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Done for 2026 Barker (leg) will be sidelined for the rest of the 2026 season, Callie Fin of USA Today reports.

Impact Barker will end up missing the entire 2026 season due to a leg injury. She was selected by the Aces with the No. 29 pick of the 2026 WNBA Draft, but she'll have to wait to make her professional debut until the 2027 season.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out indefinitely Head coach Becky Hammon said Saturday that she expects a long-term absence for Barker (leg), Nekias Duncan of Yahoo Sports reports.

Impact Barker has yet to make her 2026 regular-season debut, and she's set to miss a 12th consecutive contest Saturday due to a right knee injury. She can be considered week-to-week until the Aces offer another update on her status.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Barker (leg) is listed as out for Saturday's game against Phoenix.

Impact Barker has yet to play during the 2026 campaign. Her next opportunity to suit up will come Sunday against Indiana.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Barker (leg) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Portland.

Impact Barker will remain on the inactive list Thursday due to a right leg injury. Her next opportunity to make her 2026 regular-season debut will come Saturday against the Mercury.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out once again Barker (leg) is listed as out for Sunday's game against Indiana.

Impact Barker has yet to play this season. At this point, she should be considered week-to-week, though she will have another opportunity to suit up Thursday versus Portland.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Las Vegas hosts Indiana following overtime win against Chicago

Las Vegas hosts the Indiana Fever after the Aces took down the Chicago Sky 98-90 in overtime

JULY 4 • Associated Press

Out again Friday Barker (leg) is listed as out for Friday's game versus Chicago.

Impact Barker has battled multiple injuries and has yet to suit up for a game during the 2026 campaign. Her next opportunity to play will come Sunday against the Fever.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Tuesday Barker (leg) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Liberty.

Impact Barker has yet to make her WNBA debut and has been sidelined for most of the regular season due to a concussion and, currently, a right leg injury. Her next chance to play is Friday against the Sky, but she can be considered doubtful for that contest unless the Liberty indicate otherwise.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Barker (leg) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Sky.

Impact Barker was left off the initial injury report but will ultimately remain sidelined Sunday due to a lingering right leg injury. The rookie has yet to make her WNBA debut, with her next opportunity coming Tuesday against the Liberty.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Barker (leg) isn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Sky.

Impact Barker is set to be available Sunday following a five-game absence due to a right leg injury. However, the 22-year-old forward has yet to make her WNBA regular-season debut and isn't guaranteed to do so in Chicago.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Las Vegas visits Chicago after Cardoso's 30-point outing

Chicago hosts the Las Vegas Aces after Kamilla Cardoso scored 30 points in the Chicago Sky's 124-94 win over the Portland Fire

JUNE 27 • Associated Press

Remains out for Thursday Barker (leg) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Wings.

Impact Barker will miss a fifth straight game due to a right leg injury, and her next chance to play will come Sunday in Chicago. Her absence shouldn't cause any waves in the rotation.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas visits Las Vegas after Bueckers' 27-point game

Dallas visits the Las Vegas Aces after Paige Bueckers scored 27 points in the Wings' 112-110 overtime victory over the Seattle Storm

JUNE 24 • Associated Press

Out again Tuesday Barker (leg) is listed as out for Tuesday's game against the Liberty.

Impact It's unknown when Barker will be cleared to suit up after missing the last three games due to a leg injury. However, even when the rookie is healthy enough to return, that doesn't mean she will see action, considering she has yet to make her WNBA debut.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Barker (leg) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Valkyries.

Impact Barker will miss a third straight game due to a right leg injury, though her absence shouldn't impact the rotation. Her next chance to make her WNBA regular-season debut will come Tuesday against New York.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Golden State visits Las Vegas following Wilson's 33-point showing

Las Vegas takes on the Golden State Valkyries after A'ja Wilson scored 33 points in the Las Vegas Aces' 86-76 win over the Phoenix Mercury

JUNE 20 • Associated Press

Downgraded to out Barker (leg) is out for Wednesday's game against Phoenix.

Impact Barker is sidelined for a second consecutive contest due to a right leg injury Wednesday. The rookie forward been healthy for most of the season, but Barker has been only a depth piece for the defending-champion Aces and is still waiting to make her WNBA debut.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Barker (leg) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Phoenix.

Impact Barker was originally sidelined by a concussion suffered during the preseason but is now dealing with a right leg injury that clouds her availability for Wednesday. The No. 29 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft has yet to make her professional debut.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Listed out Monday Barker (leg) is out for Monday's game against the Wings.

Impact Barker will need to wait at least a few more days to make her 2026 debut after being downgraded to out Monday. Her next chance to suit up will arrive Wednesday in Phoenix.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Barker (leg) is questionable for Monday's game against the Wings.

Impact Barker is a late addition to the injury report with a right leg injury Monday. That said, she's still yet to make her WNBA debut.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Clears concussion protocol Barker (head) is available for Saturday's game against the Sparks.

Impact Barker is ready to make her WNBA debut after missing time due to a concussion suffered during the preseason. The No. 29 overall selection in the 2026 WNBA Draft, Barker figures to get opportunities to prove what she can do at the next level, though it remains to be seen how large of a role she'll be handed in her first action with the Aces.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea Gray makes the go-ahead jumper with 3.6 seconds left as the Aces beat the Dream 85-84

Chelsea Gray made a fadeaway jumper in the lane with 3.6 seconds to play, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Atlanta Dream 85-84 on Sunday

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday Barker (head) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dream.

Impact Barker suffered a head injury in the preseason and has yet to make her WNBA regular-season debut. Her next opportunity to suit up will be Saturday against the Sparks.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Barker (head) is out for Friday's game against the Sun.

Impact Barker sustained a head injury during the preseason, and it looks like she's still working through the league's concussion protocol. The forward's next chance to play comes Sunday, when the Aces face the Dream in Atlanta.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

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Las Vegas hosts Indiana following overtime win against Chicago

Las Vegas visits Chicago after Cardoso's 30-point outing

Dallas visits Las Vegas after Bueckers' 27-point game

Golden State visits Las Vegas following Wilson's 33-point showing

Chelsea Gray makes the go-ahead jumper with 3.6 seconds left as the Aces beat the Dream 85-84