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NEW YORK — Sabrina Ionescu appears to have avoided a serious setback after injuring her left ankle and foot during the New York Liberty’s preseason matchup against the Connecticut Sun. The team confirmed Monday that Ionescu will be sidelined for at least two weeks and will be reevaluated after that period. While she won’t be available for New York’s regular-season opener Friday—also against Connecticut—tests brought encouraging news. An MRI showed no significant structural da

The New York Liberty secured its core lineup by signing Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, and Sabrina Ionescu to multiyear contracts. All three players were instrumental in the team’s 2024 championship run and have committed to remaining with the franchise beyond a single season. Stewart revealed on her podcast that she agreed to a three-year maximum contract valued at approximately $1.19 million for the current season, accounting for 17% of the salary cap annually. Sources ind

Shakira Austin’s future with the Washington Mystics remains uncertain as she enters the upcoming WNBA offseason. After completing her four-year rookie contract, Austin is expected to become a restricted free agent. This status gives the Mystics the option to match offers from other teams, but it also means Austin could explore opportunities elsewhere depending on her career priorities. Austin was selected third overall in the 2022 WNBA Draft and quickly established herself as

Sabrina Ionescu has become one of the most recognizable stars in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), and her future with the New York Liberty appears promising despite uncertainty surrounding the league. In an interview with Bleacher Report , Ionescu addressed her upcoming free agency, the league’s collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations, and the continued growth of women’s basketball. Although Ionescu will be eligible for free agency before the 202

The United States Women’s National Basketball Team begins competition in the FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament on Wednesday in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Duke University head coach Kara Lawson will lead the team as head coach of the national squad for the first time. Former Duke star Chelsea Gray will also represent the Blue Devils as a player for Team USA. The United States has already secured a spot in the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, scheduled for September in Berli

Former University of South Carolina women’s basketball player Laeticia Amihere had an impressive winter competing overseas. As she prepares for the upcoming WNBA season, the Canadian forward spent the offseason playing in Australia’s Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL), where she quickly established herself as one of the league’s best players. Amihere joined the Perth Lynx to continue developing her game before the start of her third WNBA season. Her performance through