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Leads team in dimes in rout Melbourne produced four points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), five assists and one steal in 21 minutes during Sunday's 94-65 loss to Indiana.

Impact Melbourne paced the Mystics in assists Sunday, and it was the ninth time this season that she racked up at least five dimes. She's come off the bench in seven consecutive appearances, with Melbourne averaging 3.6 points, 3.7 assists, 1.4 rebounds and 0.7 steals in 21.6 minutes per game while shooting a miserable 30.0 percent from the floor.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Notches two points in loss Melbourne ended Thursday's 75-69 loss to the Mercury with two points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal over 15 minutes.

Impact Melbourne was coming off a strong showing with nine points in 21 minutes against the Sparks on Sunday, but she couldn't find her rhythm Thursday. For the season, the guard holds averages of 6.0 points, 2.8 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 0.6 steals in 23.6 minutes per game.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hamby scores 20, Plum has 14 of 18 in 4th quarter to help Sparks beat Mystics 81-78

Dearica Hamby scored 20 points, Kelsey Plum had 14 of her 18 in the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Sparks held off the Washington Mystics 81-78

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Dishes out six assists in defeat Melbourne accumulated two points (1-2 FG), six assists and one rebound in 24 minutes during Saturday's 91-81 loss to Las Vegas.

Impact The 23-year-old guard moved to the bench Saturday, with Alysha Clark joining the starting five. Melbourne scored fewer than five points for the second consecutive game, though she recorded a team high in assists. Over her last five appearances, she's averaged 7.0 points, 4.0 assists and 2.0 rebounds across 25.6 minutes per game.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Saturday Melbourne is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Aces.

Impact Melbourne will head to the bench Saturday after making eight straight starts since Aug. 5. The guard left Thursday's matchup against the Sun in the second quarter with a head injury but returned for the second half and wasn't listed on the latest injury report. In her place, Alysha Clark will draw the start.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starts second half Melbourne (head) returned to start the second half of Thursday's game against the Sun, Emily Adams of The Hartford Courant reports.

Impact Melbourne went to the locker room after sustaining a head injury early in the second quarter but returned to open the second half. Barring any setbacks, she should log heavy minutes the rest of the way if the game stays competitive.

AUGUST 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Melbourne (head) went to the locker room in the second quarter of Thursday's game against the Sun, Jenn Hatfield of The Next reports.

Impact Melbourne exited to the locker room under her own power at the 9:10 mark of the second quarter after suffering a head injury. If she's unable to return, players like Lucy Olsen, Alysha Clark and Emily Engstler could be in line for added minutes.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 11 points in home loss Melbourne posted 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT) with four assists and two rebounds across 30 minutes in Tuesday's 80-69 loss against the Sun.

Impact Melbourne was extremely efficient from the field in another start, although she did turn the ball over four times. The 23-year-old continues to start following the trade of Aaliyah Edwards to Connecticut at the deadline. Melbourne has scored at least 10 points in three of the past four contests, and she has four or more assists in three straight games.

AUGUST 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Totals 11 points in Sunday's start Melbourne managed 11 points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) with four assists, two rebounds, one steal and one block in 24 minutes in Sunday's 95-86 win over the Sparks.

Impact Melbourne was very efficient from the field, getting another start following the trade of Aaliyah Edwards to the Sun. She might have had an even bigger performance before fouling out after 24 minutes.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Citron scores 25 points, Iriafen adds 18 points, 10 rebounds as Mystics beat Sparks 95-86

Sonia Citron tied her career high with five 3-pointers and finished with 24 points, Kiki Iriafen added 18 points and 10 rebounds and the Washington Mystics beat the Los Angeles Spa...

AUGUST 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Hits double digits in points Melbourne supplied 10 points (3-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT) and one assist in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 88-83 loss to Golden State.

Impact Melbourne has picked up the pace since Aaliyah Edwards was traded to the Sun, posting at least eight points in three of the previous four outings. Melbourne is averaging 6.5 points, 2.5 assists and 2.0 rebounds in the past four appearances.

AUGUST 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Burton scores career-high 30, Valkyries hit franchise-record 15 3s in 88-83 win over Mystics

Veronica Burton hit six 3-pointers and scored 30 points, Cecilia Zandalasini also made six 3s and finished with 20 points, and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Washington Mystic...

AUGUST 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores eight points in road win Melbourne compiled eight points (3-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in 21 minutes in Sunday's 91-78 win over the Wings.

Impact Melbourne has been starting regularly this week following the trade of Brittney Sykes to the Storm at the trade deadline. It has been a rollercoaster ride to Melbourne, averaging just 4.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists while misfiring on all four of her three-pointers in four games in August.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Tuesday Melbourne will start in Tuesday's game against the Sky.

