Liberty center Jonquel Jones out 4-6 weeks with sprained ankle
New York Liberty center Jonquel Jones (35) shoots in front of Indiana Fever forward Natasha Howard (6) in the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
New York Liberty center Jonquel Jones (35) and Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull (10) go for a loose ball in the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
New York Liberty center Jonquel Jones (35) and Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull (10) go for a loose ball in the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
New York Liberty center Jonquel Jones (35) shoots in front of Indiana Fever forward Natasha Howard (6) in the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
New York Liberty center Jonquel Jones (35) and Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull (10) go for a loose ball in the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
NEW YORK (AP) — Liberty center Jonquel Jones will be out four to six week after spraining her right ankle, the team announced Saturday.
Jones sprained her ankle during the second quarter of an 89-81 loss to the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday night.
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'After further imaging and evaluation, Jonquel avoided long-term injury, and she is projected to return to game action in approximately four-to-six weeks," the team said in a statement.
Jones had to be helped off the court after injuring the same ankle on June 5 against Washington. She missed two games after that injury.
The 6-foot-6 center was drafted sixth overall in 2016, and played for the Connecticut Sun for six seasons before coming to New York as part of a three-team deal in January 2023. Jones is averaging 12.1 points and 9.6 rebounds this season.
The Liberty kick off a four-game road trip Sunday at Seattle.
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