ALANNA SMITH NEWS

Grabs six boards in win Smith finished with seven points (3-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block across 15 minutes in Saturday's 111-58 win over the Aces.

Impact Smith tied her season low in playing time during the blowout win but still provided a fairly well-rounded performance. However, the 28-year-old struggled from beyond the arc and has now shot 26.7 percent from downtown in her last four appearances. Still, Smith continues to provide solid fantasy value thanks to her ability to contribute across the stat sheet.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

MVP frontrunner Napheesa Collier leaves during Lynx's 53-point blowout win over Aces

Minnesota Lynx forward and MVP frontrunner Napheesa Collier injured her right ankle during Saturday’s 111-58 victory over the Las Vegas Aces

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Scores 12 points in win Smith amassed 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists and three blocks across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 100-93 win over the Liberty.

Impact Smith has reached double figures in two straight games, and she continues to thrive as a fantasy asset for her ability to contribute across the board. In 26.6 minutes per game this season, she holds averages of 9.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.1 steals, 2.1 blocks and 1.3 three-pointers.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Collier scores 30, McBride 24 as Lynx beat Liberty 100-93 in Finals rematch

Napheesa Collier had 30 points and nine rebounds, Kayla McBride added 24 points, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the short-handed New York Liberty 100-93 in a rematch of last year’s WN...

JULY 31 • Associated Press

Not on injury report for Wednesday Smith (ankle) isn't listed on the Lynx's injury report for Wednesday's game against the Liberty.

Impact Smith sustained an apparent ankle injury in Sunday's loss to the Dream and did not return. However, she's set to suit up against New York. Over her last five outings, the 28-year-old has averaged 8.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks across 24.8 minutes per game.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Dream end Lynx's 14-game home winning streak with 90-86 win, Griner scores season-high 22

Brittney Griner scored a season-high 22 points and the hot-shooting Atlanta Dream handed the Minnesota Lynx their first loss in 15 home games this season 90-86

JULY 28 • Associated Press

Heads to locker room Smith suffered an apparent leg injury and headed to the locker room during Sunday's game against the Dream, Mitchell Hansen of CanisHoopus.com reports.

Impact Before limping to the locker room, Smith logged 31 minutes on the floor. She racked up 12 points, three rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes across board Smith recorded 10 points (3-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 91-68 victory over the Sky.

Impact Smith's ability to contribute across the board continues to make her very appealing in fantasy formats. In 26.6 minutes per contest, she's shooting 48.2 percent from the field with averages of 9.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.1 steals and 2.1 blocks.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 11 points in win Smith amassed 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one block in 22 minutes during Wednesday's 79-66 win over Phoenix.

Impact Despite a limited workload, Smith put up another appetizing fantasy line. Her ability to contribute across the board makes her particularly valuable in fantasy formats. In 26.6 minutes across 23 appearances, Smith holds averages of 9.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.1 steals and 2.2 blocks on 48.4 percent shooting from the field.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Lynx beat the Mercury 79-66 to improve to 12-0 at home heading into the All-Star break

Kayla McBride scored 18 points, Courtney Williams had 12 points, seven rebounds and five assists, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Phoenix Mercury 79-66 to improve to 12-0 at home t...

JULY 16 • Associated Press

Hands out five assists Smith amassed four points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one block across 25 minutes during Monday's 91-78 win over the Sky.

Impact Smith's scoring comes and goes, but she can fill up a stat sheet. In just 26.8 minutes per contest this season, Smith holds averages of 9.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.2 blocks on 47.8 percent shooting from the field.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota takes on Phoenix, seeks 20th win of season

Minnesota will try to earn its 20th win of the season when the Lynx host the Phoenix Mercury

JULY 15 • Associated Press

Career-high six steals in loss Smith accumulated eight points (4-10 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), six steals, five rebounds, four assists, and two blocks over 34 minutes during Saturday's 87-81 loss to the Sky.

