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Bench role Friday Burke will come off the bench during Friday's game against the Storm.

Impact After a disappointing outing as a starter Tuesday against the Valkyries, going scoreless in 16 minutes on the floor, Burke will revert to a reserve role. Rebekah Gardner will get the start while Sabrina Ionescu (toe) remains on the mend.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Disappears in Tuesday's start Burke closed with zero points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), five rebounds and one assist over 16 minutes during Tuesday's 66-58 loss to the Valkyries.

Impact Burke was plugged into the starting lineup in place of Emma Meesseman, but she definitely didn't seize the opportunity. Rebounds aside, Burke did nothing, while posting a dismal minus-16 rating. She is averaging just 2.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and zero three-pointers across the past three outings.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday Burke will start in Tuesday's game against Golden State.

Impact The 28-year-old forward will supplant Emma Meesseman in the starting five against the Valkyries. Over her last five outings (two starts), Burke has averaged 8.0 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists while shooting 38.7 percent from the field across 23.2 minutes per game.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 31, 2025 • WNBA.COM

Retreating to bench Saturday Burke won't start in Saturday's game against the Mercury, David Veenstra of Desert Wave Media reports.

Impact With Jonquel Jones (illness) and Natasha Cloud (nose) returning to action, Marine Johannes and Burke will come off the bench against Phoenix. Over her last five appearances (two starts), the 28-year-old forward has averaged 9.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 25.4 minutes per game.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes most of start Burke logged 14 points (5-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists in 30 minutes during Monday's 81-79 victory over the Sun.

Impact Burke took advantage of the absence of Natasha Cloud (nose), showing off tremendous accuracy, especially from distance. She also ended up turning it over just once, while posting a plus-2 rating. It's uncertain if Cloud will be forced to miss more time, but Burke certainly acquitted herself well when called upon to start.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting sans Cloud Burke will start in Monday's game against the Sun.

Impact With Natasha Cloud (nose) sidelined, Burke will step into the starting five on Monday. The 28-year-old forward has averaged 9.0 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists across 21.8 minutes per game in her last five outings.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gray scores 19, Jones 17 and Dream cruise past short-handed Liberty 78-62

Allisha Gray scored 19 points, Brionna Jones added 17 and the Atlanta Dream dominated the short-handed New York Liberty 78-62 to set a franchise record with their 24th win of the s...

AUGUST 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores in double figures off bench Burke totaled 13 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one assist over 27 minutes in Saturday's 78-62 loss to the Dream.

Impact Burke led the Liberty in scoring during Saturday's loss, contributing 13 points off the bench. With the roster thinned by injuries, the forward logged her most minutes since July 8.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles off bench in win Burke ended up with eight points (3-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 25 minutes in Tuesday's 85-75 win over the Lynx.

Impact Burke has been somewhat productive in the scoring department across the past three games since returning from a calf injury, posting 9.0 points. However, she is averaging just 1.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.7 three-pointers per game in the span.

AUGUST 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu have double-doubles, Liberty snap streak of losses to Lynx 85-75

Jonquel Jones had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Sabrina Ionescu added 17 points and 11 assists, and the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx 85-75 after losing the first three mee...

AUGUST 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Williams scores 26, McBride hits 3-pointer with 30.8 seconds left as Lynx beat Liberty 86-80

Courtney Williams scored a season-high 26 points, Kayla McBride hit a deep 3-pointer with 30.8 seconds left and the Minnesota Lynx beat the defending WNBA champion New York Liberty...

AUGUST 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't have minutes restriction Burke will not have a minutes restriction during Saturday's game against the Lynx, head coach Sandy Brondello said, Madeline Kenney of the New York Post reports.

Impact After missing seven games due to a calf strain, Burke made her return Aug. 13 against the Aces and was limited to 16 minutes. She finished with eight points, one rebound, one assist and one steal in limited time on the floor. The 28-year-old forward has played 25 games during the 2025 campaign, averaging 8.4 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.1 steals per game, shooting 49.7 percent from the field and 45.8 percent from three-point range.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 16 minutes in defeat Burke racked up eight points (4-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal in 16 minutes during Wednesday's 83-77 loss to the Aces.

Impact Burke returned from a seven-game absence and was facing a 20-minute restriction due to her calf issue. As long as she didn't experience any discomfort, there is a path to minutes in the low 20s going forward with so many injuries in New York.

AUGUST 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Facing minutes restriction Burke will be limited to around 20 minutes of playing time during Wednesday's game against Las Vegas, Myles Ehrlich of Winsidr.com reports.

Impact Burke will make her return from a seven-game absence due to a right calf strain, and due to the lengthy layoff, she'll be under a minutes limit. The 28-year-old is averaging 8.4 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.1 steals per game this season.

AUGUST 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available vs. Los Angeles Burke (calf) has been cleared to play in Tuesday's game against the Sparks, Madeline Kenney of the New York Post reports.

Impact Burke has missed the last seven games due to a right calf strain. However, she will be available in case of an emergency, given the Liberty are shorthanded with four players ruled out. The 28-year-old forward has played in 24 games during the 2025 campaign, averaging 8.4 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.1 steals per game, shooting career highs from the field (49.6%) and from three-point range (47.5%).

AUGUST 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Burke (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Sparks, Myles Ehrlich of Winsidr.com reports.

Impact Burke will miss the front end of the club's back-to-back set, marking her eighth consecutive absence due to a right calf injury. While it appears unlikely, her next opportunity to suit up will come Wednesday against the Aces.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles takes home win streak into matchup with New York

Los Angeles is looking to prolong its three-game home win streak with a victory over New York

AUGUST 11, 2025 • Associated Press

New York and Minnesota match up in battle of top offenses

The WNBA's top two scoring offenses square off in a meeting between the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx

AUGUST 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Ionescu scores 16 as the Liberty beat the Wings 88-77 for their 3rd straight win

Sabrina Ionescu scored 16 points, Emma Meesseman had 14 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and three steals, and the New York Liberty beat the Dallas Wings 88-77 for their third...

AUGUST 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Dallas takes on New York, seeks to break 3-game skid

Dallas will try to end its three-game slide when the Dallas Wings take on New York

AUGUST 7, 2025 • Associated Press

New York faces Dallas after Ionescu's 36-point game

New York hosts the Dallas Wings after Sabrina Ionescu scored 36 points in the New York Liberty's 87-78 win against the Connecticut Sun

AUGUST 4, 2025 • Associated Press

New York plays Connecticut following Ionescu's 23-point game

New York takes on the Connecticut Sun after Sabrina Ionescu scored 23 points in the Liberty's 78-62 loss to the Connecticut Sun

AUGUST 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Mabrey has 18 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists to help Connecticut beat short-handed New York 78-62

Marina Mabrey had 18 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists to help the Connecticut Sun beat the short-handed New York Liberty 78-62

AUGUST 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Emma Meesseman will suit up for the Liberty against the Sun

Emma Meesseman is ready to help the New York Liberty on their quest to repeat as WNBA champions

AUGUST 1, 2025 • Associated Press

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