Final Injury Report for Valkyries-Aces: Will Chennedy Carter, Tiffany Hayes Play?

The Las Vegas Aces are at home Sunday night as they host the Golden State Valkyries in a Western Conference showdown.

Las Vegas enters Sunday's game with an 11-4 record after defeating the Phoenix Mercury at home Wednesday night to clinch a spot in the WNBA Commissioner's Cup championship game.

In Wednesday's victory over the Mercury, A'ja Wilson led the way for the Aces as she recorded 33 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and five steals while Jackie Young added 20 points, nine assists and five steals of her own.

The Aces will try to grab another victory Sunday as they face off against the Valkyries in a tough home matchup.

Golden State enters Sunday's contest with a 10-6 record after losing at home to the Minnesota Lynx Friday night.

Cecilia Zandalasini led the way for the Valkyries in Friday's loss as she ended the game with 23 points and four rebounds while Gabby Williams recorded 15 points and eight rebounds.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Sunday night's matchup, each may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

Valkyries Injury Report: Will Tiffany Hayes Play?

The Valkyries have two players listed on their injury report for Sunday, including guard Tiffany Hayes.

Golden State has listed Hayes as questionable due to a left foot contusion and she is in danger of missing her first game since May 13.

Tiffany Hayes (foot) listed questionable for Sunday.

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The Valkyries have ruled out Iliana Rupert as she will miss the remainder of the season due to her pregnancy.

Aces Injury Report: Will Chennedy Carter, Janiah Barker Play?

The Aces have three players listed on their injury report, including Chennedy Carter and Janiah Barker.

Las Vegas has listed Carter as questionable due to an illness and she is in danger of missing her third consecutive contest.

Chennedy Carter (illness) listed questionable for Sunday.

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The Aces have ruled out Barker as she will miss her second straight game due to a right leg injury.

Dana Evans has also been ruled out as she remains sidelined to begin the season while recovering from a left leg injury.

Fans can catch Sunday night's matchup between the Valkyries and Aces from Las Vegas at 4:00 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount Plus.

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This story was originally published June 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM.