioner's Cup win, and Ionescu didn't appear to suffer any setbacks while easing back into the lineup.
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