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
Napheesa Collier (foot) — Out
Diana Taurasi (leg) — In
Brittney Griner (hip) — In
Natasha Cloud (knee) — In
Aerial Powers (calf) — Not on injury report
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Confirmed Lineup: Natasha Cloud, Diana Taurasi, Kahleah Copper, Rebecca Allen, Brittney Griner
Natasha Cloud (knee) — In
Diana Taurasi (leg) — In
Brittney Griner (hip) — In
Sug Sutton (hamstring) — Out
Charisma Osborne (leg) — Out
Phoenix finished the previous outing with just six available players. Kahleah Copper ran the point often in that game due to the lack of guard depth, and the Mercury ultimately lost to Indiana. They'll likely need one of Taurasi or Cloud available to compete with the Sun. Connecticut is 2-0 versus the Mercury this season and had a 23-point victory against them in May.
Confirmed Lineup: Tyasha Harris, DiJonai Carrington, DeWanna Bonner, Alyssa Thomas, Brionna Jones
Tiffany Mitchell (hip) — Available
Moriah Jefferson (ankle) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young, A'ja Wilson, Kiah Stokes
Confirmed Lineup: Julie Vanloo, Ariel Atkins, DiDi Richards, Myisha Hines-Allen, Stefanie Dolson
Shakira Austin (hip) — Injured
Brittney Sykes (foot) — Injured
Karlie Samuelson (hand) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, Katie Lou Samuelson, NaLyssa Smith, Aliyah Boston
Temi Fagbenle (thumb) — Out
Clark had another great performance her last time out, recording 20 points, 13 assists, and six rebounds against a hobbled Mercury team. Now, she and the Fever will face the Lynx, who have the league's fourth-best Net Rating (+8.2). Indiana's 54.9% rebound percentage in July is the second-best league-wide, while the Lynx' 46.2% is the second-worst.
Confirmed Lineup: Courtney Williams, Kayla McBride, Bridget Carleton, Dorka Juhasz, Alanna Smith
Napheesa Collier (foot) — Out
Olivia Epoupa (thigh) — Out
Confirmed Lineup: Haley Jones, Maya Caldwell, Allisha Gray, Naz Hillmon, Tina Charles
Aerial Powers (calf) — Not on injury report
Rhyne Howard (ankle) — Injured
Jordin Canada (finger) — Injured
Laeticia Amihere (international commitment) — Not with team
The Dream could get Powers back after a six-game absence. Her return would help Atlanta, who has a league-worst 89.9 Offensive Rating this month. Regardless of Powers' final status, the Dream could struggle versus the Storm, who have won six of their last eight games and have the league's best Defensive Rating (92.9) in July.
Confirmed Lineup: Skylar Diggins-Smith, Jewell Loyd, Jordan Horston, Nneka Ogwumike, Ezi Magbegor