Olivia Nelson-Ododa - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Finalizing deal with Sun Nelson-Ododa and the Sun are finalizing a deal, Terrika Foster-Brasby of ESPN reports.

Impact Nelson-Ododa is anticipated to land a two-year contract, although the "terms are still being discussed." The 25-year-old is coming off a career-best 2025 campaign, averaging 8.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.2 blocks across 21.6 minutes per contest (37 games).

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Gets restricted offer The Sun extended a restricted qualifying offer to Nelson-Ododa on Tuesday.

Impact The Sun can now match any offer that Nelson-Ododa receives in free agency. She was a strong defensive presence when available for the Sun in 2025, averaging 8.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.2 blocks and 0.7 steals in 21.6 minutes per game across 37 appearances (21 starts) during a career-best 2025 campaign.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Nelson-Ododa (back) is out for Wednesday's game against the Dream, Wilton C. Jackson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Nelson-Ododa will miss the Sun's regular-season finale due to a back injury. Haley Peters and Rayah Marshall are the most likely candidates to see a few extra minutes off the bench. Aaliyah Edwards should also handle a larger role.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Wednesday Nelson-Ododa (back) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Dream.

Impact The Sun don't have anything to play for, so it seems likely that Nelson-Ododa will be sidelined for a sixth straight contest. Her 2025 campaign will likely conclude with averages of 8.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and 0.9 assists.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Nelson-Ododa (back) won't play in Monday's game against the Dream, Wilton C. Jackson II of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Nelson-Ododa will miss her fifth consecutive game due to a back issue. Her last chance to suit up in the 2025 campaign will come in Wednesday's regular-season finale against Connecticut.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Monday Nelson-Ododa (back) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Dream.

Impact Nelson-Ododa is in danger of missing her fifth consecutive game Monday in Atlanta as she continues to deal with a lingering back injury. If the center remains sidelined, her last chance to return before the end of the regular season will come Wednesday at home against the Dream.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Saturday Nelson-Ododa (back) didn't play in Saturday's game against the Mercury.

Impact Nelson-Ododa is dealing with a back issue, which has kept her sidelined for a fourth straight game. The next chance for her to suit up and play will be Monday against the Dream. Connecticut has only two regular-season games left on the schedule.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Saturday Nelson-Ododa (back) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Mercury.

Impact A back injury is likely to result in a fourth consecutive absence for Nelson-Ododa. Aaliyah Edwards should continue to be the primary beneficiary of Nelson-Ododa's absence from a fantasy perspective, while Rayah Marshall should be able to stick around in the Connecticut rotation to pick up a few minutes off the bench.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Wednesday Nelson-Ododa (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Sky, Tiongson of The Podium Finish reports.

Impact Nelson-Ododa will miss a third straight game due to a back issue. The next opportunity for the 25-year-old center to get back on the floor will be Saturday against the Mercury.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Monday Nelson-Ododa (back) won't play Monday against the Dream, freelance journalist Emily Adams reports.

Impact Nelson-Ododa will miss her second straight game, and she remains day-to-day. Her next chance to play comes Wednesday against the Sky.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Monday Nelson-Ododa (back) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Dream, Nick Andre of Fansided reports.

Impact Nelson-Ododa missed Saturday's matchup, putting her availability for Monday in doubt. If she sits again, it would be her first stretch of consecutive absences this season. The center has averaged 7.6 points and 3.6 rebounds in 19.0 minutes per game through 13 games in August.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Nelson-Ododa (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Lynx.

Impact Nelson-Ododa will miss a game for only the second time during the 2025 campaign. She's nursing a back issue. Aaliyah Edwards and Rayah Marshall could see a bump in minutes with Nelson-Ododa sitting out.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Nelson-Ododa is questionable for Saturday's game against the Lynx due to a back injury.

Impact Nelson-Ododa is in danger of sitting out for the first time since June 8. Aaliyah Edwards would likely take on an expanded role if Nelson-Ododa ends up being sidelined, and perhaps Rayah Marshall would enter the Sun's rotation to pick up a few minutes off the bench in this case.

