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WNBA Injury Report and Predicted Starting Lineups Chicago Sky vs. Atlanta Dream- Injury Updates for Sky and Dream Ahead of Anticipated Encounter

Let's have a look at the injury reports for Chicago Sky and Atlanta Dream ahead of their matchup on Tuesday.

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The Chicago Sky will lock horns with the Atlanta Dream on Wednesday, July 16 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. The Sky will head into the game on the back of two wins in the last five fixtures. In their most recent match up, they went down against the Minnesota Lynx in a blowout fashion at 91-78. Similarly, the Dream suffered three losses in the last five games, and in their most recent match up they went down to the New York Liberty with a margin of 79-72.

Talking about their respective campaigns, the Atlanta Dream have currently occupied the fifth spot in the standings with a win-loss record of 12-9. They have Allisha Gray leading the charts with an average of 18.6 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game. Brionna Jones is leading the Dream in rebounding with an average of 7.8 rebounds per game. Rhyne Howard leads them in assists and steals with an average of 4.5 assists and 1.6 steals, respectively.

On the other hand, Chicago is in tenth spot with a win-loss record of 7-14. They have Angel Reese leading in across all categories including scoring, rebounds, and assists at an average of 14.0 points, 12.6 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game. Ariel Atkins is leading the steals charts with an average of 1.9 steals and Kamilla Cardoso sits atop blocks’ leading charts at an average of 0.9 blocks per game.

The upcoming game is likely to be an exciting affair and before that, let’s have a look at the injury reports and predicted starting lineups for both the teams.

Chicago Sky vs. Atlanta Dream Injury Report

When: Wednesday, Jul 16, 2025 | 9:30 p.m.

Venue: Wintrust Arena, Chicago, Illinois

TV: Peach, TU | Live Stream: WNBA League Pass

Chicago Sky’s Injuries

Ariel Atkins- Out (Leg)
Angel Reese- Out (Leg)
Courtney Vandersloot- Out (Knee)

Chicago Sky Injury Report Update:

Angel Reese (Leg) – OUT

Ariel Atkins (Leg) – OUT#Skytown
— Chicago State of Mind Sports (@ChiStateOfMind_) July 15, 2025

The Chicago Sky have a concerning injury report for their clash against the Atlanta Dream on Wednesday. Ariel Atkins and Angel Reese have been listed as out due to leg injuries. Notably, Atkins suffered the injury during the game against the Minnesota Lynx and exited the game early. The team later confirmed that she would not return.

Similarly, Reese sustained a leg injury, but specifics haven’t been provided by the Sky about the same. Not only this, but the duration Reese will be sidelined for is also not clear. Courtney Vandersloot remains out due to a torn ACL in her right knee.

Atlanta Dream’s Injuries

Rhyne Howard- Out (Knee)

Rhyne Howard has been ruled out due to a knee injury, and she would remain out of action for the remainder of July. Owing to this injury, Howard wouldn’t be able to participate in the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game.

Chicago Sky vs. Atlanta Dream Predicted Starting Lineups

Chicago Sky- Kia Nurse, Rachel Banham, Rebecca Allen, Michaela Onyenwere, Kamilla Cardoso

Atlanta Dream- Jordin Canada, Allisha Gray, Maya Caldwell, Brionna Jones, Brittney Griner

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Garima Ranawat

Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.