Fantasy WNBA Week 10: Top Risers and Fallers
The WNBA features five multi-game slates in Week 10, presenting plenty of opportunities to add valuable fantasy options in a busy week.
Top Fantasy WNBA Risers for Week 10
Leonie Fiebich, New York Liberty: Fiebich has scored double-digit points in six consecutive matchups, shooting an extremely efficient 67.4 percent from the field during that stretch. The 25-year-old forward has been a mainstay in the starting lineup this season, but she could become even more involved offensively as Breanna Stewart deals with a right leg injury. Since returning from a seven-game absence due to a EuroBasket commitment, Fiebich has boosted her fantasy relevance and continues to provide consistent production. Over her last five outings, she has averaged 14.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 2.0 three-pointers and 1.2 steals across 30.8 minutes per game.
Natasha Mack, Phoenix Mercury: Mack has started in six of her last seven appearances, making a major impact on the defensive end during that stretch. The 27-year-old has recorded two blocks in five of those outings and at least one steal in six. Mack has also been productive on the glass, grabbing six or more rebounds in six of those matchups. While the forward isn't expected to provide double-digit points consistently given the Mercury's offensive firepower, her efficiency on limited shot attempts and ability to impact the game in other areas makes her a fantasy-relevant option.
Haley Jones, Dallas Wings: Jones joined the Wings on a rest-of-season
Fantasy WNBA Week 10: Top Risers and Fallers
The WNBA features five multi-game slates in Week 10, presenting plenty of opportunities to add valuable fantasy options in a busy week.
Top Fantasy WNBA Risers for Week 10
Leonie Fiebich, New York Liberty: Fiebich has scored double-digit points in six consecutive matchups, shooting an extremely efficient 67.4 percent from the field during that stretch. The 25-year-old forward has been a mainstay in the starting lineup this season, but she could become even more involved offensively as Breanna Stewart deals with a right leg injury. Since returning from a seven-game absence due to a EuroBasket commitment, Fiebich has boosted her fantasy relevance and continues to provide consistent production. Over her last five outings, she has averaged 14.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 2.0 three-pointers and 1.2 steals across 30.8 minutes per game.
Natasha Mack, Phoenix Mercury: Mack has started in six of her last seven appearances, making a major impact on the defensive end during that stretch. The 27-year-old has recorded two blocks in five of those outings and at least one steal in six. Mack has also been productive on the glass, grabbing six or more rebounds in six of those matchups. While the forward isn't expected to provide double-digit points consistently given the Mercury's offensive firepower, her efficiency on limited shot attempts and ability to impact the game in other areas makes her a fantasy-relevant option.
Haley Jones, Dallas Wings: Jones joined the Wings on a rest-of-season contract July 8 and has settled into a meaningful role off the bench. The third-year guard has scored double-digit points in four consecutive outings, averaging 11.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 27.0 minutes per game during that span. Additionally, she has logged at least 28 minutes in each of her last three appearances. Despite the team's fairly crowded backcourt, Jones continues to prove she deserves a meaningful dose of minutes.
Key Fantasy WNBA Fallers to Avoid This Week
Kathryn Westbeld, Phoenix Mercury: Westbeld enjoyed a strong stretch from early to mid-July since Satou Sabally and Kahleah Copper were sidelined, but she has since seen a decline in her role. Over her last three appearances, Westbeld has averaged 2.0 points and 2.0 rebounds across 16.0 minutes per game. While the 29-year-old forward returned from a one-game absence due to an illness in Sunday's win over the Mystics, she played just 10 minutes in the contest, suggesting her role may continue to decline with the team at full strength.
Sami Whitcomb, Phoenix Mercury: Similar to Westbeld, Whitcomb saw an increased role in early to mid-July due to injuries. However, Monique Akoa-Makani is back from her two-game absence due to a concussion, while both Satou Sabally and Kahleah Copper returned following the All-Star break. Whitcomb has struggled with efficiency in her last five appearances, during which she has averaged 6.6 points while shooting just 25.0 percent from the field. While the veteran guard has still averaged 4.2 assists in 24.6 minutes per game during that stretch, her inefficiency and diminishing role have significantly reduced her fantasy appeal.
Kennedy Burke, New York Liberty: Burke has been a key reserve for most of the season, even stepping into the starting lineup at times. However, the 28-year-old forward has seen a dip in playing time recently, averaging 4.3 points and 1.3 rebounds across 15.0 minutes per game in three appearances since the All-Star break. The Liberty signed Stephanie Talbot to a rest-of-season contract July 21, and she has also cut into Burke's minutes. While Breanna Stewart's right leg injury could lead to a slight bump in playing time for Burke, she'll likely have to share those extra frontcourt minutes with Isabelle Harrison and Talbot.
Fantasy WNBA Player to Watch in Week 10
Kierstan Bell, Las Vegas Aces: Bell replaced Jewell Loyd in the starting five during Sunday's win over Dallas and posted a career-high 19 points. Bell has logged double-digit minutes in back-to-back games, during which she has averaged 14.0 points while shooting 47.4 percent from the field in 17.0 minutes per game. Loyd was effective off the bench Sunday after a recent slump, though Bell's evolving role will be one to monitor moving forward.
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