SAN FRANCISCO ― Golden State Valkyries guard Tiffany Hayes came up hobbling after a collision during Game 7 of the 2026 WNBA Finals.
Hayes collided with an Atlanta Dream player during a scramble play. She got back up but wasn't walking right. Hayes walked back down the floor as the Valkyries went back on offense, but she had a limp.
Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase immediately called for a substitution to have trainers take a look at Hayes.
Forward Cecilia Zandalasini entered the game for Hayes at the 6:38-mark of the third quarter.
Hayes went into tunnel but eventually returned to Valkyries bench.
Hayes had five points on 2-for-7 shooting before leaving the game. The Valkyries trailed 35-28 at the time of her substitution. Golden State has since
turned up the intensity, rallying for their teammate.
Hayes returned to the game at the 1:36-mark of the third quarter. Valkyries led 45-44.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Valkyries guard Tiffany Hayes exits Game 7 vs Dream, later returns
