Nyadiew Puoch - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Starting against Aces Puoch will start in Tuesday's game versus Las Vegas.

Impact Puoch will start for the first time since the 102-92 victory over the Dream on July 11. She has started in 12 regular-season games in 2026, averaging 4.4 points and 1.8 rebounds over 20.3 minutes in those appearances.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday Puoch won't start Tuesday's game against the Sun.

Impact With Sarah Ashlee Barker (not injury related) back from a one-game absence, Puoch will slide to the second unit. In her last five appearances off the bench, the rookie forward has averaged 3.4 points and 1.4 rebounds in 14.8 minutes per contest.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Atlanta Puoch will start in Saturday's game against Atlanta.

Impact With Sarah Ashlee Barker (not with team) unavailable, Puoch will move into the starting lineup. In 11 regular-season starts during the 2026 campaign, the 22-year-old has averaged 4.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.1 blocks across 19.9 minutes.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 13 minutes of playing time Puoch ended with four points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 13 minutes during Thursday's 88-80 loss to the Aces.

Impact After starting in her first 11 appearances of the regular season, Puoch hasn't had as many opportunities to contribute recently. However, her bench role has been relatively consistent, as she's played double-digit minutes in each of her last seven outings. During that time, she's averaged 3.1 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 15.1 minutes per game.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Posts two blocks in loss Puoch ended Wednesday's 101-78 loss to the Sky with zero points (0-6 FG, 0-5 3Pt), two assists, two blocks and one steal in 13 minutes.

Impact Puoch was unable to connect on any of her attempts from the floor during Wednesday's matchup, but she posted a season-high two blocks while also contributing as a passer. She's taken on a bench role across her last six appearances, averaging 1.5 points in 13.2 minutes per game during that time.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Monday Puoch (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Lynx.

Impact Puoch was initially listed on the injury report as questionable after missing two straight games with an ankle issue. However, she'll be able to return to the court for Monday's matchup. Puoch was averaging 1.2 points and 1.2 rebounds over 12.6 minutes in her previous five games before going down with the ankle injury.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Monday Puoch (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Lynx.

Impact Puoch may miss a second consecutive contest due to a left ankle sprain. If the rookie forward is unable to suit up, Frieda Buhner and Emily Engstler would be candidates to pick up additional minutes.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined versus Dallas Puoch (ankle) is listed as out for Saturday's game against the Wings.

Impact Puoch was listed as questionable but has since been downgraded, resulting in her first absence of the 2026 campaign. Her next opportunity to suit up will come Monday versus the Lynx. In the meantime, Frieda Buhner and Emily Engstler are the favorites to see an uptick in minutes.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Dallas Puoch (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Wings.

Impact Puoch is in danger of missing her first game of the season due to a left ankle sprain. If the rookie forward is ultimately ruled out, Frieda Buhner and Emily Engstler would be candidates for increased playing time.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Season-low seven minutes Puoch notched one assist and one steal in seven minutes during Thursday's 105-89 loss to the Aces.

Impact Puoch might be falling out of favor in Portland's rotation, logging a season-low seven minutes. She has averaged 3.4 points, 1.7 rebounds and 0.7 assists in 18.1 minutes per tilt over 14 games this season.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to bench Puoch will come off the bench for Friday's game against the Mercury.

Impact Sarah Ashlee Barker will replace Puoch in the first unit for Friday's game. Puoch has been struggling as a starter, so maybe the move to the second unit will help her find her footing.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Another quiet effort Puoch recorded two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-4 FT) and one steal in 18 minutes during Wednesday's 71-61 victory over the Sun.

Impact Puoch is beginning to trend down a bit, scoring five points or fewer in four consecutive games. Even so, she's started each of her eight appearances thus far, playing at least 20 minutes in six of them.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Portland Fire roll past Toronto Tempo 99-80 in first matchup between WNBA expansion teams

Emily Engstler had 16 points and seven rebounds, Portland dominated the second half, and the Fire defeated the Toronto Tempo 99-80 in the inaugural matchup between these two expans...

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Will play Saturday Puoch (ankle) is available and starting Saturday's game against the Tempo, Zulfi Sheikh of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Puoch will shed her questionable tag due to a right ankle injury and suit up Saturday. Over five regular-season starts, she's averaging 5.6 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 22.2 minutes per tilt.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Saturday Puoch (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against Toronto.

