Final Injury Report for Lynx-Sky: Will Napheesa Collier, Azura Stevens Play?
The Minnesota Lynx are on the road on Saturday afternoon as they travel to take on the Chicago Sky in an interconference matchup.
Minnesota enters Saturday's game with a 3-2 record after defeating the Toronto Tempo at home in dominant fashion on Thursday night.
In Thursday's victory over the Tempo, Courtney Williams led the way for the Lynx as she recorded 15 points, eight rebounds and three assists while Maya Caldwell added 16 points, three rebounds and three assists of her own off the bench.
Now Minnesota will try to grab another victory on Saturday as they face off against the Sky in a tough road matchup.
On the other side, Chicago enters Saturday's contest with a 3-2 record after losing at home to the Dallas Wings on Wednesday night.
Kamilla Cardoso led the way for the Sky in Wednesday's loss as she ended the game with 24 points, 11 rebounds and five assists while Natasha Cloud recorded 21 points, eight rebounds and five assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Saturday afternoon's matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Lynx Injury Report: Will Napheesa Collier Play?
For the Lynx, they have four players listed on their injury report, including star forward Napheesa Collier.
Minnesota has ruled out Collier due to a left ankle injury as she remains sidelined to begin the season.
Game Status Report: MIN vs CHI (5.23.26)
— Lynx PR (@Lynx_PR) May 22, 2026
Emma Čechová - NWT (Right knee)
Napheesa Collier- OUT (Left ankle)
Dorka Juhász - OUT (Right foot)
Anastasiia Olairi Kosu - OUT (Concussion protocol)
The Lynx have also ruled out Dorka Juhasz due to a right mid-foot sprain that has kept her out to begin the season and she is expected to miss at least two more weeks.
Anastasiia Olairi Kosu has also been ruled out due to a concussion as she will miss her first game of the season while Emma Cechova will miss the remainder of the season due to a torn ACL.
Sky Injury Report: Will Azura Stevens, DiJonai Carrington Play?
On the other side, the Sky have four players listed on their injury report, including both Azura Stevens and DiJonai Carrington.
Chicago has listed Stevens as questionable due to a left knee injury and there is a chance she could make her season debut on Saturday.
Sky injury report for tomorrow:
— Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland) May 22, 2026
Courtney Vandersloot – OUT (Knee)
Azurá Stevens – QUESTIONABLE (Knee)
DiJonai Carrington – OUT (Foot)
Rickea Jackson – OUT (Knee)
The Sky have ruled out Carrington as she continues to recover from left foot surgery she underwent in April.
Courtney Vandersloot has also been ruled out as she continues to recover from ACL surgery while Rickea Jackson will miss the remainder of the season due to a torn ACL.
Fans can catch Saturday afternoon's matchup between the Lynx and Sky from Chicago at 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount Plus.
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This story was originally published May 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM.