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Final Injury Report for Valkyries-Fire: Will Gabby Williams, Carla Leite Play?
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The Golden State Valkyries are on the road Sunday evening as they travel to take on the Portland Fire in their final game before the break for the FIBA Women's World Cup.
Golden State enters Sunday's game with a 28-11 record after defeating the New York Liberty on the road Thursday night.
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Golden State Valkyries forward Cecilia Zandalasini (24)Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
In Thursday's victory over the Liberty, Cecilia Zandalasini led the way for the Valkyries as she recorded 20 points and five rebounds while Gabby Williams added 16 points, four rebounds and three assists of her own.
The Valkyries will try to grab another victory and extend their winning streak to four games Sunday as they face off against the Fire in a tough road matchup.
Portland enters Sunday's contest with a 16-23 record after defeating the Atlanta Dream on the road Friday night.
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Portland Fire guard Carla Leite (0)Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Carla Leite led the way for the Fire in Friday's victory as she ended the game with 26 points, three rebounds and six assists while Emily Engstler recorded 25 points and six rebounds and four steals.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Sunday afternoon's matchup, each may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Valkyries Injury Report: Will Gabby Williams, Janelle Salaun Play?
Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams (1)Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
The Valkyries have four players listed on their injury report , including Williams and Janelle Salaun.
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Golden State has ruled out Williams as she is away from the team as she prepares to represent France in the FIBA Women's World Cup.
Golden State Valkyries forward Janelle Salaun (13)Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images
The Valkyries have also ruled out Salaun and Zandalasini as they are also away from the team ahead of representing their respective countries in the FIBA Women's World Cup.
Iliana Rupert has also been ruled out as she will miss the remainder of the season due to her pregnancy.
Fire Injury Report: Will Carla Leite, Karlie Samuelson Play?
Portland Fire guard Carla Leite (0)Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images
The Fire have six players listed on their injury report for Sunday, including Leite and Karlie Samuelson.
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Portland has ruled out Leite after the Fire temporarily suspended her contract Saturday as she is away from the team ahead of representing France in the FIBA Women's World Cup.
The Fire have also ruled out Freida Buhner after they temporarily suspended her contract as she is away from the team ahead of representing Germany in the FIBA Women's World Cup.
Samuelson has been listed as questionable due to a left knee contusion that she suffered in Friday's victory and she is in danger of missing her first game since July 18.
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Portland Fire guard Karlie Samuelson (44)Soobum Im-Imagn Images
Sarah Ashlee Barker , Sania Feagin and Luisa Geiselsoder have all been ruled out as they will miss the remainder of the season.
Fans can catch Sunday evening's matchup between the Valkyries and Fire from Portland at 7:00 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.
