OLIVIA NELSON-ODODA NEWS

New York plays Connecticut following Ionescu's 23-point game

New York takes on the Connecticut Sun after Sabrina Ionescu scored 23 points in the Liberty's 78-62 loss to the Connecticut Sun

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Mabrey has 18 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists to help Connecticut beat short-handed New York 78-62

Marina Mabrey had 18 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists to help the Connecticut Sun beat the short-handed New York Liberty 78-62

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Full stat line in loss Nelson-Ododa recorded 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, three steals, two blocks and two assists across 25 minutes in Monday's 101-85 loss to the Storm.

Impact Nelson-Ododa bounced back from a scoreless outing in Sunday's win over Golden State, during which she logged just nine minutes. The 24-year-old delivered a well-rounded performance Monday, recording a game- and season-high-tying mark in steals while also leading the Sun in blocks. Over her last five appearances (three starts), Nelson-Ododa has averaged 7.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.0 blocks across 21.4 minutes per game.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Skylar Diggins has another triple-double and Storm defeat Sun 101-85

Skylar Diggins had a triple-double, Nneka Ogwumike scored 26 points and the Seattle Storm blew past the Connecticut Sun 101-85

JULY 29 • Associated Press

Scoreless in nine minutes Nelson-Ododa registered one block over nine minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 95-64 win over the Valkyries.

Impact Nelson-Ododa was replaced by Aneesah Morrow in the starting five in a move that could stick for the Sun -- Morrow nearly double-doubled in 24 minutes, helping the Sun snap a three-game losing streak. If Sunday was any indication, Nelson-Ododa's fantasy appeal is in trouble.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start Sunday Nelson-Ododa won't start in Sunday's game against the Valkyries.

Impact With Aneesah Morrow joining the starting five, Nelson-Ododa will slide to the second unit for just the third time this season. Over her last five appearances, the 24-year-old center has averaged 9.0 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 26.4 minutes per game.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 17 points in loss Nelson-Ododa racked up 17 points (7-12 FG, 3-4 FT), four rebounds and two blocks over 29 minutes during Thursday's 101-86 loss to Los Angeles.

Impact Nelson-Ododa snapped out of her cold spell Thursday, scoring in double digits for just the second time in her last six outings. The Sun have lost four straight games and are in need of a spark, so it will be interesting to see if Nelson-Ododa can build some momentum off this performance.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Sparks beat Sun 101-86 for 4th straight victory

Kelsey Plum had 30 points and six assists, Dearica Hamby added 20 points and 11 rebounds and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Connecticut Sun 101-86 on Thursday night

JULY 25 • Associated Press

Sun take on the Sparks on 3-game slide

Connecticut will try to break its three-game losing streak when the Connecticut Sun take on Los Angeles

JULY 23 • Associated Press

Notches six points in loss Nelson-Ododa had six points (3-9 FG), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 20 minutes during Tuesday's 85-77 loss to the Fever.

Impact Nelson-Ododa has cooled off for the Sun, scoring a combined 10 points over her last two outings. With Tina Charles commanding so much usage and Aneesah Morrow playing well off the bench, Nelson-Ododa's fantasy appeal is trending in the wrong direction.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Muted performance in loss Nelson-Ododa provided four points (2-4 FG) and three rebounds over 24 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 92-88 loss to the Sparks.

Impact Nelson-Ododa posted a dud Sunday, but she was heating up prior to this loss which means fantasy managers should cut her some slack. In 23.6 minutes per night this season, Nelson-Ododa holds averages of 8.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 1.4 blocks while shooting 50.0 percent from the field.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana takes on Connecticut, looks for 4th straight road win

Indiana heads into a matchup against Connecticut after winning three consecutive road games

JULY 14 • Associated Press

Connecticut visits Los Angeles after Charles' 20-point outing

Connecticut visits the Los Angeles Sparks after Tina Charles scored 20 points in the Sun's 79-65 loss to the Seattle Storm

JULY 12 • Associated Press

Storm overcome sloppy start, use strong 4th quarter to top Sun 79-65

Gabby Williams scored 18 points including a 3-pointer with 6:10 remaining to put the Seattle Storm up for good in a 79-65 win against the Connecticut Sun

JULY 12 • Associated Press

Nears double-double in loss Nelson-Ododa racked up 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocks across 32 minutes during Friday's 79-65 loss to the Storm.

