WNBA Injury Report: Stars on the Mend

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The New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces have both been hit by injuries to key players. Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu will miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury, while Aces forward A'ja Wilson is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a sprained MCL.

Ionescu, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft, has been averaging 18.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game this season. Her absence will be a major blow to the Liberty, who are currently in fifth place in the Eastern Conference.

Wilson, the 2020 WNBA MVP, is averaging 19.5 points and 9.4 rebounds per game this season. Her absence will also be a major blow to the Aces, who are currently in first place in the Western Conference.

Other Injuries Around the League

In addition to Ionescu and Wilson, several other WNBA players are currently dealing with injuries.

• Breanna Stewart (Seattle Storm) - Ankle sprain
• Elena Delle Donne (Washington Mystics) - Back spasms
• Nneka Ogwumike (Los Angeles Sparks) - Knee soreness
• Liz Cambage (Los Angeles Sparks) - COVID-19

These injuries are a reminder of the physical toll that the WNBA season takes on players. The season is long and grueling, and players are constantly putting their bodies on the line.

Outlook for the Rest of the Season

The injuries to Ionescu and Wilson could have a major impact on the WNBA playoff race. The Liberty and Aces are both contenders for the championship, and their chances of winning will be diminished without their star players.

Other teams, such as the Seattle Storm and Washington Mystics, could benefit from the injuries to Ionescu and Wilson. The Storm are currently in second place in the Western Conference, and the Mystics are in third place in the Eastern Conference. Both teams have a chance to make a run at the championship if they can stay healthy.