Who is trending up in fantasy women's basketball? Which rotations are changing? What's the latest with the notable injuries around the WNBA?
Here's a look around the league at the most fantasy-relevant news and notes for all 12 teams.
Rhyne Howard scored 20 points for the seventh time this season last Sunday against the Storm, passing Chennedy Carter (2020), Brittney Sykes (2017) and Angel McCoughtry (2009) for the most by a Dream rookie. With an offensive rating of 11th this season, Atlanta isn't a powerhouse on offense, but if you are in a bind and need a streamer, don't overlook Aari McDonald, who is available in 68.6% of leagues. Over the last four games, she has averaged 16.7 minutes and 14.2 fantasy points.
Candace Parker has scored 36 or more fantasy points in two consecutive games, which is great news for fantasy managers in the playoffs. For those looking for a streamer from the Sky, consider Rebekah Gardner, who's available in 92% of leagues. Over her last five games, she is averaging 21.2 minutes per game and has scored 36 or more fantasy points twice.
Alyssa Thomas scored 15 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and had five assists last Sunday against the Lynx, her third straight game with at least 15, 10 and five. With that streak, she ties Parker for the longest in league history. If you're looking for a great streamer, Natisha Hiedeman is available in 83.8% of leagues. She has averaged 23.4 fantasy points over the last five games.
Kayla Thornton, who is available in 78.1% of leagues, contributes on both ends of the floor for the Wings, who rank fourth in offensive rating (102.7). Thornton has scored 18 or more fantasy points in four straight games.
The Fever have lost 18 games by 10 or more points, which is tied for the seventh-most in a season in league history. From a fantasy perspective, Kelsey Mitchell continues to be Indiana's most reliable player. She scored 25 points, grabbed five rebounds and had five assists last Sunday against the Wings, becoming the first Fever player to accomplish the feat since Tamika Catchings in 2010.
Kelsey Plum has performed better than her average draft position this season. She has eight games this season with at least 20 points and five assists, including the regular season and the Commissioner's Cup. In her first four seasons, she had six. The only other players with more fantasy points than Plum (939) are Skylar Diggins-Smith (948), Sabrina Ionescu (966), Breanna Stewart (1,014) and A'ja Wilson (1,077). The Commissioner's Cup does not count toward team or player stats.
After a tumultuous 2022 season that included the firing of the Sparks' head coach and general manager Derek Fisher, Liz Cambage has agreed to a contract divorce. The decision is surprising considering how outspoken Cambage has been throughout her career about playing for the Sparks. From a fantasy perspective, Chiney Ogwumike, who is available in 67.4% of leagues, benefits from Cambage's absence. She has averaged 29.7 fantasy points over the last four games.
The only other team that has a higher offensive rating than the Lynx (107.5) over the last 15 games is the Aces (108). Moriah Jefferson, who is available in 65.9% of leagues, is a great streamer for fantasy playoff managers. She has averaged 23 minutes per game over the last four games, scoring 16 or more fantasy points in three of them.
Ionescu continues to make history. Last Saturday against the Sky, she had her eighth game this season with 15 points, five rebounds and five assists. That leads the league and is tied for the second most 15-5-5 games in a season in Liberty franchise history. Ionescu is averaging 35.8 fantasy points per game on the season.
Shey Peddy (available in 81.3% of leagues) continues to be a superb streamer for fantasy managers. Peddy has scored 20 or more fantasy points in six consecutive games. Sophie Cunningham, who is available in 43.8% of leagues, should also be prioritized. She has scored 23 or more fantasy points in each of the last 10 games.
Sue Bird has not scored more than 10 points in any of her last eight games, although she continues to collect assists for fantasy managers. On Sunday, Bird had her 371st career game with at least five assists, the most in league history. The game marked Tina Charles' 12th career game with at least 25 points and 15 rebounds, breaking a tie with Lisa Leslie for most in league history.
Elena Delle Donne has had seven games this season with 20 or more points. The rest of her teammates have combined for only eight such games. Delle Donne has played five consecutive games and has scored 34 or more fantasy points in each, but she will not travel to Dallas for Thursday's game against the Wings. Fantasy playoff managers looking for someone to fill the void should consider adding Alysha Clark, who is available in 60% of leagues.