New York Liberty star forward Breanna Stewart is bidding to return to the court before her 31st birthday.
That’s Aug. 27, if you’re counting the days or planning to send a card.
The two-time WNBA MVP sustained a bone bruise in her right knee during New York’s 101-99 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks on July 26.
“I feel great. I just finished working out on the court in the back,” Stewart said. “And it’s really just kind of giving my leg, the bone, a little bit of time while we have it. But hoping to be back sooner than later and really just wanting to be back with my team.”
Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello previously set late August as a tentative timeline for Stewart’s return.
“We want to be smart with it,” Brondello said. “If we can get her back at the end of August, I think that’s great. It’s big picture … so when she’s ready. But keep it fresh for the playoffs. I know she’ll be back before then. How early she gets back before the end of the (regular) season, I don’t know.”
Stewart is averaging 18.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.9 assists in 24 games (all starts) this season.
A seven-time All-Star, Stewart was selected as the WNBA MVP in 2018 and 2023, the Finals MVP in 2018 and 2020 and the 2016 Rookie of the Year.
Stewart has been on league championship teams with the Seattle Storm (2018, 2020) and Liberty (2024).
–Field Level Media
