WNBA Star Breanna Stewart Nears Return From Knee Injury

Breanna Stewart, the two-time WNBA MVP and seven-time All-Star for the New York Liberty, is recovering from a bone bruise in her right knee sustained during a July 26 game against the Los Angeles Sparks. She is currently rehabbing and has expressed optimism about returning to the court by the end of August, with a personal goal to be back before her 31st birthday on August 27. Stewart has been actively working out and is eager to rejoin her team, although she finds the inability to play frustrating. Liberty coach Sandy Brondello also anticipates Stewart's return by the end of the month. Stewart is averaging 18.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.9 assists this season and is disappointed to miss multiple games against Minnesota, including a WNBA Finals rematch. She described the injury as an irritation felt when stepping on the court but remains hopeful about her recovery timeline.