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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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Associated Press

Citron, Mystics to visit Charles, Sun

Connecticut faces Washington in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams

AUGUST 20, 2025 • 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, 2025 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Connecticut Sun vs. Washington Mystics I FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS I August 19, 2025

AUGUST 20, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Sun beat the Mystics 80-69 to end a 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 80-69 to end a 13-game road losing streak

AUGUST 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Paces Connecticut in win Rivers produced 17 points (6-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 26 minutes in Tuesday's 80-69 win over the Mystics.

Impact Rivers and Olivia Nelson-Ododa helped power the bench unit in Tuesday's win. Rivers, who has started 22 of 32 games this season, has shifted into more of a reserve role lately, averaging 9.7 points, 2.8 assists, 2.3 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 1.7 blocks across 26.7 minutes in her six most recent appearances off the bench heading into the matchup against the Mystics.

AUGUST 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Connecticut faces Washington, looks to end road skid

Connecticut is looking to stop its 13-game road skid with a victory over Washington

AUGUST 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Racks up career-high five blocks Rivers compiled 15 points (6-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and five blocks across 36 minutes in Sunday's 99-93 loss against the Fever.

Impact The rookie was a blocked shots machine, setting a new career high. Her previous best was two blocks in a single game, a feat she accomplished eight times this season. Rivers is averaging 12.3 points, 3.3 assists, 2.8 rebounds, 2.3 blocks, 2.0 steals and 1.4 three-pointers per game across the past five outings.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kelsey Mitchell scores 38 points, Fever rally from 21-point deficit to beat Sun 99-93 in OT

Kelsey Mitchell scored 34 of her career-high tying 38 points after halftime, Lexie Hull hit a corner 3-pointer with 44.9 seconds to play and the Indiana Fever rallied from 21 point...

AUGUST 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Gets extended playing time Rivers contributed eight points (3-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, six assists, two blocks and three steals over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 71-62 victory over Chicago.

Impact Rivers played her most minutes since logging 35 minutes against the Storm on July 11. She saw some added playing time after Bria Hartley was ejected. The rookie is averaging a respectable 10.3 points, 3.5 assists, 2.5 rebounds, 2.5 steals and 1.0 blocks with 1.3 three-pointers per game in the past four outings.

AUGUST 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leila Lacan scores 17 points and the Sun beat the Sky 71-62 to snap a 5-game skid

Leila Lacan scored 17 points in her sixth start this season, Tina Charles added 15 points and the Connecticut Sun beat the Chicago Sky 71-62 to snap a five-game skid

AUGUST 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Solid output off bench Sunday Rivers racked up 17 points (7-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, four assists, one block and three steals over 28 minutes during Sunday's 94-86 loss to the Aces.

Impact Rivers scored in double digits and surpassed the 25-minute mark for the first time since the end of the All-Star break. The fact that she's playing off the bench limits her upside considerably, but given that she'd been a starter for much of the campaign, it wouldn't be surprising if she continues to see a steady dose of minutes going forward. Rivers is only averaging 6.6 points per game since the break, so her fantasy upside isn't very high right now.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wilson records historic 30-20 night in Las Vegas Aces win over Connecticut Sum

A’ja Wilson scored 32 points and tied a career-high with 20 rebounds to become the first player in WNBA history with 30-plus points and at least 20 rebounds in a game as the Las Ve...

AUGUST 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Records seven points Rivers provided seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one rebound, three assists and two steals in 22 minutes during Thursday's 102-91 loss to the Sparks.

Impact Rivers' workloads have taken a hit in recent outings, but she still offers enough per-minute upside to stay relevant. For the season, Rivers holds averages of 7.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.6 steals, 0.9 blocks and 1.4 turnovers in 25.1 minutes per game.

AUGUST 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start Tuesday Rivers won't start in Tuesday's game against the Mercury, David Veenstra of Desert Wave Media reports.

Impact Leila Lacan will get the starting nod against Phoenix, pushing Rivers to the bench for the first time since June 18. Over her last five appearances, the 22-year-old guard has averaged 5.4 points, 2.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.0 steals across 18.4 minutes per game.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start Tuesday Rivers won't start in Tuesday's game against the Mercury, David Veenstra of Desert Wave Media reports.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to seven points Rivers racked up seven points (3-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt), one rebound, four assists and two steals across 21 minutes during Sunday's 87-78 loss to New York.

Impact The rookie was pretty efficient from the field, and she managed to stay out of foul trouble while taking good care of the ball. It was her first game shooting better than 40 percent from the field in six games. She has eight or fewer points in each of the previous six appearances, as the rookie seems to have hit a wall.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to 13 minutes Rivers notched five points (2-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and one assist over 13 minutes during Monday's 101-85 loss to the Storm.

Impact With the Sun getting blown out of this contest, Rivers saw a reduced workload Monday. Her minutes were already trending in the wrong direction since the return of Marina Mabrey as well. However, she's still a hold in most cases for her ability to provide defensive stats.

JULY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shines on defensive end Rivers closed Sunday's 95-64 victory over the Valkyries with five points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 24 minutes.

Impact Rivers' offense comes and goes, but she continues to be elite defensively -- she's averaging 1.6 steals and 1.0 blocks in 27.0 minutes per contest this season. Her workloads could be held in check going forward with Marina Mabrey back, however.

JULY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tina Charles scores 24 points as WNBA-worst Sun pound expansion Valkyries 95-64

Tina Charles scored 24 points, Bria Hartley and Marina Mabrey both added 15 and the last-place Connecticut Sun rolled to a 95-64 win over the Golden State Valkyries

JULY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Quiet in 18 minutes Rivers totaled five points (0-1 FG, 5-6 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one block over 18 minutes during Thursday's 101-86 loss to Los Angeles.

Impact Rivers saw a reduced workload Thursday with the Sun reintroducing Marina Mabrey back into the mix, and that could be bad news for her fantasy appeal going forward. Rivers has enjoyed a successful season so far, posting averages of 8.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.0 blocks in 27.1 minutes per game. Her role will be something to monitor closely.

JULY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sun's Saniya Rivers opens up on viral incident during Fever showdown | Sporting News The confrontation attracted attention against Caitlin Clark's Fever.

JULY 16, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Solid line in loss Rivers ended Tuesday's 85-77 loss to the Fever with eight points (4-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists and two steals over 29 minutes.

Impact While it wasn't Rivers' best night offensively, the usage was encouraging from a fantasy standpoint. She's been a bright spot for the Sun, especially in recent outings. Over her last four games, Rivers has produced averages of 12.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.8 steals.

JULY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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