Sandy Brondello had to deal with additional pressure in the 2025 season. As defending champions, everyone expected them to be a dominant force on the court, but adding to this burden, the HC had to deal with multiple injuries to her players. Sabrina Ionescu was the latest addition to the injury list, missing four games in a row due to a toe injury.
During the recent game against the Seattle Storm, HC Sandy Brondello gave progressive update on Ionescu’s injury, but the star still was on the bench. Now the 2024 champions will welcome the Washington Mystics on September 9, and the star guard provided update on her availability.
Sabrina Ionescu Provides Update On Her Toe Injury
The 2025 WNBA playoffs are just a week away, with the teams locked in their spots for the playoff bracket. There would be hardly any change in the standings after one or two games remaining in the regular season. The Liberty will be facing the Phoenix Mercury in the first round, which would be an intriguing first-round matchup.
While HC will be hoping to get the complete squad available for that series, the team’s leading scorer missed the recent four games. But ahead of their final regular-season home game, Ionescu provided positive updates on her injury and mentioned that she could be available for the game against the Mystics.
This is a welcome sign for Brondello, who hardly had her regular starting five on the court in the 44-game regular season. The former Oregon player will get some match fitness and practice in the remaining games, preparing her for the postseason.
After a full practice today, Sabrina Ionescu says she’s good to return tomorrow against Washington. @Winsidr
— Myles (@MylesEhrlich) September 8, 2025
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Ionescu is having her career-best season with around a team-high 19 points and five assists. Shooting just over 40% from the field and 30% beyond the arc, the 27-year-old guard is Liberty’s primary scorer.
New York Liberty Pushes For Sabrina Ionescu’s All-WNBA Selection
The defending champion, through injuries, relied heavily on its defensive strength to in games. While the forward line was occupied with defensive duties, the four-time All-Star took care of the offensive end of the floor. Ionescu was in MVP race following her 36-point performance against the Connecticut Sun.
Sabrina’s shining under the brightest lights 🤩@sabrina_i20 put together a season for the record books and she’s far from finished:
— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) September 8, 2025
✔️ Only player to average 18.0 PPG, 5.0 AST, 4.5 REB in 2025
✔️ One of just 3 players with five 30-point games this year
✔️ Fastest player in WNBA… pic.twitter.com/TZxV5UFCWQ
The franchise put ahead Breanna Stewart, Jonquin Jones, and Natasha Cloud for the All-WNBA Defensive team selection; they are pushing for the All-WNBA First team selection for Ionescu. She is averaging 18 points, 4.5 rebounds, and five assists per game and is the fastest player to score 600 points, 180 assists, and 150 rebounds in the league.