The fantasy women’s basketball playoffs are right around the corner, starting as soon as next week in some leagues. In the WNBA, teams are also gearing up for the stretch run and trying to get into position to make the postseason.
Several players that have been injured for a long period are on the verge of return, such as both Elena Delle Donne and Shakira Austin of the Washington Mystics. Both are traveling with the Mystics on their upcoming two-game road trip, signaling the possibility that either/both could play this week.
That is outstanding for the Mystics and the league itself, but could spell the end of the fantasy hoops runs of players like Tianna Hawkins and Queen Egbo, who have played well in their absence.
Keep focused on the WNBA league and news on a nightly basis to stay abreast of the latest developments that could affect playing time rotations, and finish your seasons strong as the playoffs approach.
Let’s dig into more detail for this week’s recommendations.
Sami Whitcomb, G, Seattle Storm (Rostered in 45.9% of ESPN leagues): Whitcomb continues to play well since moving into the starting lineup. In those five starts, she has averaged 10.6 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 4.2 APG, 2.8 3PG, 1.0 BPG and 0.4 SPG in 31.2 MPG.
