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The Connecticut Sun would have to play without Marina Mabrey for at least two weeks. Mabrey played 29 minutes in the game against the Dallas Wings on Friday. On Tuesday, the team reported that Mabrey had sustained a left knee injury during the second quarter.
The Sun's social media handle shared an update on Mabrey's potential return. The fixed timeline for the Sun's guard is still not decided, as she is expected to get back on the court in two to four weeks.
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Mabrey had requested a trade from the team during the offseason, which the Sun's front office declined.
According to ESPN, the Sun refused to trade Mabrey because, according to team president Jennifer Rizzotti, they wanted to rebuild their team around Mabrey. She had been on the Chicago Sky team since the 2023 season. It was only last season that she was traded to the Sun on July 17, 2024, after 24 games.
Despite her initial unwillingness to continue with the team, Marina Mabrey had come around to the idea of continuing her season with the Sun and taking up the challenge to lead her team. Despite her team’s struggle, Mabrey quickly rose among the top players in the league.
What does Marina Mabrey's injury mean for Connecticut Sun?
The Connecticut Sun reached the second round of the 2024 playoffs last season. However, things came crumbling down for them once they decided to dismantle the entire team. Now Marina Mabrey and Olivia Nelson-Ododa are the only two players on the roster who logged minutes for the team last season.
Mabrey was having one of her better seasons with the Sun and was leading the team in scoring, only behind veteran center Tina Charles. She was averaging a career-high 15.2 points, 5.2 rebounds and a team-high 4.0 assists per game. She shot 36.5% in field goals and 29.4% from the 3-point line.
The Connecticut Sun already have the worst record in the WNBA after 14 games. They have only won two games and have lost six consecutive games. With Mabrey out of action, their offense is set to take a big hit. The next few weeks are going to be even harder for the Connecticut Sun.
