Saniya Rivers - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

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DECEMBER 19 • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

Guard's bold Sun prediction may be unattainable in 2026–but it's not a bad thing Saniya Rivers has big goals for the Sun’s 20262 season. Whether or not the team can achieve those goals is still up in the air.

DECEMBER 18 • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

Paige Bueckers' hilarious attempt at trash talking Saniya Rivers and Marina Mabrey falls flat with reminder of Wings' record Dallas Wings' star Paige Bueckers joined Connecticut Sun's Saniya Rivers, along with Marina Mabrey, in her Instagram live on Friday night, w...

SEPTEMBER 13 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Tallies 16 points against Atlanta Rivers racked up 16 points (7-16 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one steal over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 88-72 loss to the Dream.

Impact Rivers had an encouraging rookie season after being selected by the Sun with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, and she ended the year with a flourish by posting back-to-back 16-point performances. Although the Sun struggled to rack up wins in 2025, Rivers established herself as a solid building block for the team, averaging 8.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.9 blocks in 26.1 minutes per game. She appeared mainly off the bench over the final month of the regular season, but it wouldn't be surprising to see her back in the mix for a starting role in 2026 now that she has a full year of professional experience.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Dream beat the Sun 88-72 to move into second place in the WNBA standings

Brittney Griner scored 17 points off the bench, Rhyne Howard added 15 and the Atlanta Dream beat the Connecticut Sun 88-72 to move into second place in the WNBA standings

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Atlanta seeks 30th victory this season in matchup against Connecticut

Atlanta will aim for its 30th win this season when the Dream take on the Connecticut Sun

SEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Leading scorer for Connecticut Rivers finished with 16 points (7-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and a block across 29 minutes in Monday's 87-62 loss to the Dream.

Impact Rivers moved into the starting lineup due to the absence of Leila Lacan (personal), and she embraced the opportunity to lead the Sun in scoring. The rookie will aim to end the season on a strong note Wednesday in a rematch against the Dream, though it's uncertain if she'll remain in a starting role.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Dream beat Sun 87-62 as Karl Smesko breaks WNBA record for most wins by a first-year head coach

Rhyne Howard scored 18 points, Allisha Gray added 15 and Atlanta beat the Connecticut Sun 87-62 on Monday night, giving the Dream’s Karl Smesko a WNBA-record 29 wins for the most b...

SEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Starting sans Lacan Rivers will start in Monday's game against Atlanta.

Impact With Leila Lacan (personal) sidelined, Rivers will draw the start for just the fourth time since Aug. 1. Over her last five appearances, the rookie has averaged 9.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals across 26.2 minutes per game.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Connecticut visits Atlanta after Howard's 37-point game

Atlanta hosts the Connecticut Sun after Rhyne Howard scored 37 points in the Atlanta Dream's 104-85 win over the Los Angeles Sparks

SEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Angel Reese records 23rd double-double this season and the Sky top the Sun 88-64 to snap 4-game skid

Angel Reese had 18 points and 13 rebounds for her 23rd double-double this season, Kamilla Cardoso scored 16 points, and the Chicago Sky beat the Connecticut Sun 88-64 to snap a fou...

SEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Posts 10 points off bench Rivers finished with 10 points (4-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) with two rebounds, two assists and two steals across 28 minutes in Monday's 93-76 loss to the Dream.

Impact The rookie has scored at least 10 points in three of the past five games, and five of the previous eight contests. The good news is that she bounced back nicely after a disastrous 18.2 field-goal percentage (2-11 FG) last time out Saturday against the Lynx.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Dream move into a 2nd-place tie in WNBA standings after 93-76 victory over the Sun

Rhyne Howard scored 23 points, Naz Hillmon and Allisha Gray each added 17 points, and the Atlanta Dream closed on a 17-2 run to beat the Connecticut Sun 93-76

SEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Leila Lacan scores 22 and Connecticut posts 101-95 win over Wings, playing without Bueckers

Leila Lacan had 22 points, Marina Mabrey scored 18 points, including two key free throws with 16.6 seconds left, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Dallas Wings 101-95 for their high...

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

Bumped back to bench Rivers isn't part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Dallas.

Impact Rivers made a spot start last time out as Leila Lacan played through a minor eye injury, but she'll yield to Lacan in the first five Wednesday. Rivers played just 19 minutes in the start and logged three points on three field goal attempts. In 12 games off the bench this season, Rivers is averaging 10.0 points, 2.9 assists, 2.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.1 blocks over 25.8 minutes.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't do much in start Rivers closed Monday's 81-79 loss to the Liberty with three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 18 minutes.

Impact Rivers was unable to take advantage of her starting opportunity, with Leila Lacan (eye) considered a question mark going into the game. Rivers ended up with a minus-17 rating, worst amongst any player in the game. Meanwhile, Lacan sparkled off the bench, and the start likely will be a one-off.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Saniya Rivers stands up for Marina Mabrey as rookie shoves Marine Johannes during heated on-court exchange Saniya Rivers stood up for teammate Marina Mabrey after her heated exchange with Marine Johannes during the Connecticut Sun's matchup agains...

AUGUST 26 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Will start vs. Liberty Rivers will be in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Liberty, Brendan Glasheen of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Leila Lacan (eye) is available off the bench Monday, and the Sun have opted to deploy Rivers with the first unit. Rivers has averaged 7.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.7 steals and 0.9 blocks in 26.1 minutes per game over 22 outings as a starter this season.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

"You have me in a chokehold": Fever's $90,000 star and Marina Mabrey gush over Saniya Rivers channeling her inner model with glamorous outfit Connecticut Sun rookie Saniya Rivers channeled her inner model, turning heads on social media with her latest post.

AUGUST 25 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Tina Charles has 200th career double-double as Sun win third straight game Marina Mabrey added 20 points and reserve Saniya Rivers 13 for the Sun (9-27), who won just their third road game.

AUGUST 24 • MASSLIVE.COM

Disruptive defense continues Rivers submitted 13 points (4-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists and three steals in 26 minutes during Saturday's 94-84 win over the Sky.

Impact It was Rivers' fourth time scoring in double digits in her past eight outings, and the three steals led the team. She's been quite productive in a reserve role in 2025, having averaged 10.0 points, 2.9 assists, 2.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.1 blocks per game over 12 appearances off the bench this season.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Tina Charles has 200th career double-double and Sun win 3rd straight 94-84 over Sky

Tin Charles had 23 points in her 200th career double-double, Bria Hartley also scored 23 and the Connecticut Sun held off the Chicago Sky 94-84 for a season-best three-game winning...

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Charles leads Connecticut against Chicago after 21-point game

Connecticut faces the Chicago Sky after Tina Charles scored 21 points in the Sun's 67-56 win against the Washington Mystics

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

Citron, Mystics to visit Charles, Sun

Connecticut faces Washington in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Sun beat Mystics to snap 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-...

AUGUST 20 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

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