Why does Aaliyah Edwards play today against Indiana fever? Last injury update for Washington Mystics Forward (May 3)


Washington Mysticles Former Aaliyah Edwards will not play against Indiana fever on Saturday. The team announced on Thursday that the 6th selection of the 2024 WNBA project is a low bruise. Edwards, who had a good campaign in the unmatched league, will be re -evaluated in two weeks.

Without Edwards, the new Mystic coach, Sydney Johnson, could insert Kiki Iriafen very prominent on the start line. Johnson could also ask Stefanie Dolson to facilitate veteran stability and leadership. If Dolson receives the call, form a front line first line with Shakira Austin to start the game.

Washington will wait for Aaliyah Edwards to stop the injury in time for the regular season. Johnson has high expectations of his after a solid Novio campaign, where he promised 7.6 points and 5.6 rebounds per game.

Aaliyah Edwards joins the Novio Georggia Petore on the sidelines

The injury error has severely affected Washington's Mystics even before the start of the season. The Rookie Georgia Petore suffered a practice in practice. The old Kentucky star could lose the season's season to recover from the horrible injury.

Two days after Pierore injured the right knee, the Mysticles announced the lower bruise of Aaliyah Edwards. Some players return from the same injury in a few weeks, while others may be out for months. The Washington 2025 campaign will be very successful if Edwards is out of time.

It was expected that Edwards and Start starting with Sydney Johnson. The new coach will have to improvise and adapt at the beginning of his mystics due to injury.

Mysticles lose a key front collaborator without Aaliyah Edwards

Washington's Mysticles have a first line formed by Shakira Austin, Stefanie Dolson and Ashten Prethel, which are 6 feet-5. Austin will probably begin, while Dolson seems to be his main backup. The Rookie prettel hopes to win a place in the rotation.

Losing Anthony Edwards could be significant against the Indiana feverwho updated his first line. Join Aaliyah Boston on Frontcourt Street are Jillian Alleyne, Natasha Howard, Damiris Dantis, Brianna Turner and Dewanna Bonner 6-feet-4, which could also play on the guard.

The versatility and experience of the first line of fever are advantages that could be expensive for the mystics.