Final Injury Report for Fire-Dream: Will Angel Reese, Sarah Ashlee Barker Play?

Both the Atlanta Dream and Portland Fire may be without multiple key players in Saturday afternoon's matchup.

by Nathaniel Holloway

Jul 11, 2026

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) looks on against the Indiana Fever.

Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

The Atlanta Dream are at home Saturday afternoon as they host the Portland Fire in an interconference matchup.

Atlanta enters Saturday’s game with a 13-9 record after defeating the Seattle Storm at home Thursday night to snap a five-game losing streak.

Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (15).

In Thursday’s victory over the Storm, Allisha Gray led the way for the Dream as she recorded 22 points, three rebounds and five assists while Rhyne Howard added 19 points, four rebounds and four steals of her own.

The Dream will try to grab another victory Saturday as they face off against the Fire in a tough home matchup.

Portland enters Saturday’s contest with a 9-13 record after losing at home to the Las Vegas Aces Thursday night.

Portland Fire guard Carla Leite (0)

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Carla Leite led the way for the Fire in Thursday’s loss as she ended the game with 13 points, three rebounds and five assists while Emily Engstler recorded 10 points and seven rebounds.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Saturday afternoon’s matchup, each may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

Fire Injury Report: Will Sarah Ashlee Barker Play?

The Fire have three players listed on their injury report for Saturday, including guard Sarah Ashlee Barker.

Portland Fire guard Sarah Ashlee Barker (3)

Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

Portland has ruled out Barker due to her being away from the team as she will miss her first game of the season.

The Fire have also ruled out Sania Feagin as she will miss the remainder of the season with a torn left ACL while Karlie Samuelson has been listed as questionable due to a left middle finger injury.

Dream Injury Report: Will Angel Reese Play?

The Dream have two players listed on their injury report for Saturday, including forward Angel Reese.

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5).

Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

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

The Dream have listed Brionna Jones as doubtful as she continues to recover from right knee surgery and while she is expected to miss Saturday’s contest, it appears she is nearing her season debut.