Liberty center Jonquel Jones out 4-6 weeks with sprained ankle
NEW YORK (AP) — Liberty center Jonquel Jones will be out four-to-six weeks 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.
“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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