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Final Injury Report for Aces-Sparks: Will Kelsey Plum, Chennedy Carter Play?

The Los Angeles Sparks are at home on Tuesday night as they host the Las Vegas Aces in a Western Conference matchup as part of the WNBA Commissioner's Cup.

Los Angeles enters Tuesday's game with a 4-4 record after losing on the road to the Connecticut Sun Saturday night.

 Los Angeles Sparks guard Ariel Atkins (7) Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Los Angeles Sparks guard Ariel Atkins (7) Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

In Saturday's loss to the Sun, Ariel Atkins led the way for the Sparks as she recorded 16 points, four rebounds, four steals and three blocks while Rae Burrell added16 points and five rebounds of her own.

The Sparks will try to bounce back Tuesday as they face off against the Aces in a tough home matchup.

Las Vegas enters Tuesday's contest with a 5-3 record after defeating the Golden State Valkyries on the road Sunday afternoon.

 Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

A'ja Wilson led the way for the Aces in Sunday's victory as she ended the game with 28 points, 15 rebounds, four assists and four blocks while Jackie Young recorded 23 points, seven rebounds and nine assists.

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

Aces Injury Report: Will Chennedy Carter, Jewell Loyd Play?

The Aces have three players listed on their injury report, including Chennedy Carter and Jewell Loyd.

 Las Vegas Aces guard Chennedy Carter (23) David Gonzales-Imagn Images
Las Vegas Aces guard Chennedy Carter (23) David Gonzales-Imagn Images David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Las Vegas has listed Carter as questionable due to a left leg injury and she is in danger of missing her first game of the season.

The Aces have also listed Loyd as questionable with a left leg injury and she is in danger of missing her second consecutive contest.

 Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd (24) Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd (24) Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Dana Evans has been ruled out as she remains sidelined to begin the season while recovering from a left leg injury.

Sparks Injury Report: Will Kelsey Plum Play?

The Sparks have only one player listed on their injury report as they have ruled out guard Kelsey Plum.

 Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Los Angeles has ruled out Plum due to a right ankle sprain as she will miss her third straight game and she is set to be re-evaluated Tuesday.

Fans can catch Tuesday night's WNBA Commissioner's Cup matchup between the Aces and Sparks from Los Angeles at 10:00 p.m. ET.

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This story was originally published June 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM.

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