Allisha Gray Anticipated to Play in WNBA Finals Game 1

Amarillo, TX, October 17, 2026 —

Atlanta Dream forward Allisha Gray is anticipated to play in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals against the Golden State Valkyries. The available information identifies Gray as expected to take part in the opening game of the series, but does not provide further details about her status or the basis for that expectation.

No date, location, tipoff time or other game details were provided. The information also does not state whether Gray has been dealing with an injury, whether she has been cleared to play, or whether her availability is conditional. Accordingly, her participation is described as anticipated rather than confirmed.

The summary names the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries as the teams involved in Game 1. It does not include a projected starting lineup, comments from Gray or team representatives, or additional information about either team’s plans for the game. No further details about the Finals matchup were supplied.

Gray’s expected availability is the only reported player-status update in the information provided. The specific role she may have in the game, including how much she is expected to play, was not stated. The available information likewise does not indicate whether there have been any changes to the expectation.

For now, the reported status is that Gray is anticipated to play when the Dream face the Valkyries in Game 1. The timing and circumstances of that expectation, along with any confirmation from the teams, were not included in the summary.

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

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