Toronto’s Tempo announced that forward Brittney Sykes will miss an extended stretch after sustaining a plantar‑fascia strain in the third quarter of Tuesday’s 78‑71 loss to the Indiana Fever. The non‑contact injury forced her off the floor, and the team said she will be re‑evaluated in the coming weeks.

She entered the game averaging 20.7 points per contest, ranking third in the league in scoring. Meanwhile, guard Kiki Rice suffered a Grade 3 ankle sprain on June 3 during a defeat at New York, sidelining her ever since. Toronto will reassess her condition in the next few weeks, hoping for a return before season’s end.

The Tempo sit 7‑8, the first Canadian franchise struggling to find consistency early in its inaugural season. Losing their top scorer and a promising rookie deepens concerns about playoff positioning. Coach Sylvia Lambert must adjust rotations, likely leaning on veteran guard Maya Lee to fill the offensive void while Rice recovers.

Both injuries arrive as the Tempo chase their first winning streak; a healthy Sykes could reignite the offense, while Rice’s return would restore depth on the wing. Until then, Toronto’s next matchup against the Seattle Storm will test the squad’s resilience without its two stars.