
The Indiana Fever are at home on Saturday afternoon as they host the Dallas Wings in their 2026 WNBA season opener.
Indiana enters Saturday’s game looking to start the season off strong as they try to build off their success last season after finishing with the sixth-best record in the league despite being without Caitlyn Clark for most of the year due to injuries.
On the other side, Dallas enters Saturday’s contest looking to steal a victory on the road behind their new duo of Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd as they try to turn things around after finishing with the worst record in the WNBA last season.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Saturday afternoon’s matchup, both squads may be without some of their key players due to injuries.
For the Wings, they have two players listed on their injury report, though Arike Ogunbowale is not one of them.
Of course, Obunbowale missed the entire preseason due to an ankle injury but she is off the injury report and will play in the season opener on Saturday.
Dallas Wings Injury Report vs. Indiana Fever:
— Grant Afseth (@GrantAfseth) May 8, 2026
PROBABLE:
Alanna Smith (face)
Aziaha James (left ankle)
Dallas has listed Alanna Smith as probable due to a nasal fracture and she is expected to play though the injury by wearing a protective mask.
The Wings have also listed Aziaha James as probable and she is expected to play despite dealing with a left ankle sprain.
On the other side, the Fever have two players listed on their injury report as well, though Lexie Hull is not one of them.
Of course, Hull missed the entire preseason due to a hamstring injury but she is off the injury report and will be available for Saturday’s contest.
Indiana Fever Injury Report vs. Dallas Wings:
— Grant Afseth (@GrantAfseth) May 8, 2026
Monique Billings: Questionable (Ankle)
Justine Pissott: Out (Coach’s Decision)
Indiana has listed Monique Billings as questionable due to an ankle injury and while she was able to participate in practice on Friday, she is in danger of missing Saturday’s game.
The Fever have ruled out Justine Pissott due to a coach’s decision as she will sit out the first game of the season.
Fans can catch Saturday afternoon’s matchup between the Wings and Fever from Indianapolis at 1:00 p.m. ET on ABC.
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