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
Layshia Clarendon — TBD
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Confirmed Lineup: Jacy Sheldon, Arike Ogunbowale, Satou Sabally, Natasha Howard, Teaira McCowan
Stephanie Soares (knee) — Out
Confirmed Lineup: Jordin Canada, Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard, Naz Hillmon, Tina Charles
Aerial Powers (calf) — Injured
Cheyenne Parker-Tyus (ankle) — Injured
The Dream are one of four teams vying for the final playoff spot (excluding the Sparks, who have yet to be eliminated but are 4.0 games out of the race). They've lost five of six, but three of their next six games are against teams they are competing with for the 8th seed. Their final game is against the Liberty, who may have the top seed clinched at that point.
Confirmed Lineup: Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young, A'ja Wilson, Megan Gustafson
Kelsey Plum (ankle) — In
Wilson is 31 points from becoming the single-season scoring leader. Jewell Loyd set the record last season with 939 points. Wilson is also in a similar place Angel Reese was last week -- six rebounds from passing Sylvia Fowles, who previously held the single-season rebound record at 404. Wilson remains 36 rebounds behind Reese. Despite not getting a break because she competed with Team USA during the Olympics, Wilson has averaged a league-high 28.4 points per game since the season resumed.
Confirmed Lineup: Tyasha Harris, DiJonai Carrington, DeWanna Bonner, Alyssa Thomas, Brionna Jones
Tiffany Mitchell (illness) — Out
Confirmed Lineup: Courtney Williams, Kayla McBride, Bridget Carleton, Napheesa Collier, Alanna Smith
Alanna Smith (ankle) — In
The Lynx and Fever are 7-1 since the Olympic break, and both have top-two Offensive Ratings and true shooting percentages over that period. The Lynx defeated the Fever by 10 points two weeks ago. Despite the Fever's turnaround, they've allowed a league-high 27.5 three-point attempts per game. The Lynx have converted a league-best 38.3% of their three-pointers.
Confirmed Lineup: Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, Lexie Hull, NaLyssa Smith, Aliyah Boston
Temi Fagbenle (shoulder) — Available
Confirmed Lineup: Odyssey Sims, Rae Burrell, Rickea Jackson, Dearica Hamby, Azurá Stevens
Layshia Clarendon — TBD
Lexie Brown (illness) — Out
Cameron Brink (knee) — Out for season
Confirmed Lineup: Lindsay Allen, Chennedy Carter, Michaela Onyenwere, Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso
Chennedy Carter (health protocols) — Available
Elizabeth Williams (knee) — Out for season
Carter rejoined the Sky on Thursday and was a full practice participant after missing four consecutive games. The Sky lost all four without Carter and eight of nine since trading Marina Mabrey. Carter has led all players with a 33.3% usage rate since the Olympic break, and she's ranked sixth among all starters with 21.1 points per game since moving into the starting lineup.
During their seven-game losing streak, the Sky have ranked last with a -11.7 Net Rating, 48.9% true shooting mark, and 21.2% turnover rate.