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Breanna Stewart Returns Tonight for Liberty After 13-Game Knee Layoff

Her comeback follows a 5-8 slide that left New York 22-15 in fifth place with seven games to solidify playoff seeding.

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Jul 25, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) tries to hold her dribble as she falls to the court in the third quarter against the Phoenix Mercury at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The two-time MVP is available to face the Sun at Barclays Center after a right-knee bone bruise sidelined her since July 26.
  • Coach Sandy Brondello said Stewart will be on a minutes limit in the 20s as she ramps up.
  • Monday marks her first game sharing the floor with midseason addition Emma Meesseman.
  • Sabrina Ionescu is available after a foot injury, while Natasha Cloud will not play and Isabelle Harrison is a game-time decision.
  • During Stewart’s absence the Liberty went 5-8 with 103.0/106.1 offensive and defensive ratings and now have seven regular-season games remaining.