WNBA News & Fantasy Basketball Notes 9/5

Sep 5th 2024Cooper Boni

Each day, this column will provide live updates for all WNBA news. Enjoy up-to-the-minute alerts for injuries and lineup confirmations. The Key News to Watch section will highlight notable injuries to monitor for the current WNBA slate.

Key WNBA News to Watch

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Seattle Storm News

Confirmed Lineup: Skylar Diggins-Smith, Jewell Loyd, Gabby Williams, Nneka Ogwumike, Ezi Magbegor

Seattle has lost two of its last three games, including one to New York. The Storm will now face the Liberty for the second time in seven days and must improve their defensive play. New York scored 98 points, shooting 50.7% from the field and converting 46.2% of its three-point attempts in the previous meeting.

New York Liberty News

Confirmed Lineup: Courtney Vandersloot, Sabrina Ionescu, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones

Washington Mystics News

Confirmed Lineup: Brittney Sykes, Julie Vanloo, Ariel Atkins, Aaliyah Edwards, Stefanie Dolson

  • Shakira Austin (ankle) — Out

Austin has been sidelined for three consecutive games, and despite her absence, the Mystics have won two of those contests. They're one game back from the Sky and the Dream for the eighth and final playoff spot with three combined games left against those teams. Up next, though, is a meeting with the Mercury, who have lost five of their nine contests since the Olympic break ended.

Phoenix Mercury News

Confirmed Lineup: Natasha Cloud, Diana Taurasi, Kahleah Copper, Sophie Cunningham, Brittney Griner

  • Amy Atwell (signed) — Available

  • Rebecca Allen (hamstring) — Injured

  • Charisma Osborne (leg) — Injured