WNBA News & Fantasy Basketball Notes 9/7

Sep 7th 2024J.J. Calle

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.

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Phoenix Mercury News

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

  • Rebecca Allen (hamstring) — Injured

  • Charisma Osborne (leg) — Injured

Seattle Storm News

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

The Storm have struggled after the Olympic break, going 3-6 and posting a -4.4 Net Rating. Their rebound (45.6%) and assist rates (60.4%) have cratered to league lows -- both were closer to the league average before the break. The Storms' bench production has been nearly non-existent, and coach Quinn had this to say of the reserves:

“We’re getting to the point of the season … where rotations get tight. It’s just a matter of staying sharp and staying locked. When the opportunity comes, I know they will take advantage of that. Concerned? No. I’ve just got to keep them confident and stay positive with it. I know that we will be better for it.”