Odyssey Sims - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Not starting Wednesday Sims is not listed in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus Portland, WNBA contributor Grant Afseth reports.

Impact Sims started in Monday's 99-98 loss to the Liberty. However, with Paige Bueckers (rest) available, Sims will move back to the bench.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Sims is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Liberty.

Impact Sims will move into the starting lineup in place of Paige Bueckers (soreness). This will be Sims' eighth start of the campaign, but her first since May 24. In the seven previous starts, she averaged 8.0 points, 3.3 assists and 1.0 steals per game while shooting 41.7 percent from beyond the arc.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 11 minutes off bench Sims notched eight points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and one rebound over 11 minutes during Tuesday's 88-77 victory over the Liberty.

Impact Sims continues to be used sparingly off the Dallas bench. Across 13 games this season, Sims is averaging 15.5 minutes with 5.5 points and 2.4 assists per game.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Thursday Sims (ankle) will play Thursday against the Sun.

Impact Sims was added to the injury report as probable leading up to tipoff, so this was the expected outcome. She'll be available to see her first game action since June 5 after missing time with an ankle injury. Sims is averaging 6.0 points and 2.7 assists in 17.0 minutes over 10 games so far this season.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Thursday Sims (ankle) is probable for Thursday's game against the Sun.

Impact Sims is expected to return from a nine-game absence with an ankle injury Thursday. She played single-digit minutes in three of her prior four appearances before going down, rendering it difficult to gauge how much playing time Sims will see when she returns to action.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Sunday Sims (ankle) won't play Sunday versus the Lynx.

Impact Sims continues to get ruled out 24 hours in advance of tipoff, indicating she hasn't made much progress. Sims should be viewed on a week-to-week basis moving forward.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Monday Sims (ankle) is listed as out for Monday's game against the Storm.

Impact Sims hasn't played since the 104-96 loss to the Sparks on June 5. While Sims remains sidelined, Aziaha James should continue to see more minutes.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Without timetable for return Sims (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Fire.

Impact Sims exited last Friday's win over the Sparks in a wheelchair and has been ruled out for a third consecutive contest due to a left ankle injury. She is without a clear timetable for a return and can be considered week-to-week until the Wings offer an update on her status.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Sims (ankle) is out for Thursday's game versus Phoenix.

Impact After exiting Friday's game against the Sparks due to a left ankle injury, Sims is out for a second straight contest. Her next chance to play comes Saturday against Portland. Aziaha James should see a few extra minutes in the backcourt Thursday.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Tuesday Sims (ankle) is out for Tuesday's game versus Minnesota.

Impact After exiting Friday's game against the Sparks due to a left ankle injury, Sims needs to miss at least one contest. Her next chance to play comes Thursday against Phoenix. Alysha Clark and Aziaha James are candidates for increased playing time in the backcourt Tuesday.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Paige Bueckers' absurd assist total overcomes Odyssey Sims' nasty injury for Dallas Wings | Sporting News It was quite the night on the court for Paige.

JUNE 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Arike Ogunbowale's 30 points, Paige Bueckers' career-high 14 assists lead Wings past Sparks 104-96

Arike Ogunbowale scored 30 points and made six 3-pointers, Paige Bueckers had 18 points and a career-high 14 assists and the Dallas Wings beat the Los Angeles Sparks 104-96 for the...

JUNE 6 • Associated Press

Won't return Friday Sims won't return to Friday's game against the Sparks due to a left ankle injury.

Impact The extent of Sims' ankle injury isn't currently clear, but considering she needed a wheelchair to get to the locker room, she should be considered doubtful for Tuesday's game in Minnesota. Aziaha James and Alanna Smith will have the chance for some extended minutes while Sims is sidelined.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to locker room Sims required a wheelchair to get to the locker room during Friday's game against the Sparks, John W. Davis of Long Beach Press-Telegram reports.

Impact Sims appeared to suffer a severe leg injury, so for now, she should be considered doubtful to return. Aziaha James, Alanna Smith and Alysha Clark will help pick up the slack while Sims is out.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Muted effort in win Sims posted two points (1-5 FG, 0-2 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one steal in 21 minutes during Monday's 79-56 victory over the Storm.

