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

Good for 16 points in home win Nelson-Ododa supplied 16 points (4-9 FG, 8-8 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 26 minutes during Tuesday's 90-87 win over the Fire.

Impact Nelson-Ododa did a good job drawing contact and getting to the free-throw line, and half of her points came on a perfect 8-for-8 showing at the charity stripe. She did a good job giving the Sun second-chance points, as half of her six rebounds came on the offensive end. She has scored at least 10 points in eight straight outings, and Nelson-Ododa is averaging 12.6 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game in five July contests.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Aaliyah Edwards and Brittney Griner each score 20-plus to lead the Sun past the Fire 90-87

Aaliyah Edwards scored 21 points off the bench, Brittney Griner added 20, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Portland Fire 90-87

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Connecticut faces Portland on 3-game home skid

Connecticut will aim to break its three-game home skid when the Sun face Portland

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Scores 12 points in loss Nelson-Ododa finished with 12 points (5-13 FG, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block over 25 minutes in Friday's 79-64 loss to Golden State.

Impact Nelson-Ododa made her sixth consecutive start Friday. She played well once again, finishing two rebounds shy of her second double-double of the 2026 campaign. The 25-year-old also remained active defensively by logging one block, her fourth in as many games.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Valkyries beat the Sun 79-64 for a franchise-record 7th straight win

Veronica Burton scored 17 points, Janelle Salaun had 16 points and four 3-pointers off the bench, and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Connecticut Sun 79-64 for a franchise-reco...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Olivia Nelson-Ododa steals spotlight with all-white outfit showing toned abs | Sporting News The look had many fans talking.

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Efficient outing in loss Nelson-Ododa notched 14 points (6-9 FG, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 27 minutes in Wednesday's 86-80 loss to the Lynx.

Impact Nelson-Ododa turned in an extremely efficient performance and finished as the Sun's second-leading scorer, albeit in a losing effort. The 25-year-old center also chipped in at least two combined steals-plus-blocks for the fifth time over her last six games. She's scored in double figures in each of those six outings and figures to continue seeing significant minutes moving forward.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Cheryl Reeve breaks WNBA record for coaching wins as Lynx beat Sun 86-80

Kayla McBride scored 23 points, and Minnesota beat the Connecticut Sun 86-80 to give Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve the WNBA record for career wins

JULY 9 • Associated Press

Nearly double-doubles Nelson-Ododa supplied 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-8 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 29 minutes during Monday's 90-89 win over Minnesota.

Impact Nelson-Ododa has now recorded double-digit points in five straight games for the Sun. She's in the midst of a solid campaign, posting averages of 8.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists on 61.8 percent shooting from the field.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Brittney Griner scores 29 and Kennedy Burke hits 2 late 3-pointers in the Sun's 90-89 win over Lynx

Brittney Griner scored a season-high 29 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Kennedy Burke added 16 points off the bench, including two 3-pointers in the final three minutes, and the Co...

JULY 7 • Associated Press

Flirts with double-double Nelson-Ododa logged 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-5 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal in 24 minutes during Thursday's 86-83 loss to Dallas.

Impact Nelson-Ododa continued her efficient ways on the offensive end during Thursday's clash. She scored in double figures for a fourth straight game, during which she's hit at a clip of 57.1 percent from the field during this stretch. Nelson-Ododa also finished second on the team on the glass and was nearly able to secure a double-double.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Olivia Nelson-Ododa "stuns" with pregame outfit before Connecticut Sun game | Sporting News Pre game attire was on point.

JULY 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Another quality start Friday Nelson-Ododa finished with 12 points (6-12 FG, 0-1 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, two steals and three blocks across 30 minutes in Friday's 68-57 victory over the Mystics.

Impact Making her second straight start, Nelson-Ododa had another quality showing, finishing only one rebound shy of her second double-double of the year. She also had a season-high three blocks to help the Sun extend their winning streak to two games. It appears head coach Rachid Meziane will continue to reward Nelson-Ododa for her recent play, so some more appearances as a starter could be on the horizon. In five regular-season starts in 2026, the 25-year-old is averaging 12.2 points, 10.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.4 blocks over 26.9 minutes.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Lacan and Nelson-Ododa each score 12 points and Sun beat Mystics 68-57

Leila Lacan and Olivia Nelson-Ododa each scored 12 points, Kennedy Burke had 11 off the bench and the Connecticut Sun beat the Washington Mystics 68-57 on Friday night

JUNE 27 • Associated Press

Full stat line in start Nelson-Ododa amassed 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-4 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks across 27 minutes in Monday's 92-63 win over the Sky.

