Fantasy women’s hoops weekly picks: Awa Fam moving into Storm starting lineupAwa Fam (right) of the Seattle Storm has scored in double figures in two of her past three games. Jesse Johnson-Imagn ImagesESPN FantasyJun 9, 2026, 11:18 AM ETClose
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June 9: Four players to add to your lineups
André Snellings: Kelsey Plum returned from her three-game injury absence last week and has largely picked up where she left off. Plum is leading the WNBA in scoring with 25.5 PPG and is fifth in assists with 6.4 APG. Though the Los Angeles Sparks are currently outside of the playoffs picture, Plum is putting together a season that would otherwise make her an MVP. Either way, she is a viable candidate for fantasy MVP with one of the highest trade values in the league.
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Elsewhere around the league, the New York Liberty have won five straight games, even though they are still dealing with injury issues to some of their best players. Sabrina Ionescu has still played only one game this season, sitting the last six and is currently dealing with a back injury. Teammate Satou Sabally has played in four straight games since having to miss a game due to illness, and is ramping up her workload as she recovers from the cyst injury that has bothered her all season. Sabally has averaged 11.3 PPG in her past three, and has averaged more than 20 minutes played in back-to-back games for only the second time this season.
Caitlin Clark has been playing through a back injury and illness of late, leading the Indiana Fever to a victory over the Atlanta Dream. That win had been rare of late for the Fever, who had lost three of their past four games before Clark had another hero moment last night. Clark hit a game-winning three-pointer from the logo against the Washington Mystics last night to get the Fever their second win in their past three and move them back up to sixth in the standings.
As we do in this space, let’s take a closer look into the all of the action around the league and identify four players who fantasy managers might consider targeting if they are available in your leagues.
Free agent picks
Maddy Siegrist, F, Dallas Wings (Rostered in 22.5% of ESPN leagues): Siegrist has started the last three games for the Wings in place of Alanna Smith. Smith missed only one game due to illness, but Siegrist has stayed in the starting lineup in the two games since. Siegrist has taken advantage of the starting role, averaging 11.0 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 1.7 SPG and 1.7 3PG in the three starts.
Natisha Hiedeman, G, Seattle Storm (48.0%): Hiedeman has started all 13 games for the Storm this season and has been making a big impact. Hiedeman has averaged 15.7 PPG, 4.2 APG and 2.5 3PG in her last ten games.
Isabelle Harrison, F, Toronto Tempo (6.5%): Harrison made her season debut on Sunday after recovering from a hand injury, scoring 14 points with six boards in 17 minutes. She has a path to playing time and production with the Tempo, and could be a solid producer of scoring and rebounding moving forward.
Awa Fam, C, Seattle Storm (28.1%): Fam has played 29 minutes or more in four straight games and moved into the starting lineup for the last three. Fam’s best game came against the Phoenix Mercury last week, with 18 points, six rebounds, two blocks and a steal in 33 minutes. Fam has that type of upside on any given night, and if she remains the starter she could start to achieve that upside.
June 5: Weekend preview and streaming picks
Nyara Sabally’s career has taken off with the Tempo. Dustin Satloff/Getty ImagesEric Moody: The first month of the WNBA season has already created plenty of fantasy movement. Injuries for the Minnesota Lynx, Seattle Storm, New York Liberty and the Los Angeles Sparks have opened up additional minutes, while expansion teams like the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo are getting legitimate production from players who had minimal fantasy relevance in past seasons.
In a season where injuries and expansion teams are reshaping rotations, the best managers will be the ones who adjust first.
Fantasy stream team
Let’s look at some streaming options rostered in fewer than 50% of ESPN leagues, with three games scheduled Friday, four more on Saturday and two on Sunday.
Nyara Sabally, F/C, Toronto Tempo (rostered in 46.2% of ESPN leagues): Sabally is in the midst of a career-best season with the Tempo. She contributes in every statistical category and has scored at least 18 fantasy points in three of her last four games, including a 48-point fantasy performance. Sabally has averaged 25.8 minutes per game, keeping her firmly on the streaming radar.
Nia Coffey, F/C, Minnesota Lynx (41.2%): The Lynx are thriving despite still being without Napheesa Collier, and Coffey is one of the players who has benefited. She has become a legitimate floor spacer, shooting well from beyond the arc for a Minnesota team that thrives on ball movement. Coffey has also excelled defensively and has scored at least 20 fantasy points in five consecutive games, including one 40-point performance.
Carla Leite, G, Portland Fire (37.4%): Leite contributes mostly through points and assists, but that role has still translated to steady fantasy value. She has scored at least 23 fantasy points in four of her last six games and played at least 22 minutes in each of them. Leite is getting the kind of runway expansion teams can provide, and she is turning it into real fantasy value.
Julie Allemand, G, Toronto Tempo (5.9%): Kiki Rice suffered a Grade 2 ankle sprain during Wednesday’s game against the Liberty, and since she was on crutches afterward, it seems unlikely she’ll be ready for Sunday’s matchup against the Chicago Sky. That puts Allemand on the streaming radar after she played the most minutes among Tempo reserves and finished with 17 fantasy points.
