One of the biggest names in the WNBA has been on the shelf as Sabrina Ionescu has been dealing with back soreness. Ionescu has not played since May 24, and she has played in only one regular season game thus far in 2026. Prior to the back issues, Ionescu had been sidelined with an ankle/foot injury. Below, we will deliver an injury update on Ionescu, and look at when she will likely return to the Liberty lineup. Sabrina Ionescu injury update: When will Liberty star return? Ionescu was close to returning last weekend as she participated in Liberty practice last Friday. On Saturday, however, it seems as though Ionescu had a setback as the Liberty ruled her inactive the morning of Saturday’s game against the Indiana Fever. Liberty head coach Chris DeMarco gave New York Post WNBA reporter Madeline Kenney an update on Ionescu Monday. “Sab’s progressing well,” DeMarco said.…