Liberty center Jonquel Jones is set to miss four to six weeks due to a right ankle sprain sustained during the second quarter of an 89-81 loss to the Phoenix Mercury. The injury occurred on Thursday night, and subsequent imaging confirmed that it is not a long-term issue, allowing for a projected return to gameplay within the specified timeframe. This is not Jones’s first experience with ankle injuries this season; she had previously sprained the same ankle on June 5 against Washington, causing her to miss two games.
Standing at 6-foot-6, Jones was drafted sixth overall in the 2016 WNBA Draft and played for the Connecticut Sun for six seasons. She joined the Liberty as part of a three-team trade in January 2023. This season, she is averaging 12.1 points and 9.6 rebounds per game, contributing significantly to her team’s performance.
The Liberty are set to kick off a challenging four-game road trip starting Sunday in Seattle, and Jones’s absence will undoubtedly affect their dynamics. The team remains optimistic about her recovery and looks forward to her return to action as they navigate this period without one of their key players.
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