India, July 27 -- Seven-time All-Star forward Breanna Stewart exited the New York Liberty's home game early in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Sparks on Saturday night, suffering from a lower leg injury.

The Liberty announced that Stewart, 30, would not return.

It is too early to know the nature and extent of her injury. The Liberty did not even specify which leg was injured, by Stewart was seen hopping around on her left leg, suggesting that her right leg might be hurt.

Though there is no certainty yet as to how long she may be sidelined, her team is likely to take a cautious approach. The two-time MVP underwent surgery on her right meniscus during the off-season, and previously had sustained major injuries to both her Achil...