Impact Nelson-Ododa came two rebounds shy of a double-double Friday. She has recorded a double-double eight times during the 2025 campaign, consistently scoring and rebounding for Connecticut.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 25 minutes in win Nelson-Ododa ended Wednesday's 93-83 win over the Storm with eight points (3-7 FG, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and three blocks across 25 minutes.

Impact Nelson-Ododa was replaced in the starting lineup at halftime by Aneesah Morrow, with the Sun ending a 10-game losing streak in the process. Despite this rotation tweak, Nelson-Ododa still played a sizable role Wednesday, and fantasy managers shouldn't panic given how volatile the rotations can be in Connecticut.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Connecticut visits Seattle after Charles' 29-point game

Connecticut takes on the Seattle Storm after Tina Charles scored 29 points in the Sun's 93-83 win over the Seattle Storm

JULY 10 • Associated Press

Tina Charles scores 29 and the Sun end a 10-game losing streak with a 93-83 victory over the Storm

Tina Charles set season highs with 29 points and 11 rebounds to help the Connecticut Sun end a 10-game losing streak with a 93-83 victory over the Seattle Storm

JULY 9 • Associated Press

Nearly double-doubles Nelson-Ododa posted nine points (3-5 FG, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds and one assist across 22 minutes during Sunday's 86-68 loss to the Aces.

Impact Connecticut is in the midst of a very difficult season, but Nelson-Ododa is on pace for her best ever campaign. Playing in her fourth year, Nelson-Ododa is averaging career-high marks in points (8.9), rebounds (6.2), assists (1.0) and blocks (1.3) in 22.8 minutes per contest.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches double figures in blowout Nelson-Ododa contributed 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one block over 21 minutes in Sunday's 102-63 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Nelson-Ododa contributed offensively in Sunday's blowout defeat, finishing second on the team in scoring while ending as one of two Sun players in double figures in scoring. Nelson-Ododa has tallied a double-digit scoring total in eight outings, including in three straight contests.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Collier has 23 points, McBride 20 as Lynx dominate Sun 102-63

Napheesa Collier scored 23 points, Kayla McBride added 20 and the Minnesota Lynx rolled to a 102-63 win over Connecticut on Sunday, the Sun’s ninth straight loss

JUNE 30 • Associated Press

Storm hand the Sun their eighth straight loss with a 97-81 victory

Skylar Diggins scored 24 points, Gabby Williams had 16 points, eight rebounds and seven assists and the Seattle Storm beat Connecticut 97-81 for the Sun’s eighth straight loss

JUNE 28 • Associated Press

Puts up 12 points Nelson-Ododa closed Wednesday's 85-59 loss to the Aces with 12 points (4-8 FG, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and one block over 28 minutes.

Impact Nelson-Ododa returned to the starting lineup after coming off the bench in her previous two outings, and this was the third consecutive start in which she scored in double digits. The forward has scored in double digits only six times this season, but she's trending in the right direction with three of those outings coming across her last five appearances.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

A'ja Wilson scores 22, becomes fastest in WNBA history to 5,000 points as Aces beat Sun

A’ja Wilson scored 22 points and became the fastest player in WNBA history to 5,000 points as the Las Vegas Aces beat the Connecticut Sun 85-59

JUNE 26 • Associated Press

Back in first unit Nelson-Ododa is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Aces.

Impact Nelson-Ododa came off the bench in each of the Sun's last two games, but she'll reclaim her starting spot from Aneesah Morrow on Wednesday. In 11 starts this season, Nelson-Ododa is averaging 8.9 points and 7.1 rebounds over 22.5 minutes.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE