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
Diamond DeShields (foot) — Out
Isabelle Harrison (knee) — Out
Shakira Austin (hip) — Available
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Confirmed Lineup: Courtney Williams, Kayla McBride, Diamond Miller, Napheesa Collier, Alanna Smith
Dorka Juhasz (overseas commitment) — Out
Juhasz's contract is still temporarily suspended and she has not returned to the Lynx due to her overseas obligations in Italy. However, the final series in her current league has concluded, so it shouldn't be long before she rejoins Minnesota. Until then, Alanna Smith should continue to hold down the center duties. Smith has been the league's best shot blocker to begin the 2024 campaign, averaging 5.0 blocks per contest. She and Collier have been one of the league's top frontcourts to start the regular season.
Confirmed Lineup: Tyasha Harris, DiJonai Carrington, DeWanna Bonner, Alyssa Thomas, Brionna Jones
Rachel Banham (concussion) — Available
Confirmed Lineup: Dana Evans, Michaela Onyenwere, Marina Mabrey, Angel Reese, Elizabeth Williams
Diamond DeShields (foot) — Out
Isabelle Harrison (knee) — Out
Kamilla Cardoso (shoulder) — Injured
With DeShields uncertain to play versus the Liberty, Mabrey could garner increased usage, while Chennedy Carter is a candidate for a spot start. Mabrey was the team's second-leading scorer (15.0 points per game) last year, trailing only Kahleah Copper (18.7 points per game). Without Copper this season, Mabrey's 16.5 points per contest are a team-high. Harrison hasn't appeared in a game yet this season but has a chance to suit up. She will likely face limitations if she is ultimately available to play.
Confirmed Lineup: Courtney Vandersloot, Sabrina Ionescu, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones
Confirmed Lineup: Julie Vanloo, Ariel Atkins, Karlie Samuelson, Shakira Austin, Stefanie Dolson
Shakira Austin (hip) — Available
DiDi Richards (knee) — Available
Brittney Sykes (ankle) — Out
Vanloo has played well sans Sykes in the last two outings, averaging 8.5 points and 7.0 assists in 28.5 minutes per contest. She started both games and will likely retain that role until Sykes returns. Washington has defended the three well to start the year as their opponents have converted just 25.8% of their three-point attempts, the second-lowest rate league-wide. They'll match up with Phoenix, whose 40.2% three-point percentage is the second-best of any team.
Confirmed Lineup: Natasha Cloud, Diana Taurasi, Kahleah Copper, Rebecca Allen, Natasha Mack
Brittney Griner (toe) — Injured