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Notches 11 points Rivers produced 11 points (4-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-6 FT), one rebound, two assists, one block and one steal across 21 minutes during Tuesday's 92-84 loss to Washington.

Impact Rivers played through a probable tag Tuesday and seemed to be benefit from some time off during the break. The guard holds averages of 7.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.0 steals in 22.4 minutes per contest.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Available Tuesday Rivers (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game against the Mystics.

Impact Rivers has been dealing with an ankle sprain recently, though she'll shake off her probable tag and suit up Tuesday. The second-year guard has averaged 6.0 points, 2.6 assists, 1.4 rebounds and 1.2 steals across 15.8 minutes per game over her last five outings.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Tuesday Rivers (ankle) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Mystics.

Impact Rivers missed time recently due to a left ankle sprain, so the Sun are keeping an eye on her health. She logged 27 minutes in last Wednesday's loss to the Fever, which was her largest workload since the June 13 defeat to Indiana.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sun's Saniya Rivers regrets nothing about Caitlin Clark confrontation | Sporting News It resulted in a technical foul for both players.

JULY 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Saniya Rivers Calls Caitlin Clark Out For 'Disrespect' After Sun-Fever Technical Foul Connecticut Sun guard Saniya Rivers took to social media after she and Caitlin Clark received double technical fouls on Wednesday.

JULY 23 • SI.COM

Caitlin Clark on the brink of suspension after technical foul during Fever win Caitlin Clark is one technical foul away from a one-game suspension after she picked up her seventh of the season during the Indiana Fever's...

JULY 23 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

"The Concept of Saniya Rivers Locking Anyone Up": Caitlin Clark Fans In Sitches After Fever Star Reveals Trash Talk With Sun Player Caitlin Clark helped the Indiana Fever to a 123-88 win over the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday, but the night wasn't without drama.

JULY 23 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Adds 13 points off bench Rivers registered 13 points (6-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six assists, two rebounds and one steal over 27 minutes in Wednesday's 123-88 loss to the Fever.

Impact Rivers missed the Sun's previous contest due to a lingering left ankle sprain, but she was able to suit up Wednesday and provide offense off the bench, albeit in a blowout defeat. Her 27 minutes marked the guard's highest workload since June 13, as the 23-year-old has missed time due to injury while also seeing her role shift from the starting lineup to the second unit in recent weeks. Through 23 appearances (12 starts), Rivers is averaging 7.0 points, 3.2 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 22.4 minutes per contest in 2026.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Caitlin Clark scores 27 and the Fever set a franchise scoring record in a 123-88 win over the Sun

Caitlin Clark had 27 points and 11 assists, Kelsey Mitchell added 23 points and the Indiana Fever set a franchise record for points in a game with their 123-88 victory over the Con...

JULY 23 • Associated Press

Available to play Rivers (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Fever.

Impact Rivers is back after a one-game absence, and she should resume her usual role in the second unit. With Rivers active, Gianna Kneepkens could drop out of the rotation.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Rivers (ankle/foot) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Indiana.

Impact With the All-Star break looming, the Sun could err on the side of caution with Rivers on Wednesday. Charlisse Leger-Walker and Diamond Millers would likely soak up more playing time if Rivers needs to miss a second straight contest.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

DeWanna Bonner scores season-high 21, Mercury beat Sun 72-63 to snap 5-game skid

DeWanna Bonner scored a season-high 21 points, Kahleah Copper added 12 of her 18 points in the second half, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Connecticut Sun 72-63 on Sunday to snap...

JULY 20 • Associated Press

Ruled out Sunday Rivers (ankle/foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Phoenix.

Impact Rivers was previously downgraded to doubtful, so it comes as no surprise that she'll be inactive for Sunday's tilt due to a lingering left ankle sprain. Her absence could open up some additional minutes for Gianna Kneepkens off the bench. The next chance for Rivers to suit up will come Wednesday against Indiana.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to doubtful Rivers (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Phoenix.

Impact Rivers was previously listed as probable and appeared on track to suit up, but a downgrade to doubtful suggests she'll be unavailable Sunday. The guard is dealing with a nagging left ankle sprain suffered June 22 that has forced her to miss three of Connecticut's past seven games. Rivers' likely absence could open up more minutes for Gianna Kneepkens off the bench.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Sunday Rivers (ankle) is probable for Sunday's game in Phoenix.

Impact Rivers is expected to suit up for a second straight outing following a two-game absence due to a left ankle sprain. She posted six points, two assists, two steals and one block across 14 minutes in Friday's win over Phoenix.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Leila Lacan scores career-high 26 points, Sun beat Mercury 96-83

Leila Lacan scored a career-high 26 points on 10-of-13 shooting from the field to lead the Connecticut Sun to a 96-83 victory over the Phoenix Mercury in the first of back-to-back...

JULY 18 • Associated Press

Available to play Rivers (ankle) is available for Friday's game in Phoenix.

Impact Rivers is back after a two-game stint on the sidelines, which could mean fewer minutes for Olivia Nelson-Ododa and Charlisse Leger-Walker. Rivers is averaging 6.8 points and 3.1 assists per game this season.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to suit up Friday Rivers (ankle) is listed as probable for Friday's game against Phoenix.

Impact Rivers tweaked her ankle in the 86-80 loss to Minnesota on June 8. As a result, she missed Connecticut's previous two contests. Rivers has started in 12 regular-season games for the Sun during the 2026 campaign. However, she will likely come off the bench Friday, so she may only see 15-20 minutes of action.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out for Tuesday Rivers (ankle) is out for Tuesday's game against the Fire.

Impact Rivers has been sidelined since leaving a game early July 8. Her next chance to play comes Friday against the Mercury.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back soon Rivers (ankle) is expected to return to game action by the end of next week, Maggie Vanoni of Hearst reports.

Impact Rivers was taken to the locker room in a wheelchair during Wednesday's loss to Minnesota, though she required the wheelchair due to a bloody nose rather than her sprained left ankle. She can be considered questionable for Tuesday's game against the Fire until the Sun offer an update on her status.

JULY 11 • 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...

JULY 11 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Friday Rivers (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Valkyries.

Impact Rivers suffered the left ankle sprain in Wednesday's game against Minnesota, and her next chance to play comes Thursday against Portland. Olivia Nelson-Ododa and Charlisse Leger-Walker should all be more involved for the undermanned Sun on Friday.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Saniya Rivers leaves game in wheelchair after scary ankle injury against Lynx | Sporting News Scary moment in Wednesday's game.

JULY 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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

Sun guard Saniya Rivers sprains her left ankle vs. the Lynx and leaves the court in a wheelchair

Connecticut Sun guard Saniya Rivers sprained her left ankle in the game against the Minnesota Lynx on Wednesday night, leaving the court in a wheelchair in the second quarter

JULY 9 • Associated Press

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