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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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wilson leads Las Vegas against Connecticut after 24-point game

Las Vegas hosts the Connecticut Sun after A'ja Wilson scored 24 points in the Las Vegas Aces' 89-81 win against the Indiana Fever

JUNE 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Mixed bag in rout Nelson-Ododa finished with four points (0-6 FG, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, three assists and five blocks in 23 minutes during Sunday's 87-63 loss to the Valkyries.

Impact While Nelson-Ododa was blanked from the field, she swatted a season-high five shots off the bench. She's played from the second unit in each of her past two appearances after starting all of her first 11 games, but she's maintained steady playing time despite the move. Nelson-Ododa has logged 20 and 23 minutes in these two reserve outings, which is closely in line with her 22.3 minutes per game for the campaign.

JUNE 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Slides to second unit Friday Nelson-Ododa will come off the bench in Friday's game against the Wings.

Impact Nelson-Ododa will cede her usual position in the starting lineup for the first time this season, as the 2-10 Sun are searching for a spark in the first unit. She figures to still play a significant role from the second unit, with Nelson-Ododa having averaged 8.9 points, 7.1 rebounds, 0.9 blocks and 0.7 steals in 22.4 minutes per contest while shooting 48.6 percent from the field over 11 appearances this year.

JUNE 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles in loss Nelson-Ododa amassed 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist and three blocks across 23 minutes during Wednesday's 83-75 loss to Phoenix.

Impact Nelson-Ododa is trending up for the Sun and has fared well in three straight contests. In that span, Nelson-Ododa produced averages of 9.6 points, 10.6 rebounds and 1.6 blocks in 22.0 minutes per contest.

JUNE 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Connecticut takes on Dallas, seeks to end 4-game skid

Connecticut aims to break its four-game losing streak when the Connecticut Sun play Dallas

JUNE 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Alyssa Thomas and Lexi Held score 14 apiece to lead Mercury past Sun 83-75

Alyssa Thomas had 14 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds against her former team, Satou Sabally added 12 points and a season-high 15 rebounds as the Phoenix Mercury beat the Conn...

JUNE 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Efficient from field in loss Nelson-Ododa finished with 14 points (6-8 FG, 2-2 FT) and eight rebounds in 17 minutes during Tuesday's 88-71 loss to the Fever.

Impact Nelson-Ododa's point total was her highest since scoring 18 points in 25 minutes in the regular-season opener May 18 against the Mystics. She is averaging 9.0 rebounds in the past two appearances, too, and Nelson-Ododa is averaging 6.7, 6.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game in four June contest.

JUNE 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs 10 boards in loss Nelson-Ododa had five points (2-6 FG, 1-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 26 minutes during Sunday's 78-66 loss to Chicago.

Impact Nelson-Ododa delivered team-high marks in rebounds and blocks during her return from a one-game absence due to an ankle injury. The 24-year-old also tied her season high in rebounds and has now notched at least eight boards in four of her nine regular-season appearances. Over her last five outings, Nelson-Ododa has averaged 5.4 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 22.6 minutes per game.

JUNE 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Getting green light Nelson-Ododa (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Sky.

Impact As expected, Nelson-Ododa has been upgraded from probable to available and will return to the starting lineup after missing the Sun's most recent game against the Mystics due to an ankle injury. Nelson-Ododa has started all eight games she's appeared in this season, averaging 8.6 points and 5.8 rebounds.

JUNE 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Sunday Nelson-Ododa (ankle) is probable for Sunday's matchup against the Sky.

Impact Nelson-Ododa missed the Sun's most recent game Sunday against the Mystics after sustaining a left ankle injury during the June 7 matchup with the Dream. The 25-year-old has started all eight games she's played this season, averaging 8.6 points and 5.8 rebounds while shooting 44 percent from the field.

JUNE 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Nelson-Ododa (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Mystics.

Impact Nelson-Ododa will miss Sunday's matchup after suffering a left ankle injury in Friday's win over Atlanta. Her next opportunity to play will come next Sunday against the Sky. Haley Peters, Kariata Diaby and Jaelyn Brown are candidates for a bump in minutes due to Nelson-Ododa being sidelined.

JUNE 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Nelson-Ododa (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Mystics.

Impact Nelson-Ododa suffered an ankle injury in Friday's game, making her status uncertain for Sunday's matchup against Washington. Kariata Diaby will likely see a boost in minutes in the event Nelson-Ododa is ruled out.

JUNE 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marina Mabrey scores season-high 34 points, Sun beat Dream 84-76 for first home victory

Marina Mabrey scored a season-high 34 points and Tina Charles had seven of her 19 points in the final six minutes to help the Connecticut Sun beat the Atlanta Dream 84-76 for their...

JUNE 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't return Friday Nelson-Ododa (ankle) won't return to Friday's game against the Dream.

Impact Nelson-Ododa went down with a left ankle injury against Atlanta. She logged 12 minutes as a starter before being ruled out for the rest of the game. The 25-year-old finished with three steals, two points and one rebound. Kariata Diaby started the second half with Nelson-Ododa on the mend.

JUNE 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Connecticut Sun are struggling at start of rebuild with losses in six of first seven games

Tina Charles returned to the Connecticut Sun knowing the franchise was rebuilding

JUNE 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Near double-double vs. Indiana Nelson-Ododa supplied eight points (2-8 FG, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, one block and one steal in 29 minutes during Friday's 85-83 win over the Fever.

Impact Nelson-Ododa was cleared to play Friday after popping up on the injury report due to an ankle injury. She finished with a season-high nine rebounds (three offensive) and fell just short of recording her second double-double of the season. Nelson-Ododa has failed to reach double-digit points in her last two games and is averaging 10.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.8 blocks over 24.7 minutes per game this season.

MAY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available vs. Indiana Nelson-Ododa (ankle) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Fever.

Impact Nelson-Ododa will suit up and play Friday in Indiana despite dealing with an ankle injury. The 25-year-old center has gotten off to a hot start to the 2025 campaign, averaging career-high numbers across the board while logging 24.0 minutes per contest for Connecticut

MAY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Indiana Nelson-Ododa is questionable for Friday's game against Indiana due to a right ankle injury.

Impact Nelson-Ododa has been productive in a starting role for the Sun to begin the season, averaging 10.6 points and 6.2 rebounds in 24.0 minutes per game over her first five appearances in 2025. She's dealing with an ankle issue that jeopardizes her availability for Friday's matchup, while Haley Peters, Aneesah Morrow and Robyn Parks could see increased work if Nelson-Ododa sits out against the Fever.

MAY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

First double-double Nelson-Ododa supplied 10 points (5-7 FG), 10 rebounds, two assists and one block across 28 minutes during Friday's 76-70 loss to the Lynx.

Impact Registering her first double-double of the season, Nelson-Ododa is giving Washington much-needed production. Her rebounding presence and efficient shooting night helped Connecticut nearly upset the Minnesota Lynx. If Nelson-Ododa strings together more impressive outings like this one, she could become a fixture in fantasy lineups.

MAY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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