Impact Following the trade that sent Brittney Sykes (not injury related) to the Storm on Tuesday, Melbourne will get the starting nod for the fifth time this season. Over her last five appearances (one start), the 22-year-old guard has averaged 4.4 points, 3.2 assists and 1.6 rebounds across 22.0 minutes per game.

AUGUST 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 22 minutes off bench Melbourne supplied six points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 22 minutes during Thursday's 68-67 loss to the Valkyries.

Impact Melbourne has been getting steady run in the nation's capital, and she is averaging a respectable 7.2 points, 2.6 assists, 1.8 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game across the past five outings despite a bench role.

AUGUST 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores six points in win Melbourne closed Tuesday's 103-86 win over the Sky with six points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds over 25 minutes.

Impact Sug Sutton suffered a leg injury Tuesday and was unable to return, and if she misses additional time, Melbourne would be a candidate to soak up some minutes. Melbourne doesn't offer a ton of upside, however, as she holds averages of 6.3 points, 2.7 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 23.4 minutes per game.

JULY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Provides spark off bench Melbourne registered 13 points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, four assists and three steals in 30 minutes during Sunday's 88-72 loss to the Mercury.

Impact Melbourne scored in double figures for the first time since the June 5 loss to the Liberty. The minutes were also her most in an appearance as a reserve this season, but Melboure has still averaged a pedestrian 5.9 points, 3.3 assists, 1.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 23.0 minutes per game across her last eight outings.

JULY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 18 minutes off bench Melbourne closed Tuesday's 93-86 loss to the Sparks with six points (1-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds and three assists over 18 minutes.

Impact For the fourth time out of her last five appearances, Melbourne was limited to minutes in the teens. During that stretch, she has posted averages of 4.6 points, 1.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 0.8 steals, making her hard to rely on in fantasy formats.

JULY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records three points Melbourne closed Tuesday's 99-80 loss to the Sparks with three points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt), one assist and one steal in 17 minutes.

Impact Melbourne has played a sizable role in her third WNBA season, but it hasn't translated to much fantasy value. Across 21 appearances, she holds averages of 6.0 points, 2.7 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 0.6 steals in 23.0 minutes per contest.

JULY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Notches three points Melbourne chipped in three points (1-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals over 26 minutes during Sunday's 74-69 victory over Seattle.

Impact She's not known for her scoring prowess, but Melbourne has been a valuable role player for the Mystics. She's on pace for her best WNBA season, as she holds averages of 6.2 points, 2.8 assists, 2.2 rebounds, 0.6 steals and 0.9 three-pointers in 23.4 minutes per game.

JULY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes most of limited role Melbourne totaled four points (2-4 FG), two rebounds and five assists over 18 minutes during Thursday's 70-68 win over Las Vegas.

Impact Melbourne had the most minutes of any player off the bench, but her playing time was well less than all five starters. Still, in just the 18 minutes she was able to post five assists, easily the best assists-to-minutes ratio on the team.

JULY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench Melbourne notched seven points (2-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one assist and one steal across 19 minutes during Tuesday's 81-79 victory over the Sky.

Impact Sug Sutton (leg) returned from a one-game absence Tuesday, pushing Melboure back to the bench. She's held onto a steady role this season, playing 23.6 minutes per game with averages of 6.5 points, 2.6 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 0.5 steals.

JULY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bench role Tuesday Melbourne will come off the bench during Tuesday's game against the Sky, Karli Bell of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact After starting in the loss to the Lynx last Thursday, Melbourne will be in the second unit Tuesday with Sug Sutton returning from a lower leg injury. In 13 games in a reserve role during the 2025 campaign, Melbourne is averaging 6.4 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game, shooting 41.7 percent from the floor and 40 percent from three-point range.

JULY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Does little in chance to start Melbourne notched six points (3-9 FG, 0-5 3Pt), two rebounds and four assists over 28 minutes during Thursday's 92-75 loss to the Lynx.

Impact Melbourne was getting an opportunity to start with Sug Sutton (leg) sidelined due to injury. She has logged at least 23 minutes per game in five of the past seven games, but she is averaging just 3.8 points and 2.8 assists per contest in the span despite logging at least 23 minutes in five of the outings.

JULY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will start vs. Minnesota Melbourne will be in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Lynx, Tyler Byrum of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Impact Melbourne will be a starter with Sug Sutton (lower leg) on the mend. Melbourne has started three games this season, averaging 7.0 points and 2.0 assists per game, shooting 36.8 percent from the floor and 30 percent from deep.

JULY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Hamby scores 20, Plum has 14 of 18 in 4th quarter to help Sparks beat Mystics 81-78

Citron scores 25 points, Iriafen adds 18 points, 10 rebounds as Mystics beat Sparks 95-86

Burton scores career-high 30, Valkyries hit franchise-record 15 3s in 88-83 win over Mystics