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Sabrina Ionescu out for Liberty game against the Fever as back soreness flares up after practice

Sabrina Ionescu will miss the New York Liberty’s game against the Indiana Fever on Saturday night because of back soreness

6 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Leads Liberty to another win Astier finished with 16 points (6-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, six assists and one block across 31 minutes in Friday's 75-68 win over Phoenix.

Impact Astier hit the double-digit scoring mark for the first time since the 100-82 win over Portland on May 14. The rookie has played relatively well throughout her inaugural campaign, averaging 12.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.3 blocks over 26.2 minutes in nine regular-season appearances. With that in mind, Astier's production could take a substantial hit once Sabrina Ionescu (back) returns to full speed.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Pauline Astier sparks Liberty surge as New York holds off Mercury 75-68

Pauline Astier scored 16 points and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton added 13 to help the New York Liberty hold on to beat the Phoenix Mercury 75-68 on Friday night

MAY 30 • Associated Press

Scores four points in start Astier amassed four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds and three assists in 32 minutes during Monday's 81-74 loss to the Fire.

Impact With Sabrina Ionescu (foot) sitting out the second leg of a back-to-back set, Astier stepped back into the starting five. The 24-year-old guard scored in single digits for a third straight game following a three-game stretch in which she averaged 20.7 points per contest. While Astier figures to continue seeing minutes off the bench, Ionescu is likely to return Wednesday against Phoenix, while Betnijah Laney-Hamilton (personal) and Leonie Fiebich (rest) can be considered day-to-day moving forward.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Astier is starting Monday's game against the Fire.

Impact Astier will slot back into the starting lineup with Sabrina Ionescu (rest) sitting for the second half of the Liberty's back-to-back. Astier is averaging 14.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.2 steals in five appearances as a starter this season.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to bench Sunday Astier is not in the Liberty's starting lineup against the Wings on Sunday.

Impact Astier started in each of the first five games of the regular season and is averaging 14.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.2 threes and 1.2 steals over 26.4 minutes per game. She'll come off the bench due to the return of Sabrina Ionescu, but with the latter operating under a minutes restriction, Astier should still see a fair amount of playing time while operating in a reserve role.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jovana Nogic, Pauline Astier and the WNBA rookies no one saw coming No undrafted or international players have ever won the WNBA Rookie of the Year award. That could all change this year. This season, we've s...

MAY 19 • FANSIDED.COM

Why Liberty star rookie Pauline Astier wasn't drafted but is outplaying No. 1 pick Azzi Fudd | Sporting News Astier has taken a different route to the WNBA.

MAY 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Stewart scores 22, reserves contribute big to lead Liberty past Fire 100-82

Breanna Stewart scored 22 points and Alex Fowler gave an unexpected boost off the bench as the New York Liberty avenged a loss to the Portland Fire two days earlier with a 100-82 w...

MAY 15 • Associated Press

Adds 20 points in victory Astier tallied 20 points (7-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three points, two assists and one steal in 22 minutes during Thursday's 100-82 win over Portland.

Impact Astier turned in yet another impressive scoring performance and has now put up 20 or more points in back-to-back games. She's looked incredibly comfortable through the first four appearances of her WNBA career, racking up 67 total points over this stretch. It remains to be seen how Astier will fit into the rotation once Sabrina Ionescu (foot) is cleared to return, but for now, fantasy managers have been enjoying strong production across the board from the rookie guard.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up season-best 24 points Astier closed with 24 points (10-14 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals across 30 minutes during Tuesday's 98-96 loss to the Fire.

Impact The rookie is getting an opportunity to start, as Sabrina Ionescu (foot) remains sidelined due to a left foot injury. Astier notched a season-high 24 points, and she is averaging 21.0 points and 5.0 rebounds with 5.0 assists in three games so far this season. She has recorded at least one steal in each contest, too, averaging 1.7 steals per game.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Drops 18 points in road victory Astier supplied 18 points (6-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 35 minutes during Sunday's 98-93 win over the Mystics.

Impact Astier has won each of the first two games, and she should continue to hold down the fort until either Sabrina Ionescu (foot), Satou Sabally (illness) or Leonie Fiebich (overseas commitment) can return to the team. Astier was efficient from the field, and she showed quick hands with two steals. The 24-year-old rookie is off to a nice start in the WNBA.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Draws Opening Night start Astier will start Friday's Opening Night matchup against the Sun, Geoff Magliocchetti of Winsidr reports.

Impact Astier joined the Liberty on a one-year, rookie minimum contract in mid-April and missed the start of training camp and the preseason due to an overseas commitment. However, she appeared in Sunday's preseason finale and logged 12 points, four assists, a rebound, a steal and a block in 22 minutes. The Liberty are shorthanded to begin the season, so Astier will enter the starting five in her regular-season WNBA debut.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 12 off bench Astier produced 12 points (4-5 FG, 4-4 FT), four assists, one rebound, one steal and one block in 22 minutes of Sunday's 79-67 preseason win over the Sun.

Impact Astier made a strong impression in her debut after missing the first exhibition for an overseas commitment. She's on a one-year rookie contract and is hoping to secure a roster spot ahead of Opening Night.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Astier (overseas commitment) isn't listed on the Liberty's injury report for Sunday's preseason game against the Sun, Madeline Kenney of the New York Post reports.

Impact Astier missed the Liberty's preseason-opening loss to the Fever last Saturday due to an overseas commitment, though she's set to return to action in the team's preseason finale. She's battling for a roster spot ahead of the regular-season opener against the Sun on Friday.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Caitlin Clark helps Fever beat Liberty in the preseason in her 1st game with the team in 9 months

Caitlin Clark was excited to get back on the court and play in a WNBA game even if it was just the preseason

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Remains away from team Astier is out for Saturday's preseason opener against the Fever due to an overseas commitment, per Madeline Kenney of the New York Post.

Impact Astier hasn't been with the Liberty for training camp, so it's no surprise that she won't be available for the start of the preseason. Her next chance to get exhibition reps comes during the May 3 matchup with the Sun.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

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Sabrina Ionescu out for Liberty game against the Fever as back soreness flares up after practice

Pauline Astier sparks Liberty surge as New York holds off Mercury 75-68

Stewart scores 22, reserves contribute big to lead Liberty past Fire 100-82

Caitlin Clark helps Fever beat Liberty in the preseason in her 1st game with the team in 9 months