WNBA Injury Reserve: Everything You Need to Know
What is the WNBA Injury Reserve?
The WNBA Injury Reserve is a list of players who are unable to participate in games due to injury.
Players can be placed on the Injury Reserve for any length of time, but they must be re-evaluated by a doctor every 30 days.
If a player is placed on the Injury Reserve, they are not eligible to play in any games until they are cleared by a doctor.
Who is eligible for the WNBA Injury Reserve?
Any player who is injured and unable to participate in games is eligible for the WNBA Injury Reserve.
This includes players who are:
- Injured in a game
- Injured in practice
- Injured while traveling
- Injured while training
Players who are placed on the Injury Reserve must be re-evaluated by a doctor every 30 days.
How long can a player stay on the WNBA Injury Reserve?
Players can stay on the WNBA Injury Reserve for any length of time.
However, they must be re-evaluated by a doctor every 30 days.
If a player is still injured after 30 days, they can be placed on the Injury Reserve for an additional 30 days.
What are the benefits of being on the WNBA Injury Reserve?
There are several benefits to being on the WNBA Injury Reserve, including:
- Players receive medical treatment and rehabilitation
- Players can continue to receive their salary
- Players can stay in shape and continue to practice with the team
Being on the Injury Reserve can help players recover from their injuries and return to the court as soon as possible.
What are the drawbacks of being on the WNBA Injury Reserve?
There are also some drawbacks to being on the WNBA Injury Reserve, including:
- Players cannot play in any games
- Players may lose their starting spot
- Players may fall behind their teammates in terms of fitness
It is important to weigh the benefits and drawbacks of being on the Injury Reserve before making a decision.
