Breanna Stewart’s Injury Raises Bigger Questions

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1. Breanna Stewart to Miss Time With Leg Injury ❤️‍🩹

MRI results confirmed that New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart avoided major injury after hurting her right leg while running up the court Saturday night. But, she’ll miss Monday’s game against Dallas and is out indefinitely. (ESPN)

🎥 Watch the play where Stewart was injured

WHY IT MATTERS: As a two-time WNBA MVP, Stewart is a cornerstone of the Liberty’s title hopes. She’s averaging 19.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 4.0 assists this season. Her absence will be a serious test during this crucial second-half of the season for New York, who currently sit at No. 2 in the standings with a 17–7 record.

This injury also raises broader questions about player workload in the WNBA. Stewart had just played in last weekend’s All-Star Game and was injured during the second game of a back-to-back. With the league eyeing more games per season in the next CBA, players are pushing for adequate rest. Extending the season isn’t easy—teams share arenas with NBA franchises, and a longer schedule could interfere with international leagues where many WNBA players still compete.

2. USC Lands 2026 No. 1 Recruit Saniyah Hall ✍️

Saniyah Hall, the top-ranked recruit in the high school class of 2026, has committed to USC. She made her announcement live on ESPN’s NBA Today. (ESPN)

WHY IT MATTERS: The Trojans just added another elite prospect. Even with JuJu Watkins expected to miss this season recovering from an ACL tear, USC is building something special. With Hall’s commitment, the program has now landed the No. 1 player in three of the past four classes. Head coach Lindsay Gottlieb has transformed the program into a consistent destination for top-tier talent.

Hall, a versatile 6’1” guard, chose USC over Ohio State, UConn, and South Carolina. “My journey has led me to USC,” she said in an Instagram video. “It felt like family as soon as I stepped on campus. I’m excited to be here, and this is home. Let’s get to work. Fight on.”

3. Caitlin Clark Rookie Card Sells for $660K 💰

A one-of-a-kind Caitlin Clark WNBA rookie card just sold at auction for a record-breaking $660,000. (Ball Is Life)

WHY IT MATTERS: The 2024 Panini Flawless WNBA Platinum Logowoman Patch Auto 1/1 card featured Clark’s signature and a jersey patch—and is now the most expensive women’s sports card ever sold.

This sale is another reminder of Clark’s cultural and economic impact on the sport. At least 10 of her cards have sold for $100K or more—highlighting just how much value she generates in the collectibles market.

📸 See the record-breaking card