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After her mother's death, Connecticut Sun rookie Saniya Rivers needed someone to lean on, and Tina Charles was there - The Boston Globe Rivers received support from the coaching staff and the organization, but Charles consistently checked in.

MAY 28, 2025 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Struggles in start Rivers ended with two points (1-5 FG), two rebounds and three assists in 28 minutes during Sunday's 79-55 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Rivers, who started her second game in a row for the Sun, wasn't able to build on her momentum from previous games. Rivers is averaging 8.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.0 blocks through three games, and she could continue to have more opportunity with Lindsay Allen (hamstring) currently sidelined.

MAY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Continue to impress Rivers ended with 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and three steals across 28 minutes during Friday's 76-70 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Make that two stellar outings for Rivers to begin her WNBA career. Her 31 fantasy points Friday flashed her two-way potential. Through two games, Rivers has collected five steals and three blocks. Rivers could be a great addition to your lineup if her three-point attempts start falling at a higher rate.

MAY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Collier has 33 points, 11 rebounds to help Lynx rally from 15 points down to beat Sun 76-70

Napheesa Collier had 33 points and 11 rebounds, and the Minnesota Lynx used a late run to rally and beat the Connecticut Sun 76-70

MAY 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Gets starting nod Rivers is in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup against the Lynx.

Impact Rivers made her debut Tuesday, tallying 11 points off the bench. She was sidelined at the start of the season due to a personal matter, but the No. 8 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft is now fully built up and set to make her first professional start.

MAY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lynx play the Sun on 3-game win streak

Minnesota hosts Connecticut looking to extend its three-game win streak

MAY 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Rookie good for 11 points in debut Rivers closed with 11 points (3-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 25 minutes during Tuesday's 87-62 loss to the Aces.

Impact Rivers came off the bench to hit for 11 points, one of just two players to score in double digits in a home loss against Las Vegas. It was a feel-good debut, as she lost her mother unexpectedly in late April, forcing her to miss most of training camp. The rookie will look to build upon the momentum in the next game Friday at Minnesota.

MAY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

A'ja Wilson and Jewell Loyd propel Aces to 87-62 victory over Sun

A’ja Wilson finished with 22 points and 10 rebounds, and Jewell Loyd hit six 3-pointers and scored 20 to lead the Las Vegas Aces to an 87-62 romp over the Connecticut Sun

MAY 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Will be limited Tuesday Head coach Rachid Meziane said that Rivers (personal) isn't physically ready for a heavy workload, though she's available to play limited minutes in Tuesday's game against the Aces...

Impact Rivers missed the preseason and Sunday's season-opening loss to the Mystics due to personal reasons, but she's set to make her WNBA debut Tuesday. The No. 8 overall pick of the 2025 Draft averaged 11.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.3 blocks over 34.1 minutes per game in her final season at NC State.

MAY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to debut Tuesday Rivers (personal) is not on the Sun's injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Aces.

Impact Rivers missed Sunday's regular-season opener against the Mystics while attending to a personal matter, but the rookie guard is slated to make her WNBA debut Tuesday. She was the No. 8 overall pick of the 2025 WNBA Draft after averaging 11.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.3 blocks over 34.1 minutes per game in her final season at NC State.

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Las Vegas visits Connecticut after Wilson's 31-point game

Las Vegas visits the Connecticut Sun after A'ja Wilson scored 31 points in the Aces' 92-78 loss to the New York Liberty

MAY 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday Rivers (personal) will not play Sunday against the Mystics.

Impact Rivers missed both preseason games for the Sun and remains without a timetable for a return. Her next chance to play comes May 20 against the Aces.

MAY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Rivers (personal) is out for Friday's preseason game against the Liberty.

Impact Rivers was the No. 8 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft but will miss both of Connecticut's preseason outings due to personal reasons. Her next chance to suit up is the team's regular-season opener against the Mystics.

MAY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year odds: Paige Bueckers opens as big favorite

Will Paige Bueckers follow in Caitlin Clark's footsteps and win Rookie of the Year after being the No. 1 pick? Find out what the odds say.

MAY 7, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year odds: Paige Bueckers opens as big favorite

Not playing Sunday Rivers (personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's preseason game against the Storm.

Impact Rivers, the No. 8 pick of the 2025 WNBA Draft, will miss Sunday's preseason bout while attending to a personal matter, and her absence will likely lead to more playing time for Jacy Sheldon, Leila Lacan and Madison Hayes. Rivers finished her final season at NC State averaging 11.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.3 blocks over 34.1 minutes per game. Rivers' next chance to see the floor is Friday against the Liberty.

MAY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

WNBA training camps opening. Here's why not every draft pick will make her team's roster

WNBA training camps are set to open this weekend and there’s no doubt that No. 1 draft pick Paige Bueckers is primed for a pro career in the league

APRIL 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Picked by Connecticut at No. 8 Rivers was selected by the Sun with the No. 8 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft on Monday.

Impact Rivers showed impressive growth over her four seasons of college hoops, improving her scoring average from 2.3 points in 27 games during her freshman year to 11.9 points over 35 matchups during her senior campaign. She was also one of the top shot blockers in 2024-25 with NC State, averaging 1.3 swats along with 1.6 steals, so she'll bring plenty of defensive potential to the next level.

APRIL 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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