SANIYA RIVERS #22 - GUARD - CONNECTICUT SUN
6.7  PPG  •
2.2  RPG  •
3.1  APG 
#22 - GUARD - CONNECTICUT SUN
6.7 PPG
2.2 RPG
3.1 APG
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Fan wearing Fever jersey ejected from courtside seat after Sun's Saniya Rivers involves refs A fan wearing a Fever jersey sitting courtside at TD Garden on Tuesday was escorted off the court in Indiana's game vs. Connecticut in Bosto...
JULY 16, 2025 • INDYSTAR.COM
Connecticut Sun rookie: 'If it was up to me, we might relocate [to Boston]' Connecticut Sun rookie guard Saniya Rivers said that the Boston market would be an appealing spot for the WNBA franchise if they relocated.
JULY 15, 2025 • BOSTON.COM
Fills up stat sheet in loss Rivers finished with 20 points (8-11 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist, three steals and one block across 29 minutes during Sunday's 92-88 loss to the Sparks.
Impact Rivers was incredibly efficient with her shooting Sunday, as she only missed three of her 11 field-goal attempts. Along with her sharpshooting, the 22-year-old rookie posted a career-high 20 points.
JULY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kelsey Plum scores 23, Azurá Stevens adds 21 and 11 rebounds as Sparks beat Sun 92-88

Kelsey Plum scored 18 of her 23 points in the second half, Azurá Stevens finished with 21 points and 11 rebounds and the Los Angeles Sparks beat Connecticut 92-88 to snap a 13-game...
JULY 14, 2025 • Associated Press
Scores 12 points in loss Rivers notched 12 points (4-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three assists, two rebounds and two steals in 35 minutes during Friday's 79-65 loss to Seattle.
Impact Rivers struggled with efficiency but still finished as one of four Sun players to score double-digit points. The rookie has reached double figures in three straight games, averaging 11.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 2.3 steals across 33.3 minutes per game during that span. The 22-year-old also led the Sun in steals Friday and has logged at least one swipe in nine consecutive appearances.
JULY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Storm overcome sloppy start, use strong 4th quarter to top Sun 79-65

Gabby Williams scored 18 points including a 3-pointer with 6:10 remaining to put the Seattle Storm up for good in a 79-65 win against the Connecticut Sun
JULY 12, 2025 • Associated Press
Contributes across board Rivers registered 11 points (4-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, seven assists, one block and four steals in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 93-83 victory over the Storm.
Impact Rivers produced one of her best lines of the season as the Sun snapped a 10-game losing streak. Rivers has been a bright spot for the Sun this campaign, posting averages of 7.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.1 blocks in 26.9 minutes per contest.
JULY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tina Charles scores 29 and the Sun end a 10-game losing streak with a 93-83 victory over the Storm

Tina Charles set season highs with 29 points and 11 rebounds to help the Connecticut Sun end a 10-game losing streak with a 93-83 victory over the Seattle Storm
JULY 9, 2025 • Associated Press
Bright spot for Sun Rivers totaled 10 points (5-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 31 minutes during Sunday's 86-68 loss to the Aces.
Impact There haven't been many positives for the Sun lately, but Rivers continues to be a bright spot. With her ability to contribute across the board, she's emerged as a reliable fantasy contributor in deeper formats. Across 16 appearances, she's seeing 26.5 minutes per night with 7.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.1 blocks.
JULY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

A'ja Wilson has 19 points and Aces extend Sun's losing skid to 10 games with 86-68 victory

A’ja Wilson scored 19 points and had four blocks, Chelsea Gray moved into sixth on the WNBA’s career assist list and the Las Vegas Aces beat Connecticut 86-68 to extend the Sun’s f...
JULY 6, 2025 • Associated Press
Nears double digits in blowout loss Rivers finished with nine points (3-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, one assists, one block and one steal over 24 minutes in Sunday's 102-63 loss to Minnesota.
Impact Rivers pitched in offensively in a blowout defeat Sunday, finishing as one of three Sun players with at least nine points and coming up one point short of double figures. Rivers has recorded at least nine points in six outings this season, including in two of his last three contests.
JUNE 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota hosts Connecticut following overtime win

