Kennedy Burke - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Done for season The Sun announced Monday that Burke suffered a sprained AC joint in the FIBA World Cup and will miss the rest of the season.

Impact With Connecticut eliminated from playoff contention, Burke is sitting out the remaining four games on the schedule with an eye toward next season. Her absence should allow Nell Angloma and Aaliyah Edwards to handle more playing time. Burke averaged a career-high 8.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists per contest in 37 games this season.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Set to active Tuesday Burke was set to active by the Sun on Tuesday.

Impact Burke had her contract temporarily suspended ahead of the FIBA World Cup, though she's set to be available when Connecticut faces Atlanta on Sept. 17. Over nine appearances (seven starts) in August, she averaged 11.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.0 assists in 24.8 minutes per contest.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas hosts Connecticut following Bueckers' 22-point showing

Dallas takes on the Connecticut Sun after Paige Bueckers scored 22 points in the Dallas Wings' 96-78 victory against the Portland Fire

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

To miss next two games Connecticut announced Thursday that Burke will miss the Sun's next two games Friday against Indiana and Sunday versus Dallas.

Impact Burke is headed to Germany to represent Turkey in the 2026 FIBA World Cup. She should report back to the WNBA club for the Sep. 17 matchup against the Dream.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Connecticut visits Indiana following Clark's 37-point outing

Indiana hosts the Connecticut Sun after Caitlin Clark scored 37 points in the Indiana Fever's 113-90 win against the Chicago Sky

AUGUST 27 • Associated Press

Season-high scoring total in win Burke closed with 19 points (6-13 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five rebounds, one assist and five steals across 33 minutes during Tuesday's 87-81 victory over the Sky.

Impact Burke scored in double figures for a fourth consecutive game Tuesday, and her 19 points stood as a season-best mark for her, while she also racked up a season-high five steals. The 29-year-old has thrived over her five appearances since reclaiming a starting role, averaging 13.0 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.8 steals in 27.0 minutes per game.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Connecticut hosts Golden State after Edwards' 26-point outing

Connecticut takes on the Golden State Valkyries after Aaliyah Edwards scored 26 points in the Connecticut Sun's 87-81 victory over the Chicago Sky

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Aaliyah Edwards scores a career-high 26 points as the Sun beat the Sky 87-81

Aaliyah Edwards scored a career-high 26 points to go with 10 rebounds, and Diamond Miller added 21 points as the Connecticut Sun beat the Chicago Sky 87-81

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Shows off defensive chops Saturday Burke posted 11 points (5-13 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, four steals and three blocks over 31 minutes during the Sun's 77-68 loss to the Sparks on Saturday.

Impact Burke managed to finish as the Sun's third-leading scorer despite missing all six of her attempts from beyond the arc. However, she more than made up for it defensively, matching season highs in both blocks and steals while setting a season high in combined stocks. Burke has averaged 13.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 2.3 steals and 1.0 blocks over 27.0 minutes per game over her last three outings.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Sparks end skid as Burrell has 20 in 77-68 win over Sun

Rae Burrell scored 20 points and the Los Angeles Sparks ended a six-game losing streak with a 77-68 win over the Connecticut Sun

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Scores 11 points in loss Burke contributed 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and two steals over 24 minutes during Thursday's 101-78 loss to the Aces.

Impact Burke was one of four players for the Sun to reach double figures, but the team still dropped to 9-26 on the season. Across 34 games, Burke holds averages of 8.6 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Sparks take on the Sun on 6-game skid

Los Angeles will try to end its six-game losing streak when the Los Angeles Sparks take on Connecticut

AUGUST 21 • Associated Press

Jackie Young scores 24 and the Aces beat the Sun 101-78

Jackie Young had 24 points and seven rebounds in three quarters, A’ja Wilson added 20 points, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Connecticut Sun 101-78

AUGUST 21 • Associated Press

Olivia Nelson-Ododa scores 18 for Connecticut Sun in 85-77 win over LA Sparks at TD Garden

Olivia Nelson-Ododa scored 18 points and Kennedy Burke had 17 to lead the Connecticut Sun to an 85-77 win over the Los Angeles Sparks at TD Garden on Tuesday night

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Connecticut hosts Los Angeles after Burrell's 20-point outing

Los Angeles visits the Connecticut Sun after Rae Burrell scored 20 points in the Sparks' 80-70 loss to the Washington Mystics

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Starting sans Griner Burke will start Saturday's game against the Liberty.

Impact With Brittney Griner (knee) unavailable, Burke will step into the starting lineup for the ninth time this season. As a starter this season, she has averaged 6.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.3 blocks across 26.1 minutes per contest.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Phoenix Mercury vs. Connecticut Sun | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | August 7, 2026

AUGUST 8 • YOUTUBE

Griner blocks 3-point attempt at buzzer, seals the Sun's 75-72 win over the Mercury

Kennedy Burke scored 15 points, Brittney Griner blocked a 3-point attempt at the buzzer, and the Connecticut Sun rallied to beat the Phoenix Mercury 75-72

AUGUST 8 • Associated Press

Paces Connecticut in win Burke contributed 15 points (5-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, one steal and one block across 20 minutes in Friday's 75-72 win over the Mercury.

Impact With Brittney Griner (knee) back in the lineup, Burke retreated to the second unit Friday. However, the veteran forward still delivered a productive performance, leading the Sun in scoring. She's posted double-digit points in three of her last four appearances, averaging 11.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.5 blocks, 1.0 steals and 1.0 assists in 24.5 minutes per game during that span.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Out of starting lineup Friday Burke is not listed in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Phoenix.

Impact Burke started in Sunday's 83-63 loss to Dallas, marking her first start in over two months. She played well, amassing 14 points, seven rebounds, one assist, two steals and three blocks over 30 minutes. However, with Brittney Griner (knee) and Aaliyah Edwards (knee) returning Friday, Burke will move back to a reserve role.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Productive as starter Burke recorded 14 points (5-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, three blocks and two steals across 30 minutes during Sunday's 83-63 loss to the Wings.

Impact Burke joined the starting lineup Sunday for the first time since late May since Brittney Griner (knee) and Aaliyah Edwards (knee) remained sidelined. Burke posted her highest rebound total of the season while also matching her season-high mark in blocks. The 29-year-old has scored in double figures in three of her last six appearances, averaging 10.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.2 blocks in 24.7 minutes per game.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Wings use 20-2 run to close third quarter, romp past Sun 83-63

Jessica Shepard and Arike Ogunbowale both scored 15 points and the Dallas Wings used a big run in the third quarter to cruise to an 83-63 win over the Connecticut Sun

AUGUST 3 • Associated Press

Starting Sunday Burke will start Sunday in Dallas.

Impact Diamond Miller, Charlisse Leger-Walker, Leila Lacan and Olivia Nelson-Ododa will join Burke in the first unit for Sunday's game. As a starter this season, Burke has registered averages of 5.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.3 steals per game on 29/17/56 shooting splits.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Connecticut faces Dallas, looks to stop 4-game slide

Connecticut comes into the matchup against Dallas as losers of four in a row

AUGUST 1 • Associated Press

Connecticut visits Chicago following Taylor's 31-point game

Chicago hosts the Connecticut Sun after Sydney Taylor scored 31 points in the Chicago Sky's 95-94 loss to the New York Liberty

JULY 29 • Associated Press

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