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Here’s a look around the league at the fantasy and draft level for all 12 teams:
Atlanta Dream
You are doing very well against Minnesota Lynx, Alisha Gray he made a Dream record, recording 25 points and 10 rebounds, which has not been seen since Courtney Williams in 2021. Gray’s minutes have been steady, playing 30 minutes in each of the team’s two games. Take care Produced by McDonald’s as a viable alternative. Although his fantasy production was limited with 11 and 16 points in the first two games, he was given significant playing time. Surprisingly, McDonald is only selected in 50.9% of ESPN games. Don’t ignore the potential impact on your women’s basketball team.
Chicago Sky
Isabelle Harrison underwent surgery last Friday to treat a torn left meniscus and his return to the court is unknown, the team announced Tuesday. The absence of such a talented player undoubtedly leaves room for closure. However, Elizabeth Williams, the team’s most important addition in the offseason, has stepped up nicely, putting up impressive performances with back-to-back games of 25 or more. As a result, the percentage of their list has increased to 70.9%. ESPN’s MA Voepel reported that there is currently no timetable for Harrison’s return, adding to the uncertainty surrounding his return.
Connecticut Sun
Contrary to what many fans expected, the Suns seem determined to reject the idea of a rebuilding year. Alyssa Thomas, in particular, has been absolutely strong, lighting up the court with three consecutive games of 41 or more fantasy points. Not only that, she has scored a double-double in the game, establishing herself as the current leader in this impressive category in the entire WNBA. Thomas’ streak is now the second-longest in Sun franchise history, falling short of Tina Charles’ record of five in a memorable 2013 season.
Dallas Wings
Arike Ogunbowale she has established herself as the all-time leading scorer in her four seasons in the WNBA, and led the league in scoring in her second season. As the main threat source for the Wings, all eyes were on him to continue his success in 2023, and he did so in a performance against Dream last Saturday. Ogunbowale showed his skills, tallying impressive numbers of 27 points, four rebounds, one assist and three steals. This success led to 68 games with 20 or more points, which solidified his position as the league leader since his debut in 2019, when the closest competitor was. It’s Wilson and 56 such games
Indiana Fever
The start of the rebuilding season for the Fever did not go as planned. They lost to Liberty on Sunday afternoon, extending their losing streak to 20 games, which tied the WNBA record set by the now-defunct Tulsa Shock in 2011. Despite the team’s struggles, there is a shining star in the rookie. He is in Boston. He has impressively scored 27 or more points in back-to-back games, proving why he was the No. 1 pick in the 2023 draft.
Las Vegas Aces
The Aces became the first team since the Sparks in 2020 to have six players with 10 or more points in the opening game. Alysha Clark was the only position to reach double figures against the Storm last Saturday and was only picked in 18.7% of games. Last season, the Aces were a juggernaut. Don’t ignore Clark if you’re looking ahead.
Los Angeles Sparks
The Sparks offer plenty of players for fantasy managers to consider. Chiney Oghumike he scored 26 fantasy points in 25 minutes against the Mercury last Friday and was listed in 49.4% of ESPN’s games. Dearica Hamby, currently banned for one minute, has been selected in just 30.9% of the league. He is expected to play a key role in the Sparks’ turnaround, averaging 9.3 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. Also, a rookie Zia Cooke he scored 22 fantasy points in just 15 minutes and was selected in 13.6% of games.
Minnesota Lynx
Napheesa Collier is proving to be a key player for the Lynx this season, posting consecutive games of 35 or more. Against the Dream on Tuesday, he scored his seventh game with 20 points, five rebounds and five assists, third in Lynx history behind Moore and Whalen. Rookie Diamond Miller has also been impressive, scoring 18 or more fantasy points in consecutive games. Miller’s percentage for ESPN has risen to 69.7%.
New York Liberty
Breanna Stewart wrote his name in history with a memorable performance against the Fever on Sunday. He had a career-high and franchise-record 45 points, along with an impressive 12 rebounds. This impressive performance marked the fifth 45-double-double in WNBA history, and the previous one was achieved by Liz Cambage in 2018. In addition, Stewart became the first player to score 40 points in her first home run with the franchise. The fantasy managers who drafted him in Round 1 are happy with his performance so far this season.
Phoenix Mercury
Brittney GrinerHer performance this season has been a turning point, as she became the second player in WNBA history to reach 20 points and four blocks in both of the first two games of the season. Helena Delle Donne he did it in 2015, winning the MVP award that season. Meanwhile, Shay Peddy, recovering from an Achilles injury, is progressing back. Currently ranked in just 3.8% of ESPN games, he averaged 9.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.6 steals per game in 2022 before getting injured. Save Peddy on your watch list.
Seattle Storm
Last Saturday against the Aces, Jewell Lloyd It flashed to fantasy managers Breanna Stewart and Sue Bird are no longer with the Storm. He finished with 39 fantasy points thanks to a strong offensive line. It was Loyd’s 72nd game with 20 or more points, third in team history behind Lauren Jackson (139) and Breanna Stewart (100). We projected Loyd to lead the Storm in preseason fantasy.
Washington Mystics
Delle Donne has had an impressive start to the season with 38 or more points in two of three games. She has improved since entering the league, and now has 61 games with 25 or more points, the second most since entering the league in 2013, trailing only Tina Charles’ 70 games. Delle Donne only played 25 games last season, but has assured fans that there are no plans to retire this season. It’s something that fantasy managers need to watch out for.