Sep 19, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) dribbles against the Phoenix Mercury during the first half of game three of round one for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu has been ruled out for Wednesday’s matchup against the Phoenix Mercury after sustaining a back injury and experiencing overall soreness.
A four‑time All‑Star, Ionescu missed the first five games of the season due to a foot injury. She contributed 11 points, seven assists and five rebounds in New York’s 91‑76 loss to the Dallas Wings on Sunday, and subsequently missed an 81‑74 defeat to the Portland Fire the following night.
Ionescu, 28, is averaging 18.2 points, 5.7 assists, 4.9 rebounds and 1.3 steals across 38 starts for the Liberty in 2025.
The No. 1 overall selection in the 2020 WNBA Draft has posted career averages of 16.7 points, 5.9 assists and 5.5 rebounds over 182 games (178 starts) with New York, helping the franchise capture the 2024 WNBA championship.