LEILA LACAN NEWS

Cleared to play Lacan (personal) has been cleared to play in the Euro League on Wednesday, Alford Corriette of Her Hoop Stats reports.

Impact Lacan missed the end of the WNBA season for personal reasons, and has since joined up with Basket Landes. Across 25 WNBA appearances, which included 15 starts, Lacan averaged 10.4 points, 3.7 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 2.2 steals in 26.6 minutes per contest.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Wednesday Lacan (personal) will not play Wednesday against the Dream.

Impact With this news, Lacan's 2025 WNBA season will come to an end. A debut player for the Sun, Lacan had some very positive moments across 25 appearances. She hit 47.7 percent from the field to go with averages of 10.4 points, 3.7 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 2.2 steals in 26.6 minutes per contest.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Monday Lacan (personal) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Dream.

Impact Lacan is away from the team for undisclosed personal reasons, ending a streak of 25 appearances dating back to June 29. The guard had been in strong form offensively, averaging 14.8 points on 53.0 percent shooting over her last five games. Her next and final chance to play in the regular season comes Wednesday at home against the Dream.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Effective as scorer Saturday Lacan posted 14 points (4-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), one rebound and one steal in 25 minutes during Saturday's 87-84 win over the Mercury.

Impact Lacan's fantasy value appears to have risen following the season-ending injury to veteran guard Bria Hartley (knee). Lacan has averaged 14.8 points, 3.2 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 27.8 minutes per games over her last six appearances, shooting an excellent 53.0 percent from the floor during that stretch.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Leila Lacan helps Sun cool off Mercury Deadspin | Leila Lacan helps Sun cool off Mercury

SEPTEMBER 6 • DEADSPIN.COM

Leila Lacan, Connecticut Sun deal Phoenix Mercury seeding hopes a blow with win The Sun ended the Phoenix six-game winning streak and spoiled the moment when Alyssa Thomas reclaimed the single season assist record.

SEPTEMBER 6 • MASSLIVE.COM

Leila Lacan, Sun deal Phoenix seeding hopes a blow with 87-84 win

Rookie Leila Lacan scored six points in the last 30 seconds and the Connecticut Sun defeated Phoenix 87-84, dealing a blow to the Mercury hopes of claiming the second seed for next...

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Posts 17 points in start Lacan ended with 17 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four assists, three rebounds, two steals and one block across 31 minutes in Monday's 93-76 victory over the Sun.

Impact It wasn't all good, as Lacan committed a game-high four turnovers, and she racked up five personal fouls. But, the most important thing is that Lacan was back on track after going 3-10 FG in Saturday's game against the Lynx. Lacan is averaging 16.8 points, 4.5 assists, 2.5 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.3 three-pointers per game in the past four appearances.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Dream move into a 2nd-place tie in WNBA standings after 93-76 victory over the Sun

Rhyne Howard scored 23 points, Naz Hillmon and Allisha Gray each added 17 points, and the Atlanta Dream closed on a 17-2 run to beat the Connecticut Sun 93-76

SEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Lacan leads Connecticut against Minnesota after 22-point game

Connecticut takes on the Minnesota Lynx after Leila Lacan scored 22 points in the Connecticut Sun's 101-95 victory against the Dallas Wings

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Another 22-point game Lacan generated 22 points (9-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six assists, four steals and three rebounds across 32 minutes of Wednesday's 101-95 win over the Wings.

Impact Lacan tied her career high in points -- a total which was set Monday against New York -- and tied for the team lead in assists while delivering her fifth game of 2025 with at least four steals. The 11th overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft has been one of the top-performing rookies in her class, which includes teammate Saniya Rivers, whom Connecticut selected with the eighth overall pick.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Leila Lacan scores 22 and Connecticut posts 101-95 win over Wings, playing without Bueckers

Leila Lacan had 22 points, Marina Mabrey scored 18 points, including two key free throws with 16.6 seconds left, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Dallas Wings 101-95 for their high...

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

Rejoins first unit Lacan is part of the starting five for Wednesday's game against Dallas.

