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Final Injury Report for Storm-Fire: Will Bridget Carleton, Katie Lou Samuelson Play?
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The Portland Fire are at home Saturday night as they host the Seattle Storm in a Western Conference matchup.
Portland enters Saturday's game with a 12-19 record after defeating the Toronto Tempo at home Thursday night.
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Portland Fire guard Carla Leite (0)Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
In Thursday's victory over the Tempo, Carla Leite led the way for the Fire as she recorded 27 points, four rebounds and 11 assists while Megan DiLeo added 17 points and three rebounds of her own.
The Fire will try to grab another victory Saturday as they face off against a struggling Storm team at home.
Seattle enters Saturday's contest with a 6-27 record after losing on the road to the New York Liberty Wednesday night.
Seattle Storm center Dominique Malonga (14)Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Dominique Malonga led the way for the Storm in Wednesday's loss as she ended the game with 31 points, 10 rebounds and three assists while Awa Fam recorded 13 points, five rebounds and three assists off the bench.
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While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Saturday night's matchup, each may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Storm Injury Report: Will Katie Lou Samuelson Play?
Seattle Storm forward Katie Lou Samuelson (33)Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images
The Storm have two players listed on their injury report , including forward Katie Lou Samuelson.
Seattle has listed Samuelson as questionable due to a right knee injury that she suffered in Wednesday's loss as she is in danger of missing her first game since May 22.
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The Storm have ruled out Taina Mair due to a coach's decision as they continue to preserve her eligibility under her developmental contract.
Fire Injury Report: Will Bridget Carleton Play?
Portland Fire forward Bridget Carleton (6)Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images
The Fire have four players listed on their injury report for Saturday, including forward Bridget Carleton.
Portland has listed Carleton as probable and she is expected to play despite dealing with a lingering right foot injury.
The Fire have also listed Teja Oblak as probable due to a left knee injury and she is expected to return from a one-game absence.
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Sarah Ashlee Barker and Sania Feagin have been ruled out as they will both miss the remainder of the season with torn left ACLs.
Fans can catch Saturday night's matchup between the Storm and Fire from Portland at 8:30 p.m. ET on NBA TV.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Aug 8, 2026, where it first appeared in the WNBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