AUGUST 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs eight minutes in win Nelson-Ododa finished with zero points (0-2 FG) and one rebound in eight minutes during Saturday's 94-84 victory over Chicago.

Impact Nelson-Ododa logged a season-low eight minutes Saturday and has played less than 20 minutes in back-to-back games. Over her last five outings, the 25-year-old center has averaged 7.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 steals in 17.8 minutes per game.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Citron, Mystics to visit Charles, Sun

Connecticut faces Washington in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams

AUGUST 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Sun beat the Mystics 80-69 to end a 13-game road losing streak

Saniya Rivers scored 17 points, Olivia Nelson-Ododa had 15 points and nine rebounds, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Washington Mystics 80-69 to end a 13-game road losing streak

AUGUST 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Impactful off bench Nelson-Ododa tallied 15 points (5-11 FG, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and one block across 29 minutes in Tuesday's 80-69 win over the Mystics.

Impact Nelson-Ododa delivered one of her strongest outings of the year Tuesday, coming up just a rebound shy of a double-double while teaming with Saniya Rivers to provide key production off the bench. Though she's shifted from her early-season starting role into a reserve spot, the center has still logged steady minutes, averaging 19.5 per game across 11 contests as a substitute entering the night.

AUGUST 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Responds well off bench Nelson-Ododa closed Wednesday's 71-62 victory over the Sky with eight points (4-4 FG, 0-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists, two blocks and three steals across 19 minutes.

Impact Nelson-Ododa returned to the bench after Tina Charles returned to the lineup following a rest last time out. She was extremely efficient from the field, and she was outstanding at the defensive end. She is averaging 8.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 steals across the past four appearances.

AUGUST 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Nelson-Ododa is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Sky.

Impact Nelson-Ododa drew the start Monday with Tina Charles resting but will shift back to the bench for Wednesday's matchup. The center has started 21 of 30 games this season, averaging 8.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.3 blocks and 22.9 minutes per contest.

AUGUST 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect from field Monday Nelson-Ododa recorded 12 points (5-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 30 minutes during Monday's 74-57 loss to the Valkyries.

Impact Hadn't it been for one missed free throw, Nelson-Ododa would've had a perfect shooting performance in what was her first start since July 14. She moved to the first unit due to the absence of Tina Charles (rest), but it's unclear if she'll stay in the first unit for a prolonged time. Nelson-Ododa is averaging 9.0 points and 3.7 boards per game since the All-Star break.

AUGUST 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Connecticut faces Chicago, looks to halt 5-game slide

Connecticut looks to stop its five-game skid when the Connecticut Sun take on Chicago

AUGUST 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Tiffany Hayes and Cecilia Zandalasini each score 17 points as the Valkyries beat the Sun 74-57

Tiffany Hayes and Cecilia Zandalasini each scored 17 points, Janelle Salaun added 16 and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Connecticut Sun 74-57

AUGUST 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting sans Charles Nelson-Ododa will start in Monday's game against the Valkyries.

Impact The 24-year-old center will get the starting nod against Golden State due to Tina Charles (rest) being sidelined. Over her last five appearances, Nelson-Ododa has averaged 8.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.0 blocks while shooting 61.5 percent from the field across 20.6 minutes per game.

AUGUST 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Connecticut takes on Las Vegas, seeks to end 3-game slide

Connecticut aims to break its three-game skid with a victory over Las Vegas

AUGUST 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Solid in limited duty Nelson-Ododa closed Thursday's 102-91 loss to Los Angeles with eight points (2-3 FG, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block in 21 minutes.

Impact Nelson-Ododa racked up 21 minutes off the bench, and her point and rebound total was solid. Nelson-Ododa is averaging 9.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.4 blocks across the past five outings.

AUGUST 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Citron, Mystics to visit Charles, Sun

Sun beat the Mystics 80-69 to end a 13-game road losing streak

Connecticut faces Chicago, looks to halt 5-game slide

Tiffany Hayes and Cecilia Zandalasini each score 17 points as the Valkyries beat the Sun 74-57

Connecticut takes on Las Vegas, seeks to end 3-game slide