Impact Lacan was brought off the bench last time out due to a minor eye injury, but she'll return to the lineup Wednesday, replacing Saniya Rivers. In 10 starts this season, Lacan is averaging 8.4 points, 5.5 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 2.9 steals.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Shines off bench Lacan produced 22 points (9-15 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two steals over 31 minutes during Monday's 81-79 loss to the Liberty.

Impact Lacan (eye) was considered a question mark due to an eye issue, so the Sun thrust rookie Saniya Rivers into the starting five. However, Lacan easily outplayed Rivers, who ended up with a dismal minus-17 rating. Lacan was one of three Sun players to connect for at least two three-pointers, too.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Connecticut visits Dallas after Lacan's 22-point game

Connecticut visits the Dallas Wings after Leila Lacan scored 22 points in the Sun's 81-79 loss to the New York Liberty

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Breanna Stewart has 19 points in return from injury to lift New York to 81-79 win over Connecticut

Breanna Stewart scored 19 points in her return from injury and Jonquel Jones added 18 to help the New York Liberty beat the Connecticut Sun 81-79

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Available Monday Lacan (eye) is available off the bench for Monday's matchup against the Liberty, Brendan Glasheen of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Lacan will shed a doubtful tag and suit up Monday, though she'll return to the second unit after starting nine consecutive games. Over her last five appearances, the 21-year-old guard has averaged 8.6 points, 6.4 assists, 3.0 steals and 2.6 rebounds across 32.4 minutes per game.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Monday Lacan (eye) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Liberty.

Impact Lacan sustained the right eye injury in Saturday's win over the Sky and was unable to return. Now, the rookie is likely to miss her first game due to an injury this season. If the 21-year-old guard is ultimately ruled out, Saniya Rivers and Lindsay Allen are candidates for a bump in playing time.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

WNBA fans livid over Angel Reese's 'dirty' play on Sun's guard during heated defensive sequence: "She deserves to get kicked out of the league" Some WNBA fans are not happy with Angel Reese after she injured Connecticut Sun guard Leila Lacan during their matchup on Saturday.

AUGUST 24 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Won't return Saturday Lacan (eye) won't return to Saturday's game against the Sky.

Impact Lacan checked out of Saturday's game with 4:24 remaining in the third quarter and won't return due to a right eye injury. She'll finish with six points (3-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four assists and one steal across 20 minutes. Her next opportunity to suit up will come Monday against New York.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Charles leads Connecticut against Chicago after 21-point game

Connecticut faces the Chicago Sky after Tina Charles scored 21 points in the Sun's 67-56 win against the Washington Mystics

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

Sun beat the Mystics 67-56 to secure back-to-back wins for the first time this season

Tina Charles scored 21 points, Aaliyah Edwards added 10 points against her former team, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Washington Mystics 67-56 to secure back-to-back wins for th...

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

Total four steals in road victory Lacan posted eight points (4-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt), four assists, four steals and two rebounds across 35 minutes in Tuesday's 80-69 win over the Mystics.

Impact Lacan showed off her quick hands on defense yet again, posting at least two steals in each of the past three games, while reaching two or more steals in seven of the previous eight contests. She is averaging 10.2 points, 5.7 assists, 2.8 steals and 2.4 rebounds across the previous seven appearances.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Kelsey Mitchell scores 38 points, Fever rally from 21-point deficit to beat Sun 99-93 in OT

Kelsey Mitchell scored 34 of her career-high tying 38 points after halftime, Lexie Hull hit a corner 3-pointer with 44.9 seconds to play and the Indiana Fever rallied from 21 point...

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Dishes out 14 assists in loss Lacan logged seven points (3-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt), 14 assists, four rebounds and three steals across 38 minutes in Sunday's 99-93 overtime loss to the Fever.

Impact Lacan delivered a well-rounded performance Sunday, following her team-high 17-point effort in Wednesday's win over Chicago. Despite the loss, the rookie supplied a game- and career-high mark in assists against Indiana and has now dished out at least five assists in four of her last five appearances. She also recorded a game high in steals, marking her 10th outing with multiple swipes through 16 regular-season appearances.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE