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Final Injury Report for Sun-Wings: Will Olivia Nelson-Ododa, Brittney Griner Play?
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The Connecticut Sun are on the road Sunday night as they travel to take on the Dallas Wings in their final game before the break for the FIBA Women's World Cup.
Connecticut enters Sunday's game with a 10-29 record after losing on the road to the Indiana Fever Friday night.
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Connecticut Sun forward Nell Angloma (33)Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
In Friday's loss to the Fever, Nell Angloma led the way for the Sun as she recorded 17 points, seven rebounds, four assists and four steals off the bench while Diamond Miller added 19 points and three rebounds of her own.
The Sun will try to bounce back and avoid their third consecutive loss Sunday as they face off against the Wings in a tough road matchup.
Dallas enters Sunday's contest with a 23-16 record after defeating the Portland Fire at home Tuesday night to clinch a spot in the WNBA playoffs.
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Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5)Jerome Miron-Imagn Images via Reuters Connect
Paige Bueckers led the way for the Wings in Tuesday's victory as she ended the game with 22 points, four rebounds and 11 assists while Jessica Shepard recorded 21 points, nine rebounds and six assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Sunday night's matchup, each may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Sun Injury Report: Will Olivia Nelson-Ododa, Brittney Griner Play?
Connecticut Sun center Olivia Nelson-Ododa (10)Chris Jones-Imagn Images
The Sun have four players listed on their injury report, including Olivia Nelson-Ododa and Brittney Griner.
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Connecticut has listed Nelson-Ododa as questionable due to a right knee injury and she is in danger of missing her fourth consecutive contest.
The Sun have ruled out Griner as she will miss her eighth straight game with a left knee injury.
Kennedy Burke and Leila Lacan have also been ruled out as both players are away from the team ahead of representing their respective countries in the FIBA Women's World Cup.
Wings Injury Report: Will Aziaha James Play?
Dallas Wings guard Aziaha James (10)Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
The Wings have three players listed on their injury report, though Aziaha James is not one of them.
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Of course, James has missed the last five games due to a left leg injury but she is off the injury report and will return Sunday.
Dallas has ruled out Azzi Fudd as she will miss the remainder of the season while recovering from right knee surgery.
The Wings have also ruled out Costanza Verona as she is away from the team ahead of representing Italy in the FIBA Women's World Cup while Kitija Laksa is out due to personal reasons.
Fans can catch Sunday night's matchup between the Sun and Wings from Dallas at 8:30 p.m. ET.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Aug 30, 2026, where it first appeared in the WNBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
