Why things are looking up for Jonquel Jones after uneven Liberty start
Jonquel Jones of the New York Liberty is experiencing a positive turnaround after a rocky start to the season. The team has struggled without key player Sabrina Ionescu, who is recovering from a foot injury. Ionescu is expected to be reevaluated soon, with hopes of returning for the next game against the Golden State Valkyries.
- ▪Jonquel Jones plays for the New York Liberty.
- ▪Sabrina Ionescu has been sidelined due to a foot injury.
- ▪Ionescu is expected to be reevaluated early next week.
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inside the liberty Why things are looking up for Jonquel Jones after uneven Liberty start By Madeline Kenney Published May 16, 2026, 11:00 a.m. ET Jonquel Jones of the New York Liberty goes up for the rebound during a game against the Portland Fire on May 14, 2026. NBAE via Getty Images PORTLAND, Ore. — There was one clear, though not readily available, fix for the Liberty’s disorganized start to Thursday’s game. Sabrina Ionescu. The Liberty opened the season without Ionescu after she injured her left foot in the team’s final preseason game. An MRI exam the following day showed that she avoided significant injury, but the lead guard was still sidelined for two weeks. Ionescu is due to be reevaluated early next week.
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