Final Injury Report for Aces-Sparks: Will Nneka Ogwumike, Dana Evans Play?

The Los Angeles Sparks are on the road on Saturday night as they travel to take on the Las Vegas Aces in a Western Conference matchup.

Los Angeles enters Saturday's game with a 2-3 record after defeating the Phoenix Mercury on the road on Thursday night.

In Thursday's victory over the Mercury, Dearica Hamby led the way for the Sparks as she recorded 27 points, 15 rebounds and three assists while Kelsey Plum added 16 points and seven assists of her own.

Now Los Angeles will try to grab another victory on Saturday as they face off against the Aces in a tough road matchup.

On the other side, Las Vegas enters Saturday's contest with a 4-1 record after defeating the Atlanta Dream on the road on Sunday afternoon.

Chelsea Gray led the way for the Aces in Sunday's victory as she ended the game with 21 points, five rebounds and six assists while A'ja Wilson recorded 20 points and six rebounds.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Saturday night's matchup, both squads may be without some of their key players due to injuries.

Sparks Injury Report: Will Nneka Ogwumike Play?

For the Sparks, they have two players listed on their injury report, including forward Nneka Ogwumike.

Los Angeles has listed Ogwumike as probable due to a left hand injury but she is expected to play against the Aces on Saturday.

Nneka Ogwumike (left hand) is listed as PROBABLE for the Los Angeles Sparks tomorrow. Sania Feagin (left ankle) is still OUT. That is it for the injury report ahead of their game against Las Vegas.

— Justin Russo (@FlyByKnite) May 23, 2026

The Sparks have ruled out Sania Feagin due to a left ankle injury as she will miss her fifth straight game.

Aces Injury Report: Will Dana Evans Play?

On the other side, the Aces have only one player listed on their injury report as they have ruled out guard Dana Evans.

Las Vegas has ruled out Evans due to a left leg injury as she continues to be sidelined to begin the season.

The good news for the Aces is that Janiah Barker is off the injury and will make her season debut after missing the beginning of the year due to a concussion that she suffered during the preseason.

Fans can catch Saturday night's matchup between the Sparks and Aces from Las Vegas at 8:00 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount Plus.

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This story was originally published May 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM.