Liberty Reveal Breanna Stewart Injury Update Following Loss to Sparks

New York provided an update following Stewart's injury suffered against Los Angeles.
Jun 27, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) looks on against the Phoenix Mercury during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
Jun 27, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) looks on against the Phoenix Mercury during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images | Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Sparks pulled off their league-best fifth straight win in buzzer-beating fashion on Saturday — surviving a 101-99 instant classic over the New York Liberty.

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However, Liberty star forward Breanna Stewart left the contest in the first quarter after suffering a lower leg injury.

The injury occurred less than four minutes into the game while the All-Star forward was jogging up the court on a transition sequence.

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"No update, hopefully she'll be OK," Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello said immediately following New York's loss, per ESPN.

The two-time league MVP entered the weekend averaging nearly 19 points and seven rebounds in 2025.

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But fortunately for Stewart and the Liberty, the star forward has reportedly avoided a significant injury, per a recent report from the Associated Press.

Stewart had imaging done and nothing major turned up. She will travel with the team on its four-game road trip, according to the AP report.

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For more news and notes on the Los Angeles Sparks, visit Los Angeles Sparks on SI.


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