Kennedy Burke - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

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

2 HOURS AGO • 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.

1 DAY AGO • 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

Connecticut visits Washington following Austin's 25-point outing

Washington hosts the Connecticut Sun after Shakira Austin scored 25 points in the Washington Mystics' 100-99 win against the Las Vegas Aces

JULY 27 • Associated Press

Struggles in loss Burke finished with nine points (3-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 23 minutes during Wednesday's 123-88 loss to Indiana.

Impact Burke struggled with her shooting as the Sun dropped to 7-20 on the season. Overall, the guard holds averages of 7.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 23.4 minutes per contest.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Leila Lacan scores career-high 26 points, Sun beat Mercury 96-83

Leila Lacan scored a career-high 26 points on 10-of-13 shooting from the field to lead the Connecticut Sun to a 96-83 victory over the Phoenix Mercury in the first of back-to-back...

JULY 18 • Associated Press

Leads bench in scoring Friday Burke finished Friday's 96-83 win over Phoenix with 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block over 24 minutes.

Impact Burke gave the Sun the spark they needed with eight points in the second quarter, giving her team a 17-point halftime lead. It was a much-needed performance from the veteran forward, who accumulated only five points across her three games prior to Friday's contest. Burke is averaging 7.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.0 threes, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks over 23.6 minutes per game this season.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Fares well in 23 minutes Burke totaled 16 points (6-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two assists and two steals in 23 minutes during Monday's 90-89 victory over the Lynx.

Impact Burke's production has been pretty volatile this season, making her hard to trust in fantasy formats. Across 20 appearances, she's shooting 39.9 percent from the field with averages of 8.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.8 blocks.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Brittney Griner scores 29 and Kennedy Burke hits 2 late 3-pointers in the Sun's 90-89 win over Lynx

Brittney Griner scored a season-high 29 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Kennedy Burke added 16 points off the bench, including two 3-pointers in the final three minutes, and the Co...

JULY 7 • Associated Press

Paces bench in win Burke tallied 11 points (3-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 28 minutes in Friday's 68-57 win over Washington.

Impact Burke turned in a productive performance from beyond the arc, leading the bench in scoring while posting double-digit points for the fifth time over the last six games. The 29-year-old forward also finished second on the team in blocks and finished with multiple combined steals-plus-blocks for a third straight game. She's now averaging 8.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.8 blocks in 23.9 minutes per game across 18 regular-season appearances.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Lacan and Nelson-Ododa each score 12 points and Sun beat Mystics 68-57

Leila Lacan and Olivia Nelson-Ododa each scored 12 points, Kennedy Burke had 11 off the bench and the Connecticut Sun beat the Washington Mystics 68-57 on Friday night

JUNE 27 • Associated Press

Brittney Griner becomes WNBA's career blocks leader, and the Sun beat the Sky 92-63

Brittney Griner scored 14 points and became the WNBA’s career blocks leader, Olivia Nelson-Ododa had 11 points and 15 rebounds, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Chicago Sky 92-63 f...

JUNE 23 • Associated Press

Paces Connecticut in loss Burke tallied 18 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds, two steals, one assist and one block across 27 minutes in Friday's 101-97 loss to Toronto.

Impact Burke saw 20-plus minutes of action for a fourth consecutive contest, dropping a team-high 18 points off the bench. The 29-year-old forward also added multiple steals for the first time since May 30. She's scored in double figures in each of her last four games, averaging 12.3 points and 3.3 rebounds in 25.5 minutes per contest during that time.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Mabrey scores career-high 37 points, ties single-game 3-point record as Tempo rally past Sun 101-97

Marina Mabrey scored a career-high 37 points and tied the WNBA single-game record with nine 3-pointers as the Toronto Tempo overcame a 16-point deficit to beat the Connecticut Sun...

JUNE 20 • Associated Press

Logs 22 minutes in loss Burke produced 10 points (3-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT) in 22 minutes during Wednesday's 88-81 loss to the Mystics.

Impact Burke has been a bright spot for the Sun in recent outings. Over her last three games, she's scored in double figures on a combined 9-of-21 from the field.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Connecticut faces Toronto on 3-game home skid

Connecticut enters a matchup against Toronto as losers of three straight home games

JUNE 18 • Associated Press

Sophie Cunningham, Caitlin Clark lead the Fever past the Sun, 85-75

Sophie Cunningham hit three 3-pointers and scored the final 11 points for Indiana, helping the Fever beat the Connecticut Sun 85-75 on Saturday night to improve to 4-1 in Commissio...

JUNE 14 • Associated Press

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