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Ionescu leads New York against Connecticut after 31-point game

New York faces the Connecticut Sun after Sabrina Ionescu scored 31 points in the Liberty's 100-93 loss to the Minnesota Lynx

JULY 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Will miss time with calf strain Burke (calf) will miss the next two to four weeks due to a right calf strain, Madeline Kenney of the New York Post reports.

Impact After missing Wednesday's game against the Wings for rest purposes, it has been determined that Burke is dealing with a low-grade right calf strain. She is in danger of missing anywhere from seven to 10 games or more to make a full recovery. The 28-year-old forward has played 24 games this season, averaging career-high numbers in points (8.4), rebounds (2.3), assists (1.2) and steals (1.1) per game while shooting a career-best 49.6 percent from the floor and 47.5 percent from beyond the arc.

JULY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Monday Burke (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Wings, Myles Ehrlich of Winsidr.com reports.

Impact Burke played a season-low six minutes in the Liberty's 101-99 loss to the Sparks on Saturday. Her playing time has declined as of late, but it may be due to ongoing fatigue, so a day off should help her rest her legs ahead of Wednesday's bout against the Lynx. Isabelle Harrison and Stephanie Talbot are candidates to see an uptick in minutes in Burke's absence.

JULY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Liberty's Breanna Stewart avoids significant injury on right leg, AP source says

New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart avoided a significant injury when she hurt her right leg in a game Saturday night, according to a person familiar with the situation

JULY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Plays 17 minutes in win Burke ended with seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and two rebounds in 17 minutes during Tuesday's 98-84 win over the Fever.

Impact Burke has been limited to 20 or fewer minutes in three straight games for the Liberty bench, so she's trending in the wrong direction. Plus, the team is in the process of bringing in Emma Meesseman. Burke is likely to remain a key reserve and holds averages of 8.9 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.6 blocks in 22.5 minutes per contest.

JULY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 20 minutes Burke amassed six points (2-4 FG, 2-2 3Pt), two assists and one rebound over 20 minutes during Wednesday's 98-77 victory over Indiana.

Impact Burke made a modest impact in Wednesday's blowout win but did hit both of her attempts from beyond the arc. Through 21 games (six starts) this season, she's averaging 9.0 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.2 steals in 22.8 minutes per contest.

JULY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Responds well off bench Burke had seven points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists and one steal across 18 minutes during Sunday's 79-72 victory over the Dream.

Impact Burke moved back to the bench with Natasha Cloud (hip) back and healthy. She did a good job off the pine, chipping in nicely in several categories, while getting free for a three-pointer, too. Her fantasy value takes a hit now that Cloud is back, but even off the bench she can still be a decent value in DFS leagues when the matchup is favorable.

JULY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fiebich helps Liberty rally from 19-point deficit in 1st half to beat Dream 79-72

Leonie Fiebich scored 21 points and the New York Liberty rallied from a 19-point deficit in the first half to beat the Atlanta Dream 79-72 on Sunday

JULY 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Sliding to bench Sunday Burke won't start in Sunday's matchup against the Dream.

Impact The 28-year-old forward will retreat to the second unit with Natasha Cloud (hip) returning to game action. Over her last 10 appearances (five starts), Burke has averaged 8.7 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 1.0 assists across 24.7 minutes per game.

JULY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 10 points Burke totaled 10 points (4-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-3 FT) and six steals in 32 minutes during Tuesday's 87-78 victory over the Aces.

Impact With Isabelle Harrison (knee) and Natasha Cloud (hip) both sidelined, Burke took advantage of her opportunity, posting a career-high six steals in the win. Overall, Burke is on pace for a career-best campaign with averages of 9.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.3 steals.

JULY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 12 points in starting role Burke notched 12 points (4-8 FG, 4-6 3Pt), one rebound, three blocks and one steal in 30 minutes during Thursday's 89-79 victory over the Sparks.

Impact Burke returned to the starting lineup after posting three straight solid games off the bench, and she maintained that streak despite the change in role. The four-game streak with 10 or more points is Burke's longest stretch of the season with this level of production. She's averaging 13.3 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game in that span.

JULY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting role Burke is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Sparks.

Impact Burke returns to the first unit after a series of impressive displays off the bench. She's coming off an 11-point effort in the loss to the Dream on June 29, and she has scored in double digits in each of her previous three outings. Burke is averaging 6.7 points, 4.0 boards and 2.0 assists per game in her three starts this season.

JULY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records 11 points in loss Burke contributed 11 points (4-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one assist and three steals in 23 minutes during Sunday's 90-81 loss to the Dream.

Impact Burke reached double figures for the third game in a row and continues to make a strong impact off the bench. Through 16 games, she's seeing 22.1 minutes per night with 9.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 steals while shooting 50.5 percent from the field and 49.2 percent from beyond the arc.