Impact Puoch seemed to tweak something in her right leg during Wednesday's loss to the Fever, and she's been diagnosed with a right ankle injury. Frieda Buhner and Holly Winterburn are candidates for increased playing time if Puoch is unable to play Saturday.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

2026 Nyadiew Puoch Stats – Portland Fire Nyadiew Puoch and the Portland Fire will play the Toronto Tempo at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday. Check out Puoch's stats on this page.Watch the WNB...

MAY 21 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Plays through leg issue Puoch finished with zero points (0-1 FG), one rebound, one block and one turnover in 20 minutes during Wednesday's 90-73 loss to the Fever.

Impact Puoch appeared to tweak something in her right leg at the end of the third quarter, which required a quick trip to the locker room, but she returned to the bench for the final frame. She did not check back in the game during the fourth quarter, but that was likely due to the blowout nature of the game. The good news is Puoch will have two days to rest up before Portland's next game in Toronto on Saturday.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Playing steady minutes Puoch logged 10 points (4-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and one steal across 21 minutes during Monday's 83-82 win over Connecticut.

Impact The rookie forward is carving out a stable role for the Fire in the early going, starting all four of her appearances. Puoch is averaging 7.0 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 22.8 minutes per game this season, reaching the 20-minute marker in all but one contest.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Sug Sutton makes go-ahead floater to help the Fire beat the Sun 83-82

Sarah Ashlee Barker and Bridget Carleton each scored 18 points, Sug Sutton scored a go-ahead basket with 22.6 seconds left, and the Portland Fire beat the Connecticut Sun 83-82

MAY 19 • Associated Press

Stewart scores 22, reserves contribute big to lead Liberty past Fire 100-82

Breanna Stewart scored 22 points and Alex Fowler gave an unexpected boost off the bench as the New York Liberty avenged a loss to the Portland Fire two days earlier with a 100-82 w...

MAY 15 • Associated Press

Totals 13 points in loss Puoch recorded 13 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, two assists and two steals in 31 minutes during Thursday's 100-82 loss to New York.

Impact Puoch responded nicely Thursday after being held to five total points in her first two appearances of the 2026 season. She shot the ball with efficiency and led the Fire in scoring, joining Bridget Carleton and Emily Engstler in double figures. Puoch has drawn plenty of opportunities since inking a rookie deal with Portland in April, and while she's gotten off to a bit of a slow start to her WNBA career, Thursday's showing is a clear step in the right direction.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Starting on Saturday Puoch will start in Saturday's game against Chicago.

Impact Puoch will start in her first WNBA regular-season contest. She is coming off a quality showing, amassing 12 points, one rebound, two assists and one steal across 23 minutes in the 85-75 preseason loss to the Sparks on May 3.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 12 in preseason finale Puoch recorded 12 points (4-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), two assists, one rebound and one steal during Sunday's 85-75 preseason loss to the Sparks.

Impact Puoch showed encouraging range by knocking down a pair of three-pointers, an important development for a forward trying to earn regular minutes on an expansion roster. The Australian was selected by Portland in the 2026 Expansion Draft, but she's yet to make her WNBA debut after opting to remain overseas despite being drafted by Atlanta in 2024. She'll compete with Luisa Geiselsoder, Chloe Bibby and others for frontcourt minutes in Portland, and if her perimeter shooting translates to the regular season, Puoch could work her way into the Fire's rotation as a stretch-four option.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Puoch will start Wednesday's preseason game against the Storm.

Impact The Fire will be shorthanded in their preseason opener, opening the door for Puoch to enter the starting five. She'll be joined by Carla Leite, Sarah Ashlee Barker, Emily Engstler and Luisa Geiselsoder in the first unit.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Signs rookie-scale deal Puoch signed her rookie-scale contract with the Fire on Saturday, Alexa Philippou of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Puoch was selected by the Dream in the first round of the 2024 WNBA Draft, though she remained in Australia's WNBL for the past two years. However, she's now set to join the Fire, who selected her in the second round of the 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft. The 6-foot-3 forward will likely have an opportunity to carve out a role in the Portland rotation in 2026.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

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Portland Fire roll past Toronto Tempo 99-80 in first matchup between WNBA expansion teams

Sug Sutton makes go-ahead floater to help the Fire beat the Sun 83-82

Stewart scores 22, reserves contribute big to lead Liberty past Fire 100-82