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Eric MoodyESPN
Who’s trending in fantasy women’s basketball? Which rotations are changing? What are the notable injuries surrounding the WNBA?
Here’s a look around the league with the most fantasy-related news and notes for all 12 teams.
There aren’t many fantasy options for the 11th-placed Dream team in attack rating (95.8). Aari McDonald (present in 65.5% of tournaments) is the most viable streamer. She played well from the bench. McDonald’s has scored 22 or more fantasy points in four of her last five games.
It was a great six-run run for Courtney Vandersloot, who averaged 36.3 fantasy points during that time period. The result of Candace ParkerThe last two matches have been glorious. In each, she scored more than 31 fantasy points. If you’re in a bind and need a live player, look no further Rebekah Gardner (in 93% of tournaments). She has scored 15 or more fantasy points in three of her last four games.
Averaging 18.4 fantasy points per game this season, Natisha Hiedeman (present in 87.4% of tournaments) has been a consistent streamer for Sun. Those in deeper format can also consider Odyssey Sims (in 98% of tournaments). She signed a seven-day contract last Wednesday with the Sun, but she scored 20 fantasy points in 18 minutes against Sky on Sunday. Since Sky is injured by the guard, Sims will remain in the rotation.
The best streaming option from Wings is Kayla Thornton (in 38.6% of tournaments). In the last five matches, she has averaged 29.2 fantasy points. In the absence of Arike Ogunbowale, Marina Mabrey helped fill the void. She scored the first 30-point match of her career against Liberty on Tuesday night.
The Fever has lost 16 games in a row, the longest losing streak in the league. I will prioritize rookies Destanni Henderson (in 92.3% of tournaments) if you are looking for a streamer. She has benefited from Fever’s effort to give their young players more playing time. In three of her last four, Henderson has played 23 minutes or more and averaged 21 fantasy points.
A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young, Chelsea Gray and Dearica Hamby It all has to start in the imagination. With three games left in the regular season, Plum needs five triples to get through Diana Taurasi for the second most pointers in a season. Additionally, Wilson has nine games with at least 20 points and 10 rebounds this season. That’s the most in the league. There are no viable streaming options for the Aces.
Jordin Canada (present in 66.8% of tournaments) has scored 20 or more fantasy points in three of her last four games. She is an excellent streamer, along with Katie Lou Samuelson (64% of leagues) who averaged 19.4 fantasy points per game. Both are averaging more than 25 minutes per game.
Less than four months after giving birth, Napheesa Collier (present in 86.8% of the leagues) made her season debut Monday against Dream. The two All-Stars and Rookie of the Year 2019 will continue to play important minutes with Authority in the air out with a knee injury. Collier should be considered by imaginary managers who are looking for a streamer. For the first time this season, Brittney Sykes scored 20 points in consecutive games.
Sabrina Ionescu continue to push fantasy managers to the championship. Monday night against Wings, she had her fifth game by 30 points this season, passing Breanna Stewart the most in the tournament. Ionescu has scored 41 or more fantasy points in three of her last four games. Marine Johannes (available in 85.9% of tournaments) is an option for you if you need a streamer. She has averaged 23 minutes and 20.7 fantasy points in her last four games.
Diana Taurasi will miss the rest of the season with a quadriceps injury. This is horrifying news for the managers, as Taurasi averages 29.6 fantasy points per game. Shey Peddy (present in 63.9% of tournaments), Diamond DeShields (in 22.8% of tournaments) and Sophie Cunningham (presenting in 31.9% of tournaments) will take on increased responsibility for Phoenix’s return journey without Taurasi.
Gabby Williams (in 56.3% of tournaments) and Ezi Magbegor are two of the top streamers for Storm this season. Magbegor’s minutes are negatively affected by Tina Charles‘come, but Williams’ does not. In the last six games, Williams has averaged 26.1 fantasy points.
Shakira Austin (presenting in 51.8% of tournaments) has shown steady improvement in her rookie season. She had her fourth double of the season on Sunday night against Sparks. That’s second to any rookie this season after NaLyssa Smith (eight). Austin has scored 20 or more fantasy points in six straight games.