JUNE 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores season-high 20 points Burke notched 20 points (6-14 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 81-78 win over the Valkyries.

Impact Burke has seen most of her minutes coming off the bench this season, but she made her presence felt in a big way Wednesday after delivering her best scoring mark of the campaign. This was the first time Burke scored in double digits since June 10, and the sixth time she's done it all season long. Her bench role limits her upside, but she's worth a gamble given her usage and minutes. Burke is averaging 9.3 points and 3.1 boards across 21.9 minutes per game in June.

JUNE 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

New York Liberty vs. Golden State Valkyries | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | June 25, 2025

JUNE 26, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Sabrina Ionescu makes 7 free throws late as Liberty hold off Valkyries 81-78

Sabrina Ionescu converted seven free throws in the final two minutes and made a key steal, Breanna Stewart had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and the New York Liberty held off the Gold...

JUNE 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Full stat line in defeat Burke provided nine points (3-6 FG, 2-2 FT, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block in 22 minutes during Sunday's 89-79 defeat to the Storm.

Impact Burke chipped in across the board, and she's been able to play steady minutes off the bench. Over 10 appearances from the second unit. Burke has averaged 8.9 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.1 steals, 0.6 blocks and 1.7 three-pointers in 20.3 minutes per game. With Jonquel Jones (ankle) out for multiple weeks and Leonie Fiebich's contract temporarily suspended, Burke should continue to take on an expanded role even if she continues to work from the bench.

JUNE 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench role Burke is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Seattle.

Impact Burke got the start in Thursday's loss to the Mercury but posted six points, two rebounds, an assist and a steal across 22 minutes. The forward will return to her regular bench role this season since Rebekah Gardner and Marine Johannes will be part of the first unit in this contest against the Storm.

JUNE 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited impact in starting role Burke ended with six points (2-3 FG, 2-2 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 22 minutes during Thursday's 89-81 loss to the Mercury.

Impact Burke made her third start of the season Thursday, but as has been the trend in recent weeks, she has struggled as a reliable scoring weapon regardless of whether she plays in the first unit or off the bench. Burke, who has played more than 25 minutes just twice in 2025, has limited fantasy upside both due to her role but also due to her scoring limitations.

JUNE 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting five Burke is in the starting lineup for Thursday's matchup against the Mercury.

Impact Burke will start her third game ahead of Nyara Sabally, who will come off the bench for the first time since May 22. On the season, the 28-year-old is averaging 8.5 points and 2.9 rebounds across 21.3 minutes per night in 11 appearances.

JUNE 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sliding back to bench Tuesday Burke won't start in Tuesday's game against the Dream.

Impact The 28-year-old forward will retreat to the second unit with Jonquel Jones (ankle) available. Over her last five outings off the bench, Burke has averaged 8.8 points and 3.2 rebounds across 19.8 minutes per contest.

JUNE 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starding nod Burke is in the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup against the Fever.

Impact Burke has come off the bench in eight of the Liberty's first nine games but will move into the starting five with Leonie Fiebich away competing internationally. The 28-year-old will look to notch her third straight double-digit scoring game Saturday.

JUNE 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Very effective off bench Burke chipped in 15 points (6-8 FG, 3-3 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and two steals across 22 minutes during Tuesday's 85-66 win over the Sky.

Impact Burke missed only two field-goal tries, and she was perfect on her three shots from distance. She apparently enjoys facing the Sky, as she is averaging 16.0 points per game in two appearances against Chicago this season, while going for 8.2 points per game in seven outings against all other teams.

JUNE 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Liberty beat the Sky 85-66 to become the 9th team in WNBA history to start a season 9-0

Sabrina Ionescu had 23 points and seven assists, Breanna Stewart added 18 points, seven rebounds and five assists, and the New York Liberty beat the Chicago Sky 85-66 to become the...

JUNE 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Productive in 20 minutes Burke produced 12 points (4-5 FG, 4-4 3Pt), five rebounds and one steal in 20 minutes during Thursday's 86-78 win over Washington.

Impact Burke has gotten off to a hot start to the 2025 WNBA season, shooting 54.5 percent from the field and 59.3 percent from beyond the arc. She's only getting 21.4 minutes per game, however, posting averages of 9.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.8 steals.

JUNE 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Ionescu leads New York against Connecticut after 31-point game

Liberty's Breanna Stewart avoids significant injury on right leg, AP source says

Fiebich helps Liberty rally from 19-point deficit in 1st half to beat Dream 79-72

Sabrina Ionescu makes 7 free throws late as Liberty hold off Valkyries 81-78

Liberty beat the Sky 85-66 to become the 9th team in WNBA history to start a season 9-0