WNBA News & Fantasy Basketball Notes 6/5
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
Jackie Young (illness) — In
Lexie Brown (ankle) — Not on injury report
Layshia Clarendon (concussion protocol) — Not on injury report
Jaelyn Brown (illness) — Out
Tiffany Hayes (signed) — Available
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Las Vegas Aces News
Confirmed Lineup: Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young, Alysha Clark, A'ja Wilson, Kiah Stokes
Jackie Young (illness) — In
Tiffany Hayes (signed) — Available
Chelsea Gray (leg) — Injured
Kierstan Bell (leg) — Injured
Dallas Wings News
Confirmed Lineup: Sevgi Uzun, Arike Ogunbowale, Maddy Siegrist, Monique Billings, Teaira McCowan
Jaelyn Brown (illness) — Out
Satou Sabally (shoulder) — Injured
Natasha Howard (foot) — Injured
The contest between the Aces and Wings pits the league's two top scorers against one another. Quietly, Ogunbowale continues to lead the WNBA at 26.6 points per game. She and A'ja Wilson, who is 0.1 point per game behind, are over three clear of anyone else. The WNBA record for points per game is 25.3, set by Diana Taurasi in 2006. Only two players have ever averaged 24 points per game or higher for a full season: Taurasi (2006, 2008) and Jewell Loyd (2023).
Minnesota Lynx News
Confirmed Lineup: Courtney Williams, Kayla McBride, Bridget Carleton, Napheesa Collier, Alanna Smith
Diamond Miller (knee) — Injured
The Lynx are alongside the Liberty as perhaps the most balanced team to begin the season. Minnesota ranks third in offensive rating (103.1) and second in defensive rating (92.7); New York is also in the top three in each category. Minnesota is off to a 6-2 start on the season, with only an overtime loss to the undefeated Sun and a loss to the defending champion Aces on their resume.
Los Angeles Sparks News
Confirmed Lineup: Layshia Clarendon, Kia Nurse, Rickea Jackson, Dearica Hamby, Cameron Brink
Lexie Brown (ankle) — Not on injury report
Layshia Clarendon (concussion protocol) — Not on injury report
Azura Stevens (arm) — Injured