Toronto's Sykes, Rice expected to miss extended time due to injuries
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 3:05 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Toronto confirmed that Brittney Sykes is dealing with a plantar fascia injury, while Kiki Rice has an ankle injury. Both players are unlikely to return soon, impacting the lineup for upcoming games. The team did not provide a timeline for their recovery. This situation leaves Toronto needing to adapt its strategy as they move forward in the season.
- •Brittney Sykes suffers from a plantar fascia injury.
- •Kiki Rice is recovering from an ankle injury.
- •Both players are expected to miss extended time.
- •The team announced the injuries on June 19, 2026.
- •No exact timeline for their return has been provided.
- 3:42 PMESPN — Tempo's Sykes, Rice likely to miss extended time
"Toronto's Brittney Sykes (plantar fascia) and Kiki Rice (ankle) are expected to miss extended time, the team announced.
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