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Final Injury Report for Lynx-Valkyries: Will Napheesa Collier, Dorka Juhasz Play?

The Minnesota Lynx are on the road Friday night as they travel to take on the Golden State Valkyries in a Western Conference showdown.

Minnesota enters Friday's game with a 12-3 record after defeating the Los Angeles Sparks on the road Wednesday night.

 Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles (5) Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images via Reuters Connect
Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles (5) Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images via Reuters Connect Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images via Reuters Connect

In Wednesday's victory over the Sparks, Olivia Miles led the way for the Lynx as she recorded 31 points, four rebounds and four assists while Natasha Howard added 15 points and nine rebounds of her own.

The Lynx will try to grab another victory and extend their winning streak to three games Friday as they face off against the Valkyries in a tough road matchup.

Golden State enters Friday's contest with a 10-5 record after defeating the Dallas Wings at home Wednesday night.

 Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams (1) Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams (1) Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Gabby Williams led the way for the Valkyries in Wednesday's victory as she ended the game with 25 points, three rebounds and four assists while Veronica Burton recorded 11 points, eight rebounds and five assists.

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

Lynx Injury Report: Will Napheesa Collier, Dorka Juhasz Play?

The Lynx have three players listed on their injury report, including Napheesa Collier and Dorka Juhasz.

 Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Minnesota has ruled out Collier as she remains sidelined to begin the season while recovering from left ankle surgery that she underwent in March.

The Lynx have also ruled out Juhasz as she continues to recover from a right mid-foot sprain that has sidelined her to begin the season.

Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Emma Cechova has also been ruled out as she will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL.

Valkyries Injury Report

The Valkyries have only one player listed on their injury report for Friday's matchup as they have ruled out Iliana Rupert.

 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

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

Fans can catch Friday night's matchup between the Lynx and Valkyries from Chase Center at 10:00 p.m. ET on ION.

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This story was originally published June 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM.

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