As we enter August, the Seattle Storm are on a two-game winning streak. They were the last team in the WNBA to put together a multi-win streak this season, and their improved play coincides with a key player returning from a long layoff and a switch from a rookie to a veteran in the backcourt.
Both of those changes will be reflected in the article below. There are also two Minnesota Lynx in the article that are playing well with their best player injured, and a member of the Indiana Fever who is doing the same.
As fantasy hoops managers, scouring the free agency wire for players rounding into shape or making the most of increased opportunities is the name of the game. Let’s dig into more detail for this week’s recommendations.
Sami Whitcomb, G, Seattle Storm (rostered in 47.1% of ESPN leagues): Whitcomb has played four straight strong games, the last three of which back in the Storm starting lineup, as she’s seemingly overtaken rookie Ivana Dojkic‘s role with the first unit. In those four games, Whitcomb has averaged 10.8 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 3.8 APG, 3.0 3PG, 1.0 SPG and 0.8 BPG.
Gabby Williams, F, Seattle Storm (39.0%): Williams has settled back into the WNBA game after missing most of the season to play in…
