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Liberty Star Breanna Stewart Undergoes Minor Knee Surgery

The two-time WNBA MVP is expected to recover in time for New York Liberty's training camp on April 27 after a successful meniscus procedure.

  • Breanna Stewart, a two-time WNBA MVP and New York Liberty forward, underwent a minor arthroscopic procedure on her right meniscus on Thursday.
  • The surgery was successful, and team sources confirm she is expected to return to the court for training camp starting April 27.
  • Stewart shared an Instagram post from the hospital, expressing optimism about her recovery and thanking her medical team.
  • The procedure follows her participation in the inaugural season of Unrivaled, a 3-on-3 basketball league she co-founded, where she played through a challenging season with reduced efficiency.
  • Stewart is coming off a standout 2024 season, leading the Liberty to their first WNBA championship and averaging 20.4 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game.
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