
Mercedes Russell
29-Year-Old
Free Agent WNBA
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1.7
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1.2
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0.6
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0.3
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0.2
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
After seven seasons in Seattle, Russell signed with Los Angeles this offseason. The veteran has played more than 20 minutes per game only twice over her eight-year career and not since 2021. With Cameron Brink likely unavailable for at least the start of 2025 due to a knee injury, Russell should be able to carve out a rotational role in the Sparks' frontcourt. However, she'll likely be behind Rickea Jackson, Dearica Hamby and maybe even Azura Stevens. When Russell is seeing 20-plus minutes, she can provide fantasy value, but she's unlikely to have that type of role consistently with the Sparks. Read Past Outlooks

Waived by Los Angeles
The Sparks waived Russell on Saturday.
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After 20 games played with Los Angeles during the 2025 campaign, the team has decided to part ways with Russell. The veteran center didn't make a significant impact during her short time with the Sparks, averaging 1.7 points and 1.2 rebounds across 8.2 minutes per game.
After 20 games played with Los Angeles during the 2025 campaign, the team has decided to part ways with Russell. The veteran center didn't make a significant impact during her short time with the Sparks, averaging 1.7 points and 1.2 rebounds across 8.2 minutes per game.
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Russell was a key depth piece for Seattle last season, starting 13 of her 37 appearances. In 19.1 minutes per game, she posted 5.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists. She continued to be an especially good source of efficient scoring (51.6 FG%), offensive rebounding (1.1) and shot-blocking (0.5). Turnovers (1.5 per game) remain an issue, however. It seems unlikely Russell will have a sizable fantasy impact this season, but she could continue to get spot start opportunities. However, those opportunities will be at a premium after Seattle brought in one of the league's top veterans in Nneka Ogwumike.
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Plays nine minutes in loss
Russell posted two points (1-3 FG) in nine minutes during Thursday's 91-82 loss to the Lynx.
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Limited to seven minutes
Russell closed with two points (1-1 FG) and one assist across seven minutes during Thursday's 89-79 loss to the Liberty.
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Limited impact in loss
Russell racked up two points (1-2 FG) and two rebounds across seven minutes during Tuesday's 97-86 loss to Chicago.
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Limited to six minutes
Russell notched two points (1-1 FG) in six minutes during Monday's 89-81 loss to the Valkyries.
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Season-high 16 minutes Sunday
Russell tallied four points (2-3 FG), two rebounds, one steal and two blocks in 16 minutes during Sunday's 85-80 defeat to Phoenix.
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