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Final Injury Report for Aces-Dream: Will Rhyne Howard, Brionna Jones Play?

The Atlanta Dream are at home on Sunday afternoon as they host the Las Vegas Aces in an interconference showdown.

Atlanta enters Sunday's game with a 2-0 record after defeating the Dallas Wings on the road on Tuesday night.

 Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (15). © Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (15). © Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images © Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

In Tuesday's victory over the Wings, Allisha Gray led the way for the Dream as she recorded 26 points and four rebounds while Jordin Canada added 19 points, seven rebounds, five assists and three steals of her own.

Now Atlanta will try to extend their winning streak to three games on Sunday as they face off against the Aces in a tough home matchup.

On the other side, Las Vegas enters Sunday's contest with a 3-1 record after defeating the Connecticut Sun on the road on Friday 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

A'ja Wilson led the way for the Aces in Friday's victory as she ended the game with 45 points, three rebounds and three assists while Chennedy Carter scored 18 points off the bench.

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

Aces Injury Report: Will Dana Evans Play?

For the Aces, they have two players listed on their injury report for Sunday, including guard Dana Evans.

 Las Vegas Aces guard Dana Evans (11) Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Las Vegas Aces guard Dana Evans (11) Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Las Vegas has ruled out Evans due to a left leg injury as she will miss her fifth straight game to begin the season and there is still no timetable for her return.

The Aces have also ruled out Janiah Barker due to a head injury that she suffered in the preseason as she will miss her fifth consecutive contest.

Dream Injury Report: Will Rhyne Howard, Brionna Jones Play?

On the other side, the Dream have two players listed on their injury report as well for Sunday's matchup.

 Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images
Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images

Atlanta has ruled out Rhyne Howard due to a concussion as she will miss her first game of the season.

The Dream have also ruled out Brionna Jones as she continues to recover from right knee surgery.

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

Fans can catch Sunday afternoon's matchup between the Aces and Dream from Atlanta at 1:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

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This story was originally published May 17, 2026 at 6:30 AM.

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