Final Injury Report for Sky-Valkyries: Will Tiffany Hayes, Azura Stevens Play?
The Golden State Valkyries are at home on Wednesday night as they host the Chicago Sky in an interconference matchup.
Golden State enters Wednesday's game with a 2-0 record after defeating the Phoenix Mercury at home on Sunday night.
In Sunday night's victory over the Mercury, Gabby Williams led the way for the Valkyries as she recorded 19 points, five rebounds and three assists while Janelle Salaun added 21 points and three rebounds of her own off the bench.
Now Golden State will try to grab their third consecutive victory to begin the season on Wednesday as they face off against the Sky in a tough home matchup.
On the other side, Chicago enters Wednesday's contest with a 1-0 record after defeating the Portland Fire on the road on Saturday night.
Skylar Diggins led the way for the Sky in Saturday's victory as she ended the game with 21 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists while Kamilla Cardoso recorded 22 points and 14 rebounds.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Wednesday night's matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Sky Injury Report: Will Azura Stevens, DiJonai Carrington Play?
For the Sky, they have five players listed on their injury report, including both Azura Stevens and DiJonai Carrington.
Chicago has ruled out Stevens due to a knee injury as she will miss her second consecutive contest to begin the season.
For the Sky tomorrow against Golden State:
— Chris Kwiecinski (@OchoK_) May 13, 2026
Courtney Vandersloot (Knee), Azurá Stevens (Knee), Maddy Westbeld, (Reconditioning) and DiJonai Carrington (Foot) are all out.
Natasha Cloud, who is expected to make her Sky debut, is questionable with an illness.
The Sky have also ruled out Carrington as she continues to recover from left foot surgery and there is still no timetable for her return.
Courtney Vandersloot has also been ruled out as she continues to recover from right knee surgery while Maddy Westbeld is out due to reconditioning.
Natasha Cloud has been listed as questionable due to an illness and she is expected to make her team debut on Wednesday.
Valkyries Injury Report: Will Tiffany Hayes, Cecilia Zandalasini Play?
On the other side, the Valkyries have four players listed on their injury report, including both Tiffany Hayes and Cecilia Zandalasini.
Golden State has ruled out Hayes due to a dislocated left pinky finger that she suffered in the season opener as she will miss her second straight game.
Valkyries injury report for the Chicago Sky tomorrow:
— Kenzo Fukuda (@kenzofuku) May 13, 2026
Iliana Rupert - OUT - Pregnancy
Justé Jocyté - NWT - International commitment
Tiffany Hayes - OUT - Left pinky
Cecilia Zandalasini - OUT - Concussion
Same as Sunday. I wonder if Nakase will go beyond the 8-woman rotation.
The Valkyries have also ruled out Zandalasini due to a concussion as she will also miss her second consecutive contest.
Iliana Rupert has been ruled out due to her pregnancy while Juste Jocyte is out as she is away from the team due to an international commitment.
Fans can catch Wednesday night's matchup between the Sky and Valkyries from Golden State at 10:00 p.m. ET.
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This story was originally published May 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM.