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- Breanna Stewart, the Liberty’s star forward, is recovering from a bone bruise in her right knee, sustained during their 101–99 loss to the Sparks on July 26.
- She reports feeling “great”, has already started on-court workouts, and is rehabbing the injury carefully.
- Stewart is aiming to return before her 31st birthday on August 27, calling that deadline “non-negotiable”.
- Coach Sandy Brondello echoes the cautious optimism, indicating a tentative late-August return if all goes well.
- Other headlines highlight the broader impact, noting that Stewart remains a central figure as the Liberty navigate a wave of injuries—especially during the WNBA’s Rivals Week, which has been impacted by the absence of several key players.
What This Means for the Liberty
- Potential Return Window: If Stewart returns late in August, she could rejoin for the final games of the regular season and build rhythm before the playoffs.
- Team Resilience: With injuries affecting other players like Nyara Sabally and Kennedy Burke, the Liberty are leaning on depth and veterans like Jonquel Jones and Emma Meesseman to hold things together (New York Post, Reuters.
Bottom Line
Breanna Stewart is making strong progress in her recovery from a knee bone bruise, with both she and the coaching staff optimistic about a return before August 27. While the focus remains on her long-term health, her comeback could be a major boost as the Liberty gear up for the postseason.
