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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

Won't return Wednesday Rivers (ankle) won't return to Thursday's game against Minnesota. She will finish with five points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, two assists, two steals and one block acr...

Impact Rivers landed awkwardly on her left foot and needed assistance to the locker room. She will presumably undergo further testing ahead of Friday's meeting with Golden State. Gianna Kneepkens, Kennedy Burke and Charlisse Leger-Walker are the favorites to see more minutes for the rest of Wednesday's contest. That should also apply moving ahead if Rivers misses time.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Exits to locker room Rivers was taken to the locker room in a wheelchair during the second quarter of Wednesday's game against the Lynx due to an apparent left leg injury, Kareem Copeland of ESPN repor...

Impact Rivers landed awkwardly on her left foot on a drive to the basket and was unable to walk to the locker room under her own power. In the likely event she's unable to return, Gianna Kneepkens and Charlisse Leger-Walker could see increased playing time the rest of the way.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from injury report Rivers (ankle) is off the injury report for Thursday's game against the Wings.

Impact Morrow is returning from a one-game absence with an ankle sprain. Fewer minutes will be free to Charlisse Leger-Walker and Kennedy Burke in the backcourt Thursday.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Out with ankle sprain Rivers (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Mystics.

Impact Rivers is nursing a sprained left ankle in the aftermath of Monday's win over the Sky, and her next chance to return comes during the July 2 tilt against the Wings. Charlisse Leger-Walker and Kennedy Burke should help pick up the slack for the Sun on Thursday.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Washington plays Connecticut following Citron's 28-point game

Washington plays the Connecticut Sun after Sonia Citron scored 28 points in the Mystics' 78-76 loss to the Minnesota Lynx

JUNE 25 • Associated Press

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

Won't return Monday Rivers won't return to Monday's game against the Sky due to a left ankle sprain, and she'll finish with four points (0-2 FG, 4-4 FT), three rebounds and one block in 13 minutes.

Impact After starting the last nine games, Rivers reverted to a bench role Monday and sprained her ankle. Her next chance to play will come Friday against the Mystics. If Rivers is forced to miss time, Charlisse Leger-Walker and Gianna Kneepkens would be candidates for increased playing time.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Monday Rivers won't start Monday's game against the Sky.

Impact The second-year guard will slide to the second unit in favor of Charlisse Leger-Walker. Rivers has come off the bench five times this season, averaging 5.8 points, 3.6 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.8 steals across 22.4 minutes per contest in those appearances.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Sun take on the Sky on 7-game losing streak

Connecticut will try to stop its seven-game losing streak when the Connecticut Sun play Chicago

JUNE 21 • Associated Press

Logs 21 minutes in loss Rivers ended with six points (3-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 88-81 loss to the Mystics.

Impact After a strong stretch in early June, Rivers is trending down once again. Overall, she's struggled this campaign, shooting 35.3 percent from the field and 18.9 percent from beyond the arc.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

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

Fills up stat sheet in OT loss Rivers notched 12 points (3-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and one steal across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 106-102 loss to the Tempo.

Impact Rivers struggled with her shot, but she was able to make up for it by performing favorably in a multitude of other categories, including assists and rebounds. She has posted exactly two blocks in each of her past three games, too, while providing at least one steal in eight of the past 11 outings. Rivers is working on a season-best four-game streak with at least 11 points, too.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Strong line in loss Rivers accumulated 12 points (6-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 29 minutes during Monday's 89-80 loss to New York.

Impact Rivers is starting to heat up after a slow start to the campaign. Over her last three games, she's averaging 12.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.3 blocks while shooting a combined 16-of-30 from the field.

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

Skylar Diggins scores 24 and the Sky beat the Sun 85-80 to end a 5-game losing streak.

Skylar Diggins scored 18 of her 24 points in the first half, Elizabeth Williams made two key baskets in the final minute, and the Chicago Sky beat the Connecticut Sun 85-80 to end...

JUNE 6 • Associated Press

Adds 11 points in loss Rivers closed with 11 points (4-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two assists and one rebound over 29 minutes in Tuesday's 91-75 loss to the Dream.

Impact Rivers made her third consecutive start and sixth of the season, with Tuesday marking the first time she has scored in double figures. While the volume wasn't heavy, the guard's efficient shooting performance is a step in the right direction considering she entered the contest shooting just 28.4 percent from the field and 9.5 percent from beyond the arc. Across 11 regular-season games, Rivers is averaging 6.5 points, 3.5 assists, 1.9 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 24.4 minutes.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Rhyne Howard scores 36 and Allisha Gray adds 26 in the Dream's 91-75 victory over the Sun

Rhyne Howard had 36 points and eight 3-pointers, Allisha Gray added 26 points, and the Atlanta Dream beat the Connecticut Sun 91-75

JUNE 3 • Associated Press

Sees 23 minutes in start Rivers finished Wednesday's 71-61 loss to the Fire with seven points (3-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound and two assists across 23 minutes.

Impact The Sun were shorthanded due to injuries, allowing Rivers to make her fourth start of the campaign. She's struggled with her shot through nine total appearances, hitting 26.8 percent from the field and 10.0 percent from beyond the arc.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 22 minutes in loss Rivers produced two points (0-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one block and one steal over 22 minutes during Monday's 97-70 loss to the Valkyries.

Impact Rivers has played a key role for the Sun thus far with 23.5 minutes per contest. Her production hasn't been great, however, as she's shooting 26.7 percent from the field with averages of 5.5 points, 3.9 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.1 steals.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Gabby Williams' 15 points lead balanced attack by Valkyries, Golden State beats Connecticut 97-70

Gabby Williams scored 15 points, Kaila Charles added 12 points and seven rebounds, and the Golden State Valkyries ran away from the Connecticut Sun for a 97-70 win

MAY 26 • Associated Press

Tallies four swipes Monday Rivers contributed nine points (4-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six assists, four steals and three rebounds across 28 minutes during Monday's 83-82 loss to the Fire.

Impact Rivers didn't quite reach double figures in scoring but made an impact in multiple facets, leading all players with six assists and four steals. After starting the first three games of the season, the guard has shifted into a reserve role over the past two contests and been far more effective. Rivers is averaging 5.0 points, 4.3 assists and 1.3 rebounds while shooting 20.0 percent from the field as a starter, compared to 11.5 points, 6.5 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 3.0 steals on 45.0 percent from the field off the bench.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Sug Sutton makes go-ahead floater to help the Fire beat the Sun 83-82

Sarah Ashlee Barker and Bridget Carleton each scored 18 points, Sug Sutton scored a go-ahead basket with 22.6 seconds left, and the Portland Fire beat the Connecticut Sun 83-82

MAY 19 • Associated Press

A'ja Wilson scores 45 points as the Aces outlast the short-handed Sun 101-94

A’ja Wilson scored 45 points to help the Las Vegas Aces beat the short-handed Connecticut Sun 101-94

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Not starting vs. Aces Rivers won't start Friday's game against the Aces.

Impact With both Hailey Van Lith and Gianna Kneepkens entering the starting five, Charlisse Leger-Walker and Rivers will slide to the second unit. The second-year guard has struggled mightily through three regular-season games, averaging 5.0 points, 4.3 assists and 1.3 rebounds while shooting 20.0 percent from the field in 25.0 minutes per contest.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

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