Sabrina Ionescu reveals surprising injury truth before Liberty return
Sabrina Ionescu is set to return to the New York Liberty after recovering from an ankle injury. She confirmed that while she experienced structural damage, the injury healed faster than expected and will not require surgery. Her return is crucial for the Liberty as they aim to improve their early season performance.
- ▪Sabrina Ionescu plans to make her season debut against the Dallas Wings.
- ▪She suffered an ankle injury during a preseason game on May 4.
- ▪Ionescu confirmed that her injury healed faster than expected and does not require surgery.
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