Final Injury Report for Fire-Storm: Will Flau'jae Johnson, Carla Leite Play?

Both the Portland Fire and Seattle Storm may be without multiple key players in Friday night’s matchup.

by Nathaniel Holloway

Aug 14, 2026

Seattle Storm guard Flau'jae Johnson

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The Seattle Storm are at home Friday night as they host the Portland Fire in a Western Conference matchup.

Seattle enters Friday’s game with a 7-28 record after defeating the Chicago Sky at home Monday night.

Seattle Storm center Dominique Malonga (14)

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In Monday’s victory over the Sky, Dominique Malonga led the way for the Storm as she recorded 26 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks while Natisha Hiedeman added 18 points and nine assists of her own.

The Storm will try to grab another victory Friday as they face off against a struggling Fire team at home.

Portland enters Friday’s contest with a 13-20 record after losing at home to the Minnesota Lynx Wednesday night.

Portland Fire forward Bridget Carleton (6)

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Bridget Carleton led the way for the Fire in Wednesday’s loss as she ended the game with 16 points and five rebounds while Megan DiLeo recorded 12 points and seven rebounds.

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

Fire Injury Report: Will Carla Leite Play?

Portland Fire guard Carla Leite (0)

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The Fire have four players listed on their injury report for Friday’s matchup, including guard Carla Leite.

Portland has listed Leite as questionable due to left knee injury and she is in danger of missing her second consecutive contest.

The Fire have ruled out Sarah Ashlee Barker and Sania Feagin as they will both miss the remainder of the season with torn left ACLs while Luisa Geiselsoder will miss the rest of the year due to personal reasons.

Storm Injury Report: Will Flau’jae Johnson Play?

Seattle Storm guard Flau'jae Johnson (4)

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The Storm have two players listed on their injury report, including guard Flau'jae Johnson.

Seattle has ruled out Johnson due to a left ankle injury as she will miss her second straight game.

The Storm have also ruled out Taina Mair due to a coach's decision while Katie Lou Samuelson is off the injury report and will return after missing the last two games with a right knee injury.

Fans can catch Friday night’s matchup between the Fire and Storm from Seattle at 10:00 p.m. ET on ION.