June 4: Injury watch for must-hold players and tough drops
Ezi Magbegor has missed the Seattle Storm’s first 11 games this season due to a foot injury. Erica Denhoff/Icon SportswireInjuries have become one of the WNBA’s biggest storylines. With a 44-game schedule packed into a tight window and a more physical style of play, availability matters more than ever. For fantasy managers, injuries and IR management are now part of the weekly grind. Here’s a sampling of what to do with some of the bigger names who are missing time.Kelsey Plum is considered day-to-day after being diagnosed with an ankle sprain last week. Before the injury, she was off to an MVP-caliber start, leading the league with 26.8 PPG while averaging a career-high 6.3 APG. She’s an obvious must-hold regardless, but it also doesn’t sound like she will be out for too much longer.
Another clear must-hold, Sabrina Ionescu is dealing with back soreness, but the New York Liberty are hopeful she can return Saturday against the Indiana Fever. She has played only one game this season after missing the first five with a left foot injury. Ionescu averaged 18.2 PPG, 5.7 APG, 4.9 RPG and a career-high 1.3 SPG last season.
Napheesa Collier remains sidelined after undergoing procedures on both ankles, and her return timeline is still fluid as she works back toward team-related activities. The availability risk is real, but Collier remains a must-hold because of her elite per-game upside after she averaged 41.1 fantasy PPG in 2025. Managers should keep her stashed on IR.
Dominique Malonga will miss an eighth consecutive game while in concussion protocol and remains without a clear return timetable. She averaged 30.3 fantasy points over her first three games, so she is still worth holding if you have the roster flexibility. The Seattle Storm will need her to play a significant role once she returns, especially with Ezi Magbegor still sidelined by a foot injury.
Magbegor is the tougher hold. She took a step back offensively in 2025, averaging 8.0 PPG while shooting a career-worst 49.3% from the field, though she still contributed 6.5 RPG and 2.2 BPG. If you need immediate production or to open up an IR spot, she is a reasonable drop candidate.
Brionna Jones remains sidelined indefinitely after undergoing surgery for a meniscus tear suffered overseas in February. It’s a frustrating situation, but it is hard to drop a player who averaged 26.3 fantasy points per game last season and contributes across the box score. Once healthy, Jones should have a vital frontcourt role alongside Angel Reese, giving her excellent rest-of-season value if your roster can wait.
June 2: Which WNBA players are giving fantasy managers the steadiest production?
A’ja Wilson is still the gold standard for consistent fantasy production. David Gonzales-Imagn ImagesEric Moody: High-floor fantasy players do not need everything to go right to help your lineup. They play steady minutes, stay involved in the offense and can still produce when their shot isn’t falling because they contribute to more than one category. A player can have a high ceiling, but if most of her fantasy value comes from points, one cold shooting night can wreck the box score. The safer players rebound, create assists, add defensive stats, get to the free throw line or simply play enough minutes to stack production.A’ja Wilson is still the standard. Wilson has averaged 1.42 fantasy points per minute while playing more than 30 minutes per game, which gives managers the best of both worlds: a high weekly floor and the ceiling to swing a matchup.
Alyssa Thomas is another strong example. She does not need to score 25 points to deliver value because so much of her production comes from rebounds, assists and defensive stats. Caitlin Clark also fits this group because of her scoring and playmaking. The efficiency may move around from game to game, but her usage, minutes and assists keep her fantasy production from falling too far.
Angel Reese and Jessica Shepard get there in different ways, but both provide a valuable floor. Rebounding is one of the steadier fantasy categories, and neither needs a big scoring night to help managers. Breanna Stewart brings similar safety because she can score, rebound, defend and add blocks. Kelsey Plum is more scoring-dependent, but her minutes, usage and shot volume keep her in the reliable fantasy group. Paige Bueckers also belongs in the conversation because she is already producing through both scoring and playmaking.
There are also players worth tracking because a bigger or steadier role could push them from occasional streamers into reliable options. Nia Coffey is already close to fitting that mold while Napheesa Collier remains sidelined. Coffey has averaged 9.9 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 1.4 APG, 1.0 BPG and 0.7 SPG across 26.2 MPG. Her value is not just tied to points, and she has scored at least 20 fantasy points in four straight games.
Carla Leite is more of a watch-list player who could move into that category if her current role sticks. She has scored at least 23 fantasy points in four of her last five games and has played at least 22 minutes in five straight. Leite contributes mostly through points and assists, but her 30.7% usage rate over the last five games helps offset the lack of production in other categories.
Azura Stevens is worth watching because frontcourt production can scale quickly. She does not need huge usage to become a steady fantasy contributor if she continues to rebound, block shots and score efficiently.
Nyara Sabally, Emily Engstler, NaLyssa Smith and Kiki Rice should also stay on your radar. Sabally has shown scoring, rebounding and defensive upside. Engstler can get there with steals and blocks. Smith gets more interesting if her minutes stay in the mid-20s, while Rice is worth watching as her role grows.
