Aaliyah Nye - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

After 6 straight losing seasons, the Sparks bet on youth and a $150 million practice facility

The Los Angeles Sparks are focusing on the future as their sixth consecutive losing season nears an end

3 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday Nye (not with team) will miss Sunday's game in Seattle.

Impact Nye is not currently with the team. Her next chance to play will come Thursday, Sept. 17, in Dallas.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Heading to Los Angeles The Sparks acquired Nye off waivers from the Dream on Saturday.

Impact Nye will call Los Angeles her new home after being waived by Atlanta on Thursday. She's seen minimal playing time this season, averaging only 2.3 minutes per game over 19 appearances, but she could get some additional run time with her new team.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Atlanta The Dream waived Nye on Thursday.

Impact The Dream needed a roster spot to complete the DeWanna Bonner signing. Nye averaged a mere 2.3 minutes across 19 appearances.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sees 12 minutes in win Nye chipped in three points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt) in 12 minutes during Thursday's 124-88 win over the Sparks.

Impact Nye picked up some run in garbage time for the Dream. In her previous four appearances, she played a combined 10 minutes.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Fares well off bench Nye closed with six points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one block over seven minutes during Thursday's 104-69 victory over Connecticut.

Impact Nye made the most of her limited action in Thursday's lopsided win. But until there are some consistent changes in Nye's playing time, she will remain off the fantasy radar.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 27 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Omitted from injury report Nye (knee) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's game against Portland.

Impact Nye is set to be available following a nine-game absence due to a knee injury. She's averaged just 1.5 minutes per game across 11 regular-season appearances in 2026 and isn't guaranteed to see the floor Saturday.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Thursday Nye (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Storm.

Impact Nye will miss a ninth consecutive contest due to a left knee injury, though her continued absence shouldn't cause any waves in the rotation. Her next chance to play will come Saturday against Portland.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Thursday Nye (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Storm.

Impact Nye is aiming to end an eight-game absence with a knee injury Thursday. However, she's yet to log greater than five minutes in any of her 11 appearances this year.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Out again for Saturday Nye (knee) is out for Saturday's game against the Valkyries.

Impact Nye will be sidelined for an eighth straight game and remains without a timetable to return. Her next chance to play comes July 9 against Seattle.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Thursday Nye (knee) is listed as out for Thursday's game against Washington.

Impact Nye is out for a seventh consecutive contest with a knee injury. Her next opportunity to play comes Saturday against the Valkyries.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Nye (knee) will remain on the inactive list for Saturday's game in Seattle.

Impact This will mark Nye's sixth straight game on the sidelines. Her next chance to play will come Thursday against the Mystics.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out again Nye (knee) is listed as out for Friday's game against Golden State.

Impact Nye will now miss a fifth consecutive game Friday due to a knee injury. However, since she has only logged a combined 15 minutes across 10 regular-season appearances throughout the 2026 campaign, her absence won't affect the rotation.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Wednesday Nye (Knee) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against Golden State.

Impact Nye will miss a fourth consecutive game Wednesday because of a knee injury, with her next opportunity to return coming on Friday for the rematch. With that in mind, Nye hasn't logged more than five minutes in a game this season, so her absence won't significantly impact the rotation.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Monday Nye (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Tempo.

Impact Nye will miss a third straight game due to a left knee injury. Her next opportunity to suit up will come Wednesday against Golden State.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Saturday Nye (knee) is out for Saturday's game against the Fever.

Impact Nye hasn't been able to consistently crack the rotation for Atlanta, so her absence won't impact fantasy hoops much. Her next chance to play comes Monday against Toronto.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Nye is out for Thursday's game in Indiana due to a left knee injury.

Impact Nye has been a negligible part of the Dream's rotation this season, so her absence from the active roster won't impact Atlanta's game plan. Her next chance to play will come in a rematch with the Fever on Saturday.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Remains nearly invisible Nye amassed one assist and one steal in one minute during Thursday's 104-90 loss to the Liberty.

Impact Nye has been a non-factor in Atlanta's rotation this year. Over her 10 appearances, she's exceeded one minute only two times so far.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Non-factor in loss Nye posted no counting stats over two minutes during Wednesday's 96-81 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Nye made her third appearance Wednesday since joining the Dream. She's recorded zero counting stats across three brief outings, leaving her with little fantasy relevance.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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MAY 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Not listed on injury report Nye (not injury related) isn't listed on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Wings.

Impact Nye is set to make her team debut Tuesday after being claimed off waivers by Atlanta on Saturday. Over 44 regular-season appearances (two starts) with the Aces in 2025, the second-year guard averaged 3.8 points and 1.5 rebounds in 15.3 minutes per contest.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Nye (not with team) won't play Saturday against the Lynx.

Impact Nye was claimed off waivers by the Dream on Saturday, but she hasn't yet had the time to report to the team. Her next chance to make her Atlanta debut will come Tuesday in Dallas.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed off waivers by Dream The Dream claimed Nye off waivers Saturday.

Impact Nye was selected with the No. 8 pick by Toronto in the 2026 WNBA expansion draft, but the Tempo waived her ahead of their regular-season opener. The sharpshooter will now land in Atlanta, where she'll provide floor spacing in the backcourt and bring championship experience to the locker room.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

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After 6 straight losing seasons, the Sparks bet on youth and a $150 million practice facility