Allisha Gray Anticipated to Return for WNBA Finals Opener
Atlanta Dream forward Allisha Gray is anticipated to play in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals against the Golden State Valkyries, returning from a finger injury.
Topeka, KS, October 17, 2026 —
Atlanta Dream forward Allisha Gray is anticipated to play in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals against the Golden State Valkyries after dealing with a finger injury, according to the information provided. Her availability is described as anticipated; the information does not confirm that she has been cleared to play or that she will appear in the game.
The report identifies Gray’s injury as involving a finger but does not specify which finger, when the injury occurred, or how it affected her participation before the Finals. It also does not provide details about treatment, recovery, or any medical assessment. No statement from Gray, the Dream, team medical staff or league officials was included.
Game 1 is the opening matchup of the WNBA Finals between Atlanta and the Golden State Valkyries. The information provided does not give the game’s date, start time or venue, and it does not describe the series schedule. It also offers no additional details about either team’s roster or preparations.
Gray’s expected return is the central development in the report, but her final status remains unconfirmed in the available information. Whether she will take the court in the opener, and whether the finger injury will affect her during the game, are not specified. The report does not provide further details about her condition or the circumstances surrounding the anticipated return.
Story summarized from the original created by JANIE McCAULEY, Associated Press on www.ksnt.com, see more information here.
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