The New York Liberty welcome the Golden State Valkyries for an interconference game at Barclays Center on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 8:00 p.
m. ET.
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Both teams are navigating early-season roster challenges with several players unavailable.
Injury Reports and Player Status
New York enters the matchup with a 3-1 record. The Liberty's injury report lists six players.
Sabrina Ionescu (left foot) and Satou Sabally (reconditioning) are questionable. Betnijah Laney-Hamilton is questionable for personal reasons.
Marine Fauthoux is out with a knee injury. Leonie Fiebich and Raquel Carrera remain away due to overseas commitments.
Golden State holds a 2-1 record. The Valkyries have ruled out Cecilia Zandalasini (concussion), Juste Jocyte (reconditioning), and Iliana Rupert (pregnancy).
Veronica Burton is available after recovering from an illness. Tiffany Hayes is expected to return from a finger injury.
In their last game, New York defeated Portland 100-82. Breanna Stewart posted 22 points and seven rebounds.
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Pauline Astier added 20 points and three rebounds.
Golden State lost to Chicago in its previous outing. Gabby Williams led with 18 points and five rebounds.
Veronica Burton contributed 16 points, three rebounds, and four assists.
Last season, New York averaged 84.4 points per game while allowing 80.3. Golden State averaged 77.7 points per game and allowed 76.3.
Sabrina Ionescu averaged 18.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game last year.
Veronica Burton averaged 11.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 1.1 steals per contest.
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The game will be broadcast on Amazon Prime Video and WWOR. Regional streaming is available on Fubo.
