![]() The 29-year-old will likely return to the court Tuesday against the Aces since she's listed as probable for the first game after the All-Star break, but she hasn't been a reliable fantasy option recently.Ĭhiney Ogwumike, F, Sparks: Ogwumike has had two double-doubles over the past month, but her production has mainly been limited in spite of her consistent playing time. She had plenty of playing time upon joining the starting lineup but has had a decreased role when on the court recently. Rebecca Allen, G, Liberty: Like Carter, Allen has been sidelined recently, as she's missed seven of the last eight games due to a concussion and rest. Carter showed glimpses of production earlier in the season but has had decreased production when healthy over the last month. It's not yet clear when the 23-year-old will be able to return, but she's had decreased production when available recently since the Sparks' backcourt has been crowded. She's currently dealing with a knee injury but also missed two games with an illness in the weeks leading up to the All-Star break. While she isn't a drop candidate due to the upside that she displayed earlier in the season, it's worth considering some other options in start/sit decisions.Ĭhennedy Carter, G, Sparks: Carter is slated to sit Tuesday for the sixth time in the last eight games. She's been held to single-digit scoring totals in three of the last four matchups and has averaged 5.8 points and 4.3 assists in 25.5 minutes per game during that time. FallersĮrica Wheeler, G, Dream: Wheeler was a dominant fantasy contributor over the first few weeks of the season but has shown more signs of inconsistency over her four appearances since returning from a six-game absence. ![]() She isn't guaranteed to see consistent action but should see minutes when the Storm are comfortably ahead, which could be frequent in the second half of the season, making her an option in deep leagues. While Lavender's fantasy output hasn't jumped off the page, she's been better on the boards recently, which has helped to complement her modest output in other areas. She's topped 10 minutes of playing time in three of the last four matchups and has averaged 4.8 points and 5.0 rebounds in 11.5 minutes per game during that time. Jantel Lavender, F, Storm: Lavender remains a somewhat modest fantasy contributor, but her production has picked up slightly over the last several games. While the center has had a few disappointing performances since making her season debut, she's been one of the Aces' top bench contributors and has benefited from the team's inconsistencies in recent weeks. She's averaged 6.5 points and 3.0 rebounds in 16.5 minutes per game during that time. Iliana Rupert, C, Aces: Rupert is available in nearly all ESPN Fantasy leagues but has had double-digit minutes off the bench in each of her six appearances. She hasn't been a particularly dominant contributor in any given category, but her well-rounded production makes her a reliable fantasy player. Over her seven appearances in recent weeks, she's averaged 7.4 points and 5.0 rebounds in 16.7 minutes per game. Natalie Achonwa, F, Lynx: Achonwa returned from a lengthy absence June 21 and has had consistent playing time off the bench since returning to the court. She's remained consistent on the boards and has shown glimpses of production in assists, making her a reliable option ahead of the fantasy playoffs. She's scored in double figures in five of the last eight games and has averaged 11.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 23.9 minutes per game during that time. Gabby Williams, F, Storm: Williams had limited production on the scoreboard early in the season, but she's been a more consistent scoring threat in recent weeks. While she could see a decrease in playing time with Toliver and Brittney Sykes back in action this week, Canada has proven that she can be productive when she has enough opportunities. ![]() She topped 30 minutes of playing time in each of the last three matchups and averaged 11.7 points, 6.0 assists and 3.3 rebounds in 35.3 minutes per game during that time. Jordin Canada, G, Sparks: Canada saw a decreased role after Kristi Toliver made her season debut for the Sparks, but Canada had increased opportunities recently since Los Angeles was shorthanded in the backcourt. This weekly column is intended to provide an analysis of trends impacting production in season-long leagues, and the discussion section is available for league-specific questions, such as waiver advice and start/sit questions. The first season of season-long WNBA Fantasy on ESPN is underway, and there are plenty of trends to track to stay competitive in leagues. This article is part of our WNBA Fantasy Primer series.
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