Impact Nelson-Ododa was promoted to the starting lineup Monday following a stretch of strong performances, and she delivered against Chicago. The 25-year-old center was one of five Connecticut players to score in double figures, and she grabbed a game- and career-high 15 rebounds en route to her first double-double of the season. She also tied the game high in combined steals-plus-blocks. Nelson-Ododa has now scored in double figures in four of her last six appearances, shooting 66.7 percent from the field during that time.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Brittney Griner becomes WNBA's career blocks leader, and the Sun beat the Sky 92-63

Brittney Griner scored 14 points and became the WNBA’s career blocks leader, Olivia Nelson-Ododa had 11 points and 15 rebounds, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Chicago Sky 92-63 f...

JUNE 23 • Associated Press

Starting versus Sky Nelson-Ododa will start Monday's game versus Chicago, Gabby Alfveby of The IX Sports reports.

Impact Head coach Rachid Meziane said pregame that Nelson-Ododa is being rewarded for her recent play, prompting his decision to put her into the starting lineup against the Sky. The 25-year-old last started in the 106-102 loss to Toronto on June 10, finishing with nine points, 12 rebounds, one assist and one block across 29 minutes. It wasn't revealed whom Nelson-Ododa would be replacing, though Brittney Griner will remain in the first unit, per Alfveby.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Mabrey scores career-high 37 points, ties single-game 3-point record as Tempo rally past Sun 101-97

Marina Mabrey scored a career-high 37 points and tied the WNBA single-game record with nine 3-pointers as the Toronto Tempo overcame a 16-point deficit to beat the Connecticut Sun...

JUNE 20 • Associated Press

Sophie Cunningham, Caitlin Clark lead the Fever past the Sun, 85-75

Sophie Cunningham hit three 3-pointers and scored the final 11 points for Indiana, helping the Fever beat the Connecticut Sun 85-75 on Saturday night to improve to 4-1 in Commissio...

JUNE 14 • Associated Press

Leads Sun in scoring Saturday Nelson-Ododa finished with 12 points (6-12 FG, 0-2 FT), seven rebounds and one assist across 21 minutes in Saturday's 85-75 loss to Indiana.

Impact Nelson-Ododa started in Connecticut's last two contests. However, with Brittney Griner (rib) back from a two-game absence, Nelson-Ododa moved back to the bench. Despite the role change, the 25-year-old finished with a team-high 12 points, her third double-digit scoring performance in the last five regular-season games.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Nelson-Ododa won't start Saturday's game against the Fever.

Impact With Brittney Griner (rib) back in action, Nelson-Ododa will revert to a bench role after drawing two consecutive starts. The 25-year-old center has averaged 4.7 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists across 14.0 minutes per game in seven appearances off the bench this season.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Produces 13 rebounds in OT loss Nelson-Ododa chipped in nine points (2-2 FG, 5-6 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and one block across 29 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 106-102 loss to the Tempo.

Impact Nelson-Ododa didn't make a huge impact in scoring, but she was the only player with more than six rebounds in the game. Nelson-Ododa took advantage of the absence of Brittney Griner (rib) and Aneesah Morrow (leg) missing due to injuries. As long as Griner and/or Morrow are sidelined, Nelson-Ododa should continue to benefit with more run.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Leads way with eight rebounds Nelson-Ododa closed Monday's 89-80 loss to the Liberty with 15 points (6-6 FG, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block in 26 minutes.

Impact Nelson-Ododa was plugged into the starting lineup with Brittney Griner (ribs) and Aneesah Morrow (leg) sidelined. Nelson-Ododa made the most of her opportunity, as she was perfect from the field, while leading the team win rebounds. She also had one of the team's three blocks. As long as Griner and Morrow are on the shelf, Nelson-Ododa could have some fantasy staying power.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Breanna Stewart scores 28, Han Xu makes 1st career WNBA start, and the Liberty beat the Sun 89-80

Breanna Stewart scored 28 points, including a key putback with 24.8 seconds left, Han Xu had 14 points in her first career WNBA start, and the New York Liberty beat the Connecticut...

JUNE 9 • Associated Press

Starting Monday Nelson-Ododa is starting Monday's game against the Liberty.

Impact Nelson-Ododa is drawing her second start of the season for a short-handed Sun team without Brittney Griner (ribs) and Aneesah Morrow (leg). She should have a better chance of cracking the 20-minute mark Monday as part of the first unit.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

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