The Phoenix Mercury announced two major injuries to rookie players on Thursday. Guard Lexi Held, who has become a key rotation player — averaging 8.7 points in 20.7 minutes per night — suffered a partially collapsed lung last Thursday. Held’s timeline to return to play has not yet been revealed.
After suffering a partially collapsed lung against New York last Thursday, Mercury guard Lexi Held remained there under observation. Once cleared, Held was not permitted to fly, and along with Physical Therapist Ashley Lea embarked on a three-plus day train trip across the… pic.twitter.com/4UNQnYLzo7
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