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Final Injury Report for Aces-Valkyries: Will Jewell Loyd, Dana Evans Play?

The Las Vegas aces are on the road Sunday afternoon as they travel to take on the Golden State Valkyries in a Western Conference showdown.

Las Vegas enters Sunday's game with a 4-3 record after losing on the road to the Dallas Wings Thursday night.

 Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

In Thursday's loss to the Wings, A'ja Wilson led the way for the Aces as she recorded 21 points, seven rebounds and three assists while Jackie Young added 15 points, three rebounds and seven assists of her own.

The Aces will try to bounce back on Sunday as they face off against the Valkyries in a tough road matchup.

Golden State enters Sunday's contest with a 5-2 record after defeating the Indiana Fever at home Thursday night.

 Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton (22) Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton (22) Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Veronica Burton led the way for the Valkyries in Thursday's victory as she ended the game with 25 points, six rebounds, three assists and five blocks while Gabby Williams recorded19 points, six rebounds, six assists and three steals.

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

Aces Injury Report: Will Jewell Loyd, Dana Evans Play?

The Aces have two players listed on their injury report for Sunday's matchup, including Jewell Loyd and Dana Evans.

 Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Las Vegas has listed Loyd as questionable due to a left leg injury and she is in danger of missing her first game of the season.

The Aces have ruled out Evans as she remains sidelined to begin the season with a left leg injury and there is still no timetable for her return.

Valkyries Injury Report

The Valkyries have only one player listed on their injury report as they have ruled out center Iliana Rupert.

Golden State has ruled out Rupert as she will miss the remainder of the season due to her pregnancy.

 Golden State Valkyries center Iliana Rupert (12) David Gonzales-Imagn Images
Golden State Valkyries center Iliana Rupert (12) David Gonzales-Imagn Images David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Outside of Rupert, the rest of the Valkyries' roster is healthy for Sunday's game as they try to extend their winning streak to three games.

Fans can catch Sunday afternoon's matchup between the Aces and Valkyries from the Chase Center at 3:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

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This story was originally published May 31, 2026 at 8:30 AM.

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