Overview

• Stewart suffered a bone bruise in her right knee early in Saturday’s 101-99 loss to Los Angeles and missed Monday’s 92-82 defeat at Dallas.
• Brondello confirmed July 30 that there is no firm timetable for Stewart’s return as the team prioritizes a cautious recovery.
• New York remains in second place at 17-8 despite losing its two-time MVP and handling other key player absences.
• Jonquel Jones’s recent comeback has provided vital frontcourt support while the Liberty adjust their lineup without Stewart.
• The franchise is balancing long-term health with playoff readiness by keeping Stewart fresh for a potential postseason run.