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Ionescu, Sabally Practice Fully as Liberty Eye Near-Term Returns

Their possible returns would lift an offense already scoring 100 points per game.

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
An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Sabrina Ionescu #20 of the New York Liberty smiles from the bench, Image 2 shows Satou Sabally of the New York Liberty in glasses and a black jacket

Overview

  • The Liberty, which had Sabrina Ionescu and Satou Sabally take part in full scrimmage work Monday, indicated both are trending toward availability though neither is cleared.
  • Ionescu said she could be a game-time decision for Thursday’s home game against the Golden State Valkyries, while both players stopped short of committing to a debut.
  • Ionescu has been out since a May 3 preseason left foot injury against the Sun after an initial two-week estimate, and Sabally has been sidelined by a cyst after offseason concussion reconditioning.
  • New York opened 3-1 without them, averaging 100 points per game and ranking first in two-point accuracy, second from three, second at the line, and first in assists under new coach Chris DeMarco.
  • Even with progress, New York may not be at full strength as timelines for Leonie Fiebich and Raquel Carrera remain unsettled, and Sabally’s first game would mark the club’s marquee free-agent addition taking the floor.