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Final Injury Report for Sun-Dream: Will Brittney Griner, Aaliyah Edwards Play?

The Connecticut Sun are on the road Tuesday night as they travel to take on the Atlanta Dream in an Eastern Conference matchup as part of the WNBA Commissioner's Cup.

Connecticut enters Tuesday's game with a 2-8 record after defeating the Los Angeles Sparks at home Saturday night.

 Connecticut Sun forward Aneesah Morrow (24) Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images
Connecticut Sun forward Aneesah Morrow (24) Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images

In Saturday's victory over the Sparks, Aneesah Morrow led the way for the Sun as she recorded 17 points and 14 rebounds while Kennedy Burke added 14 points and six rebounds of her own off the bench.

The Sun will try to grab another victory Tuesday as they travel to take on the Dream in a tough road matchup.

Atlanta enters Tuesday's contest with a 5-2 record after defeating the Portland Fire on the road in dominant fashion Friday night.

 Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images
Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images

Angel Reese led the way for the Dream in Friday's victory as she ended the game with 18 points, 12 rebounds and five assists while Naz Hillmon recorded 14 points, seven rebounds and four assists.

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

Sun Injury Report: Will Brittney Griner, Aaliyah Edwards Play?

 Connecticut Sun forward Aaliyah Edwards (8) David Butler II-Imagn Images
Connecticut Sun forward Aaliyah Edwards (8) David Butler II-Imagn Images David Butler II-Imagn Images

The Sun have only one player listed on their injury report for Tuesday as they have ruled out forward Aaliyah Edwards.

Connecticut has ruled out Edwards due to a concussion as she will miss her second consecutive contest.

 Connecticut Sun center Brittney Griner (42) Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images
Connecticut Sun center Brittney Griner (42) Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images

The good news for the Sun is that Brittney Griner is off their injury report and will be available for Tuesday's matchup after leaving Saturday's victory over the Sparks due to a right eye injury.

Dream Injury Report: Will Brionna Jones Play?

The Dream have only one player listed on their injury report as well as they have ruled out center Brionna Jones.

 Atlanta Dream forward Brionna Jones (24) Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Atlanta Dream forward Brionna Jones (24) Brett Davis-Imagn Images Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Atlanta has ruled out Jones as she remains sidelined to begin the season while recovering from right knee surgery and there is still no timetable for her return.

Fans can catch Tuesday night's WNBA Commissioner's Cup matchup between the Sun and Dream from Atlanta at 7:30 p.m. ET.

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This story was originally published June 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM.

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