Impact Despite a sizable workload off the bench, Sims wasn't able to make a big impact offensively. Through nine games this season, she's averaging 6.7 points, 3.0 assists and 0.9 steals in 18.4 minutes per contest.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start Thursday Sims won't start in Thursday's game versus Las Vegas, WNBA writer Dorothy J. Gentry reports.

Impact Sims started in all seven regular-season contests. However, with Azzi Fudd getting the start versus the Aces, Sims will head to the bench, although she could receive more minutes than the rest of the reserves.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Logs eight minutes in win Sims registered two assists over eight minutes during Sunday's 91-76 victory over the Liberty.

Impact Sims saw her lowest workload of the season and failed to attempt a shot during her time on the floor. She was coming off a 14-point game with five assists, so that alone may warrant a bit of patience from fantasy managers.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Productive on both ends Friday Sims finished with 14 points (5-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, five assists and two steals across 21 minutes in Friday's 86-69 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Sims scored 20 points in the Wings first game of the 2026 campaign. However, she struggled by combining for only 22 points in the four games ahead of Friday's loss. Although the 33-year-old got back on track offensively, her volatility on the scoring end may continue to be a trend throughout the remainder of the season.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Rhyne Howard scores 25 points, Dream close on 23-5 run to beat Wings 86-69

Rhyne Howard had 25 points and eight assists as the Atlanta Dream started fast and finished strong to defeat the Dallas Wings 86-69

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Scoreless in 16 minutes Sims closed with zero points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and four assists over 16 minutes during Monday's 92-69 victory over Washington.

Impact Sims has cooled off after a hot start to the campaign, but picking up four fouls didn't do her any favors Monday. Through four games, she's still shooting a solid 50.0 percent from the field with 9.5 points, 3.3 assists, 1.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 22.3 minutes per contest.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 11 points in loss Sims had 11 points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, three assists and two steals across 25 minutes during Thursday's 90-86 loss to the Lynx.

Impact Sims was one of three players on the Wings to score in double figures. She's had a strong start to the regular season while operating as a starter, as she's averaging 12.7 points, 3.0 assists, 1.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 24.3 minutes per game while shooting 55.6 percent from the field.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Natasha Howard and Courtney Williams lead Lynx to 90-86 win over Wings

Natasha Howard scored 26 points as the Minnesota Lynx defeat the Dallas Wings 90-86

MAY 15 • Associated Press

Ogunbowale and Bueckers hold off Clark's Fever as Wings win highly anticipated season opener 107-104

Arike Ogunbowale had 22 points, Paige Bueckers scored 20, and Caitlin Clark missed a deep 3 with a chance to send the game to overtime as the Dallas Wings beat the Indiana Fever 10...

MAY 9 • Associated Press

Starting on Saturday Sims will start in Saturday's game against Indiana, Sara Jane Gamelli of BallisLife.com reports.

Impact Sims will begin another season on a new team. She appeared in 24 games combined for the Sparks and Fever in 2025, averaging 10.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 0.7 steals across 28.0 minutes.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Drops nine points in starting role Sims recorded nine points (4-4 FG, 1-2 FT), four assists, three rebounds and a steal in 15 minutes during Thursday's 95-80 preseason win over the Fever.

Impact Sims took on a starting role during Thursday's exhibition since the Wings were playing without Arike Ogunbowale (not injury related). Sims was perfect from the floor while also posting the second-highest assist total on the team despite seeing the fewest minutes of any Dallas starter Thursday. The 33-year-old made 24 regular-season appearances (21 starts) between Indiana and Los Angeles last year, averaging 10.1 points, 3.8 assists and 2.4 rebounds in 27.9 minutes per game.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

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Arike Ogunbowale's 30 points, Paige Bueckers' career-high 14 assists lead Wings past Sparks 104-96

Rhyne Howard scores 25 points, Dream close on 23-5 run to beat Wings 86-69

Natasha Howard and Courtney Williams lead Lynx to 90-86 win over Wings

Ogunbowale and Bueckers hold off Clark's Fever as Wings win highly anticipated season opener 107-104