Nyadiew Puoch - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Sees 22 minutes in loss Puoch ended Sunday's 86-69 loss to the Valkyries with six points (2-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one block over 22 minutes.

Impact Puoch continues to be underwhelming in fantasy hoops. Across 39 games this season, she holds averages of 3.9 points, 2.0 rebounds and 0.7 assists in 17.7 minutes.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Scores eight points in loss Puoch ended with eight points (3-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt), four rebounds and three assists over 20 minutes during Friday's 82-79 loss to the Tempo.

Impact Puoch ended with her fourth consecutive single-digit effort and sixth in her last seven appearances. Despite starting 21 times throughout the 2026 campaign, the 22-year-old rookie hasn't played the best, now averaging just 4.0 points and 1.9 rebounds across 17.3 minutes in 35 regular-season games.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Tempo snap 12-game skid with an 82-79 win over the Fire at Rogers Arena in Vancouver

Isabelle Harrison had 25 points and 10 rebounds and the short-handed Toronto Tempo snapped a 12-game skid with an 82-79 win over the Portland Fire on Friday night

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

Quiet in victory Puoch racked up three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one steal over 17 minutes during Sunday's 88-85 win over the Mercury.

Impact Puoch is taking over as a starter on a full-time basis since Sarah Ashlee Barker underwent season-ending knee surgery. Puoch has averaged 6.8 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 19.4 minutes per game over her last eight outings.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Scores career-high 19 points Puoch finished with a career-high 19 points (6-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, an assist and three steals across 26 minutes in Saturday's 100-93 win over Seattle.

Impact Puoch turned in the best scoring performance of her young WNBA career while playing an important role in Portland's victory. The 21-year-old was extremely efficient from the field and connected on four three-pointers, a career-high mark as well, and she also contributed three steals without committing a turnover. Puoch's offensive production has been inconsistent this season, but Saturday offered an impressive glimpse of her upside when her outside shot is falling. With just four double-digit scoring performances in 2026, however, it's hard to trust in her as a reliable scoring output.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Full stat line in win Puoch accumulated six points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound, one assist, one block and two steals across 17 minutes during Thursday's 97-83 win over the Tempo.

Impact Although Puoch has started four consecutive games, the move to the first unit hasn't led to a considerable jump in usage. During that span, Puoch has averaged just 6.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 0.8 steals in 18.9 minutes per game.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Stumbles in first unit Puoch totaled three points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and one steal over 20 minutes during Tuesday's 98-83 loss to the Aces.

Impact Puoch got the first crack in the starting lineup since Sarah Ashlee Barker underwent season-ending knee surgery, but the change in role didn't yield improved results. She's been held scoreless in four of her past five appearances and hasn't scored in double digits since the May 18 win over the Sun.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

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.

JULY 29 • 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

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Tempo snap 12-game skid with an 82-79 win over the Fire at Rogers Arena in Vancouver

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