A quarter into the campaign, each team in the WNBA now has at least one loss. Losses are part of the sheer variance of the sport in a competitive and deep talent pool — elements fantasy managers can gain deeper appreciation for.
The most meaningful outcomes emerge when players and coaches adapt in the wake of losses. You are similarly tasked to reflect and react to how players produce for your fantasy team.
What can you do when one of your fantasy stars is injured? It’s time to hit free agency in pursuit of instant production.
With the goal of unearthing ascendant talent from around the league, let’s look at some widely available players with meaningful starts to the new season.
Backcourt
Carla Leite, G, Golden State Valkyries (Rostered in 2.8% of ESPN leagues)
The upstart Valkyries are missing several backcourt contributors for a variety of reasons, which has elevated Leite to an important role in recent games. The French guard made her anticipated WNBA debut in mid-May and has since been elevated to a star…