Impact Smith struggled from three-point range but still provided a fairly well-rounded performance, including a game- and career-high mark in steals. Over her last five appearances, the 28-year-old has averaged 7.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.2 steals, 2.2 assists and 2.2 blocks across 26.2 minutes per game.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Natisha Hiedeman scores 18, Napheesa Collier adds 17 and the Lynx beat the Sparks 91-82

Natisha Hiedeman came off the bench to score 18 points, Napheesa Collier added 17 points, eight rebounds and five assists and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Los Angeles Sparks 91-82

JULY 10 • Associated Press

Pulls down nine rebounds Smith had two points (1-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt), nine rebounds and one assist in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 79-71 loss to the Mercury.

Impact Smith has been ice cold for the Lynx, shooting a combined 9-of-32 from the field over her last four games. Her ability to produce peripheral stats has kept her fantasy appeal afloat, however. For the season, Smith holds averages of 9.6 points, 2.8 assists, 5.5 rebounds, 0.9 steals and 2.3 blocks.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Williams scores 25 as Lynx earn 11th straight home win, beating Sky 80-75

Courtney Williams tied her season high with 25 points, Napheesa Collier scored 21 and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Chicago Sky 80-75

JULY 7 • Associated Press

Available, Starting Sunday Smith (knee) will start Sunday's game against the Sky, Mitchell Hansen of CanisHoopus.com reports.

Impact Smith left Saturday's game against the Valkyries early due to a knee injury, but she will be able to suit up Sunday. Over her last four appearances, Smith has averaged 8.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.5 blocks and 1.0 steals in 24.5 minutes per contest.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Probable Sunday Smith (knee) is probable for Sunday's game against the Sky.

Impact Smith is expected to suit up after exiting Saturday's win over the Valkyries due to a knee injury and not returning. The 28-year-old has averaged 11.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 3.2 blocks and 1.2 steals in 25.6 minutes per game over her last five appearances.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Saturday Smith (knee) will not return to Saturday's game against Golden State. She finished with five points (2-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), six assists, five rebounds, one steal and two blocks in 19 mi...

Impact Smith had some bad luck Saturday. She first suffered an ankle issue that forced her to the locker room, but she returned a few minutes later. She then tweaked her knee, with the Lynx ruling her out for good shortly after. Her status for Sunday's game against the Sky is now in jeopardy. If she misses time, Diamond Miller and Natisha Hiedeman could be more involved for the Lynx.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Smith (knee) is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Valkyries.

Impact After tweaking her ankle early in the contest, Smith is now dealing with a knee issue. She's played 19 minutes so far with five points, six assists and five rebounds.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to game Smith (ankle) returned to Saturday's game against the Valkyries, Kent Youngblood of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Smith appeared to tweak her ankle early on in this contest and went to the locker room in some pain, only to return a few minutes later. For now, it appears she'll be fine to finish this contest.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Napheesa Collier scores 28 and the Lynx dominate the third quarter in a 92-75 win over Mystics

Napheesa Collier scored 28 points, Courtney Williams had 10 points, six rebounds, eight assists and five steals and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Washington Mystics 92-75 for their t...

JULY 4 • Associated Press

Paces Minnesota in loss Smith provided 15 points (5-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 31 minutes in Tuesday's 74-59 loss to the Fever in the Commissioner's Cup Champ...

Impact The 28-year-old led the Lynx in scoring, stepping up as Napheesa Collier and Courtney Williams struggled with efficiency. Smith also tied the game-high mark in three-pointers and finished as one of three Lynx players to record double-digit points, along with Collier and Williams. Smith has scored in double figures in two of her last five regular-season outings, averaging 12.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.0 blocks and 2.8 assists across 28.2 minutes per game during that span.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Missing Clark, Fever soar past Lynx 74-59 to win WNBA Commissioner's Cup

Natasha Howard had 16 points, 12 rebounds and four assists as the Indiana Fever defeated the Minnesota Lynx 74-59 in the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup final

JULY 2 • Associated Press

Full stat line in victory Smith finished with nine points (4-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt), eight rebounds, four assists, three blocks and two steals over 30 minutes during Friday's 96-92 overtime win over Atlanta.

Impact Smith stuffed the stat sheet Friday, leading the Lynx in rebounds, blocks and steals. The 28-year-old has now recorded multiple blocks in five consecutive appearances. During that span, she has averaged 10.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.2 blocks and 2.8 assists across 28.4 minutes per game.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE