Overview

• Breanna Stewart has been ruled out indefinitely with a bone bruise in her right knee and could target a late-August return without a firm timeline.
• Second-year guard Jaylyn Sherrod was released Friday to open the final roster spot required for Meesseman’s addition.
• Emma Meesseman, the 2019 WNBA Finals MVP, has obtained her visa and reported to practice in Connecticut, though her game debut date remains undetermined.
• Sabrina Ionescu and Jonquel Jones are fully healthy and expected to assume expanded offensive and defensive leadership roles during Stewart’s absence.
• The Liberty sit at 17-9, the league’s second-best record, as they balance short-term game availability with preserving player freshness for the playoff push.