Final Injury Report for Valkyries-Liberty: Will Sabrina Ionescu, Veronica Burton Play?
The New York Liberty are at dwelling on Thursday night time as they host the Golden State Valkyries in an interconference showdown.
New York enters Thursday’s sport with a 3-1 document after defeating the Portland Fire on the street final Thursday.
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New York Liberty ahead Breanna StewartJohn Jones-Imagn Images
In final Thursday’s victory over the Fire, Breanna Stewart led the way in which for the Liberty as she recorded 22 factors and 7 rebounds whereas Pauline Astier added 20 factors and three rebounds of her personal.
Now New York will attempt to document one other victory on Thursday as they face off in opposition to the Valkyries in a troublesome dwelling matchup.
On the opposite facet, Golden State enters Thursday’s contest with a 2-1 document after dropping at dwelling to the Chicago Sky final Wednesday.
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Gabby Williams led the way in which for the Valkyries in final Wednesday’s loss as she ended the sport with 18 factors and 5 rebounds whereas Veronica Burton recorded 16 factors, three rebounds and 4 assists.
While each groups want to decide up a victory in Thursday night time’s matchup, each squads could also be with out a number of key gamers because of accidents.
Valkyries Injury Report: Will Veronica Burton, Cecilia Zandalasini Play?
For the Valkyries, they’ve three gamers listed on their damage report, though Burton shouldn’t be one in every of them.
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Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase talks with guard Veronica Burton (22)David Gonzales-Imagn Images
Of course, Burton has been coping with an sickness that precipitated her to overlook follow on Sunday however she shouldn’t be listed on the damage report and shall be accessible for Thursday’s matchup.
Golden State has dominated out Cecilia Zandalasini because of a concussion as she is going to miss her third consecutive contest.
Golden State Valkyries ahead Cecilia Zandalasini (24)Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
The Valkyries have additionally dominated out Juste Jocyte because of reconditioning whereas Iliana Rupert stays sidelined because of her being pregnant.
On the opposite facet, the Liberty have six gamers listed on their damage report, together with each Sabrina Ionescu and Satou Sabally.
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New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (20)Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
New York has listed Ionescu as questionable because of a left foot damage and there’s a likelihood she may make her season debut in opposition to the Valkyries after she was in a position to scrimmage throughout Monday’s follow.
The Liberty have additionally listed Sabally as questionable because of reconditioning and there’s a likelihood she may additionally make her season debut on Thursday.
Former Phoenix Mercury ahead Satou Sabally (0)Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton has been listed as questionable because of private causes whereas Marine Fauthoux has been dominated out because of reconditioning.
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Leonie Fiebich and Raquel Carrera have each been dominated out as they continue to be away from the group because of abroad obligations.
Fans can catch Thursday night time’s matchup between the Valkyries and Liberty from New York at 8:00 pm ET on Amazon Prime Video.
This story was initially printed by Athlon Sports on May 21, 2026, the place it first appeared within the WNBA part. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