Minnesota hosts the Connecticut Sun after the Lynx defeated the Atlanta Dream 96-92 in overtime
JUNE 28, 2025 • Associated Press
Stuffs stat sheet Wednesday Rivers chipped in 10 points (5-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 85-59 loss to the Aces.
Impact Rivers didn't deliver an eye-popping scoring line, which isn't surprising given that the Sun scored 59 total points, but she found a way to make her impact felt across the board. She recorded at least two tallies in each of the five major categories, and that ability to stuff the stat sheet can go a long way in most fantasy formats. Rivers has started in Connecticut's last three games, and she should remain valuable in most formats as long as she remains in such a role.
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
Jumps back into starting lineup Rivers is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Wings.
Impact The struggling Sun will shake things up in their starting lineup, with Rivers rejoining the first unit after coming off the bench in her prior two appearances. Over her seven outings as a starter, Rivers has averaged 6.6 points, 2.9 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 28.6 minutes per game this season.
JUNE 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Checks in Tuesday Rivers (illness) checked into Tuesday's game against the Fever with 6:51 remaining in the first quarter, per the broadcast.
Impact The Sun didn't provide a pregame update on Rivers' status after she had been listed as questionable due to an illness, though she returned to game action early in Tuesday's matchup. The rookie was cleared to play in Sunday's loss to the Sky but didn't see the floor.
JUNE 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Iffy for Tuesday Rivers (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Fever, Sara Jane Gamelli of BallisLife.com reports.
Impact Tuesday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, so the Sun could be cautious here. Rivers has been a key part of the second unit, averaging 7.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 26.6 minutes per game this season.
JUNE 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Available off bench Rivers (illness) is available but won't start Sunday's game against the Sky.
Impact Rivers will shake off a questionable tag due to the illness and face Chicago on Sunday. The rookie guard has made seven straight starts, averaging 6.6 points, 2.8 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.4 steals across 26.2 minutes per game over her last five appearances, but that streak will snap Sunday. In Lindsay Allen's (Achilles/hamstring) return to action following a six-game absence, the Sun will start Bria Hartley, Marina Mabrey, Tina Charles, Olivia Nelson-Ododa and Jacy Sheldon.
JUNE 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Available Sunday Rivers (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Sky.
Impact Rivers will shake off a questionable tag due to the illness and face Chicago on Sunday. The rookie guard has averaged 6.6 points, 2.8 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.4 steals across 26.2 minutes per game over her last five appearances.
JUNE 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Warming up Sunday Rivers, who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Sky due to an illness, will go through her pregame warmup before the team makes a final decision on her status,...
Impact Rivers is in jeopardy of missing her first game since Opening Night, though her participation in warmups bodes well for her chances of playing against Chicago. Over her last five outings, the rookie has averaged 6.6 points, 2.8 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.4 steals across 26.2 minutes per game. If she's unable to suit up, Jacy Sheldon and Jaelyn Brown will likely see a bump in minutes.
JUNE 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable with illness Rivers (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Sky.
Impact Rivers has appeared in all eight games this season for Sun, including seven consecutive starts, but her status for Sunday is in doubt due to an illness. The rookie guard is averaging 7.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists on 35 percent shooting. If she's unavailable, Jacy Sheldon and Jaelyn Brown are candidates to absorb her minutes.
JUNE 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Struggles with shot in loss Rivers registered two points (1-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two assists, one block and two steals over 22 minutes during Sunday's 104-67 loss to Washington.
Impact The rookie from NC State has had a difficult time transitioning to the pros. In three June games, she has missed more shot attempts than she has made, going just 6-of-22 (27.3 percent) from the field, while posting a 35.0 percent field-goal percentage across her first eight games. Her scoring has tailed off, too, averaging just 4.3 points per game in three June appearances.
JUNE 9, 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
Has forgettable day in Gotham Rivers produced two points (1-7 FG, 0-5 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and two steals in 31 minutes during Sunday's 100-52 loss to the Liberty.
Impact The rookie missed all six of her field-goal attempts, including all five shots from behind the three-point line. The two-point showing tied her worst of the season. She has scored in double digits three times, and there will certainly be better days ahead for the NC State product.
JUNE 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sun snap 5-game skid with an 85-83 win over the Caitlin Clark-less Fever

Marina Mabrey scored 15 of her 26 points in the third quarter, Tina Charles added 18 points and the Connecticut Sun snapped a five-game, season-opening losing streak with an 85-83...
MAY 31, 2025 • Associated Press
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