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Final Injury Report for Sun-Sky: Will Gabriela Jaquez, Aaliyah Edwards Play?

The Chicago Sky are at home Friday night as they host the Connecticut Sun in an Eastern Conference matchup as part of the WNBA Commissioner's Cup.

Chicago enters Friday's game with a 3-6 record after losing on the road to the Washington Mystics Tuesday night.

 Chicago Sky center Kamilla Cardoso (10) © Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
Chicago Sky center Kamilla Cardoso (10) © Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images © Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

In Tuesday's loss to the Mystics, Kamilla Cardoso led the way for the Sky as she recorded 12 points, 13 rebounds, five assists and six blocks while Sydney Taylor added 16 points and four steals of her own off the bench.

The Sky will try to bounce back at home and end their five-game losing streak Friday as they face off against a struggling Sun team.

Connecticut enters Friday's contest with a 2-9 record after losing on the road to the Atlanta Dream Tuesday night.

 Connecticut Sun forward Aneesah Morrow (24) Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images
Connecticut Sun forward Aneesah Morrow (24) Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images

Aneesah Morrow led the way for the Sun in Tuesday's loss as she ended the game with 20 points and 13 rebounds while Leila Lacan recorded 11 points and five assists.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Friday night's matchup, each may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

Sun Injury Report: Will Aaliyah Edwards, Kennedy Burke Play?

 Connecticut Sun forward Aaliyah Edwards (8) David Butler II-Imagn Images
Connecticut Sun forward Aaliyah Edwards (8) David Butler II-Imagn Images David Butler II-Imagn Images

The Sun have two players listed on their injury report for Friday, including Aaliyah Edwards and Kennedy Burke.

Connecticut has ruled out Edwards due to a concussion as she will miss her third consecutive contest as she remains in the WNBA's concussion protocol.

 Connecticut Sun guard-forward Kennedy Burke (25) Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Connecticut Sun guard-forward Kennedy Burke (25) Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

The Sun have listed Burke as questionable due to an illness and she is in danger of missing her first game of the season.

Sky Injury Report: Will Gabriela Jaquez, DiJonai Carrington Play?

The Sky have four players listed on their injury report, including Gabriela Jaquez and DiJonai Carrington.

 Chicago Sky guard Gabriela Jaquez (11) Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images
Chicago Sky guard Gabriela Jaquez (11) Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

Chicago has listed Jaquez as questionable due to a left knee injury and there is a chance that she could return from a three-game absence in Friday's matchup.

The Sky have ruled out Carrington as she remains sidelined to begin the season while recovering from left foot surgery.

 Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington (7) Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington (7) Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Courtney Vandersloot has also been ruled out as she continues to recover from right knee surgery while Rickea Jackson will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL.

Fans can catch Friday night's matchup between the Sun and Sky from Chicago at 7:30 p.m. ET on ION.

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This story was originally published June 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM.

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