
Azura Stevens took on a starting role Friday with Candace Parker sidelined due to a non-COVID illness, and Stevens should see increased run once again Sunday since Parker remains out.

With Elena Delle Donne resting, Ariel Atkins will have to step up offensively and lead the Washington Mystics against Arike Ogunbowale and the Dallas Wings on Thursday night.

Arike Ogunbowale struggled in the first game after the All-Star break, but she's bounced back (25.0 points over her last three games) and will look to continue her strong play against the Fever on Sunday.

Sylvia Fowles has posted double-doubles in three of her last four appearances and should have plenty of frontcourt work Friday since Damiris Dantas is away from the team.

Elena Delle Donne will look to continue her solid play against Sabrina Ionescu and the Liberty during a Thursday afternoon contest in Washington.

Rhyne Howard has been cleared to return following a two-game absence due to a shoulder injury and will look to continue her breakout rookie campaign against the Aces on Tuesday.

A'ja Wilson has been on a tear lately and should be in store for another big game with Jonquel Jones absent due to COVID-19 protocols.

Arike Ogunbowale will look to bounce back in a big way Thursday after shooting just 4-for-18 from the field during Dallas' first game of the second half.

Breanna Stewart has dominated the three previous meetings versus the Wings and should be positioned for another huge outing coming out of the All-Star break.

After posting the first 30-point triple-double in WNBA history against the Aces on Wednesday, Sabrina Ionescu will attempt to remain productive Thursday against Phoenix.

Sabrina Ionescu has been a well-rounded contributor recently and should have a chance to thrive in a matchup against the Aces on Wednesday that should feature plenty of offense.

Lexie Brown has been a productive member of the Sparks' crowded backcourt recently and should see increased usage once again Sunday since Brittney Sykes is out for a second consecutive game.

Sylvia Fowles is now three games removed from her knee injury and could be positioned for a sizable workload as the Lynx look to upset the Aces, the top team in the West.

Diana Taurasi has upped her involvement on offense and on the boards in the wake of Tina Charles' departure and should have another healthy stat line in store Wednesday.

Jackie Young's production has steadily increased over her three games since returning to the court, and the Aces are heavily favored against the Mystics on Saturday in spite of Washington's strong defense.

Candace Parker was solid in her return from a two-game absence due to an ankle injury and will look to maintain that momentum heading into Thursday's showdown with Nneka Ogwumike and the Los Angeles Sparks.

While A'ja Wilson sports one of the highest salaries on Tuesday's slate, she's displayed enough upside over the last three games to still provide plenty of value against the Sky.