Aces vs Sky injury report: Carter questionable, Carrington out
Chennedy Carter is questionable with an illness and could return for the Aces-Sky matchup after a five-game absence, while DiJonai Carrington is ruled out as she recovers from left foot surgery. Las Vegas (13-5) visits Chicago (6-12) Sunday at 4 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+.
The final injury report shapes a road test for the defending champion Aces against a Sky team fighting through its own absences. Both sides enter with momentum from midweek wins, but health questions could still sway lineups at the United Center.
Key Takeaways
- Chennedy Carter is questionable (illness) and may end a five-game absence; Dana Evans and Janiah Barker are out for Las Vegas.
- DiJonai Carrington (foot surgery) and Rickea Jackson (torn ACL) are ruled out for Chicago.
- Kickoff is 4 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+, with Fubo carrying the CBS feed for streamers.
- Las Vegas is favored by 6.5 to 7.5 points; totals sit near 178.5 to 180.5.
- A'ja Wilson's rebounding prop is in play against a Sky team last in WNBA rebound percentage.
Who is on the Aces injury report?
Las Vegas lists three players ahead of Sunday's interconference road game. Guard Chennedy Carter is questionable due to illness and has a chance to return from a five-game absence against Chicago.
The Aces have ruled out Janiah Barker with a lingering right leg injury. Dana Evans also remains sidelined to begin the season while recovering from a left leg injury.
Las Vegas arrives at 13-5 after beating the Dallas Wings on Thursday. A'ja Wilson led with 32 points and nine rebounds, while Jackie Young added 20 points, eight rebounds and six assists. For more offbeat sports angles, see our Bizarre World coverage.
Will DiJonai Carrington play for the Sky?
Chicago has ruled out guard DiJonai Carrington. She remains sidelined to begin the season while recovering from left foot surgery.
The Sky have also ruled out Rickea Jackson, who will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL. Those absences deepen a roster already dealing with a bottom-five offense in 2026.
Chicago is 6-12 but enters on a high note after Friday's 124-94 home win over the Portland Fire. Kamilla Cardoso scored 30 points with eight rebounds, and Sydney Taylor added 29 points.
How can you watch the Aces vs Sky game?
Sunday's Aces-Sky tipoff is set for 4 p.m. ET at the United Center in Chicago. The game airs on CBS and streams on Paramount+.
Viewers without cable can also access the CBS broadcast through streaming services that carry the network, including Fubo, according to The Athletic.
What do the odds say about Aces vs Sky?
Las Vegas is a clear favorite on the road. DraftKings lists the Aces at -6.5 (-118) with a -298 moneyline, while Chicago sits at +6.5 and +240, per Sports Illustrated.
The total ranges from 178.5 to 180.5 depending on the book. SI's Peter Dewey backs the Aces -6.5, citing an 8-2 road record and Chicago's 3-6 home mark.
One prop to watch: A'ja Wilson 9+ rebounds (-168). Wilson averages 9.1 boards and has hit that mark in 11 of 18 games, facing a Sky defense last in rebound percentage.