Allisha Gray Anticipated to Play in WNBA Finals Opener

Springfield Holyoke, MA, October 17, 2026 —

Atlanta Dream forward Allisha Gray is anticipated to play in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals against the Golden State Valkyries as she returns from a finger injury, according to the available information. Her expected availability would put her back in the lineup for the series opener, though it has not been confirmed that she will play.

The information provided does not specify which finger was injured, when the injury occurred, or how it affected Gray’s availability before the Finals. It also does not include details about her recovery or whether any restrictions on her playing time are expected.

The exact date and location of Game 1 were not provided. No further information was available about the teams’ preparations, the status of other players, or the expected lineups for the opener.

Gray’s status is therefore described as anticipated rather than confirmed. Additional details about her availability and the injury were not included in the information provided. The available update identifies the matchup and her expected return, but does not establish whether she ultimately takes the court in Game 1.

Story summarized from the original created by JANIE McCAULEY, Associated Press on www.wwlp.com, see more information here.

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