By admin 
The New York Liberty are on the road Tuesday night as they travel to take on the Chicago Sky in an Eastern Conference matchup.
Read more Updated Steelers 53-Man Roster Projection: Post-Training Camp
New York enters Tuesday’s game with a 22-14 record after defeating the Connecticut Sun on the road Sunday afternoon.
In Sunday’s victory over the Sun, Jonquel Jones led the way for the Liberty as she recorded 23 points and 11 rebounds while Marine Johannes added 17 points and five assists of her own.
The Liberty will try to grab their third consecutive victory Tuesday as they face off against a struggling Sky team on the road.
Chicago enters Tuesday’s contest with a 13-22 record after defeating the Seattle Storm on the road Sunday evening.
Kamilla Cardoso led the way for the Sky in Sunday’s victory as she ended the game with 22 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks while Nathasha Cloud recorded 20 points, eight rebounds, three assists and three steals.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Tuesday night’s matchup, each may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Liberty Injury Report: Will Sabrina Ionescu Play?
The Liberty have three players listed on their injury report for Tuesday, including guard Sabrina Ionescu.
New York has listed Ionescu as questionable due to a left foot injury and she is in danger of missing her second consecutive contest.
For Tuesday’s game in Chicago, the Liberty will again be without Satou Sabally (head, away from team) and Leonie Fiebich (left foot). Sabrina Ionescu, who missed last game with an ankle injury, is again listed as QUESTIONABLE, though there was optimism she’d be good to go.
Read more Final Injury Report for Fever-Tempo: Will Caitlin Clark, Kiki Rice Play?
— Myles (@MylesEhrlich) August 17, 2026
The Liberty have ruled out Satou Sabally as she is away from the team and recovering from a head injury that has sidelined her since June 25.
Leonie Fiebich has also been ruled out as she remains sidelined while recovering from a left foot injury that has kept her out since July 7.
Sky Injury Report: Will Sydney Taylor, Skylar Diggins Play?
The Sky have three players listed on their injury report, including Sydney Taylor and Skylar Diggins.
Chicago has listed Taylor as questionable due to a left groin injury and she is in danger of missing her sixth straight game.
For Chicago’s regular season game against the New York Liberty on Aug. 18:
Sydney Taylor is inching towards a return to the court.
Sydney Taylor – QUESTIONABLE (Left Groin)
Skylar Diggins – OUT (Right Knee)#Skytown
— Chicago State of Mind Sports (@ChiStateOfMind_) August 17, 2026
The Sky have ruled out Diggins due to a right knee injury that has sidelined her since July 7 while Rickea Jackson will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL.
Fans can catch Tuesday night’s matchup between the Liberty and Sky from Chicago at 9:00 p.m. ET.
Related: Caitlin Clark News Announced After Game Against Angel Reese, Atlanta Dream
Read more What the Miami Heat offense will look like
Copyright 2026 Athlon Sports. All rights reserved.
This story was originally published August 18, 2026 at 5:00 AM.