Liberty G Sabrina Ionescu (back) out vs. Tempo

Field Level Media|published: Wed 3rd June, 12:37 2026

May 14, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) and forward Breanna Stewart (30) celebrate in the closing moments during a game against the Portland Fire at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the visiting Toronto Tempo due to a back injury and general soreness.

The four-time All-Star initially had been questionable for the contest after missing the last three games. She sat out the season's first five games with an injured foot before collecting 11 points, seven assists and five rebounds in New York's 91-76 setback to the Dallas Wings on May 24.

Ionescu, 28, averaged 18.2 points, 5.7 assists, 4.9 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 38 games (all starts) for the Liberty in 2025.

The No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft has averaged 16.7 points, 5.9 assists and 5.5 rebounds in 182 career games (178 starts) for New York. She helped the Liberty win the WNBA championship in 2024.

--Field Level Media

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