Liberty center Jonquel Jones will be sidelined for four to six weeks due to a sprained right ankle, as announced by the team. The injury occurred during the second quarter of a recent 89-81 loss to the Phoenix Mercury. Following further evaluation, the team confirmed that Jones avoided any long-term damage and is expected to return to gameplay within the projected timeframe. This is not the first time Jones has injured the ankle; she previously sprained it on June 5 against Washington, resulting in her missing two games.
At 6 feet 6 inches tall, Jones was drafted sixth overall in 2016 and played for the Connecticut Sun for six seasons before joining the Liberty in January 2023 as part of a three-team trade. So far this season, she has been averaging 12.1 points and 9.6 rebounds. Jones’s absence will be felt as the Liberty embark on a challenging four-game road trip, starting with a match against Seattle.
The Liberty’s upcoming games will be crucial as they navigate the season without one of their key players. The team’s management remains optimistic about her recovery and looks forward to her eventual return to the court.
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