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
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton (knee) — Out
Rebecca Allen (back) — In
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Confirmed Lineup: Courtney Vandersloot, Sabrina Ionescu, Leonie Fiebich, Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton (knee) — Out
Nyara Sabally (back) — Questionable
Confirmed Lineup: Tyasha Harris, DiJonai Carrington, DeWanna Bonner, Alyssa Thomas, Brionna Jones
Moriah Jefferson (ankle) — Injured
The Sun have righted the ship after a mini-swoon in mid-June, winning three straight games after a 1-3 stint. The three-game winning streak is the WNBA's longest at the moment. This contest pits the league's two top teams against one another, as both New York and Connecticut enter with a 17-4 record. It's also the first of five day games on Wednesday, as each game on this slate tips between 11:00 a.m. ET and 3:30 p.m. ET.
Confirmed Lineup: Julie Vanloo, Ariel Atkins, DiDi Richards, Myisha Hines-Allen, Stefanie Dolson
Emily Engstler (illness) — Not on injury report
Shakira Austin (hip) — Injured
Brittney Sykes (foot) — Injured
Karlie Samuelson (hand) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, Lexie Hull, Katie Lou Samuelson, Aliyah Boston
Temi Fagbenle (thumb) — Out
Fagbenle remains out due to a right thumb problem; she'll miss her second straight game with this injury after missing a month with a foot ailment earlier in the season. Indiana managed to edge New York on Saturday without Fagbenle, perhaps the team's most impressive win of the season. Damiris Dantas should earn a few extra minutes as coach Sides' backup big.
Confirmed Lineup: Haley Jones, Maya Caldwell, Allisha Gray, Nia Coffey, Tina Charles
Cheyenne Parker-Tyus (foot) — Not on injury report
Aerial Powers (calf) — Out
Laeticia Amihere (international commitment) — Not with team
Rhyne Howard (ankle) — Injured
Jordin Canada (finger) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Lindsay Allen, Marina Mabrey, Chennedy Carter, Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso
Elizabeth Williams (knee) — Out for season
Confirmed Lineup: Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young, A'ja Wilson, Kiah Stokes
Kiah Stokes (illness) — Available to play
Megan Gustafson (illness) — Out
The Aces' starting five will be fully intact with the return of Stokes after a one-game absence, as she's not listed on the injury report after missing Sunday's win with an illness. However, Las Vegas may have a higher ceiling without her, as the team registered a 120.9 Offensive Rating in a win over the Wings. It was their second-best offensive output of the season, and their best occurred when Stokes played a season-low 12 minutes against Phoenix on June 13. Alysha Clark could battle Stokes for a spot in the starting lineup.
Confirmed Lineup: Skylar Diggins-Smith, Jewell Loyd, Jordan Horston, Nneka Ogwumike, Ezi Magbegor
Confirmed Lineup: Odyssey Sims, Jacy Sheldon, Arike Ogunbowale, Natasha Howard, Teaira McCowan
Lou Lopez Sénéchal (illness) — Available to play
Satou Sabally (shoulder) — Injured
Maddy Siegrist (finger) — Injured
Jaelyn Brown (illness) — Out
Confirmed Lineup: Natasha Cloud, Kahleah Copper, Rebecca Allen, Mikiah Herbert Harrigan, Brittney Griner
Rebecca Allen (back) — In
Diana Taurasi (leg) — Out
Charisma Osborne (leg) — Out
Taurasi remains out for this game as she recovers from a lower left leg injury that sidelined her the previous contest. Allen is probable after also missing Sunday's win. Taurasi has missed two games this season, and the Mercury have posted a team-worst -14.2 with her off the court. Copper continues to lead all WNBA players with a 31.9% usage rate, and she has averaged 31.7 points per game in three games against the Wings this season.