SHATORI WALKER-KIMBROUGH NEWS

Doesn't play in defeat Walker-Kimbrough didn't play in Thursday's 87-85 Game 3 loss to the Fever.

Impact Walker-Kimbrough had a limited role for most of the 2025 campaign, and she fell out of the rotation during the final month of the regular season. That trend continued during the playoffs, as she totaled just six minutes of playing time during Atlanta's first-round series. The 31-year-old made 41 regular-season appearances (one start) during her first season with the Dream, averaging 1.7 points and 0.9 rebounds in 8.6 minutes per game. She'll be an unrestricted free agent during the offseason and will likely explore her options.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs two boards in win Walker-Kimbrough logged two rebounds and one assist over two minutes during Saturday's 78-62 victory over the Liberty.

Impact Walker-Kimbrough logged single-digit minutes for a fifth straight appearance. The 30-year-old guard has saw the court in five of the team's last seven matchups, averaging just 2.6 minutes per game during that span.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 16 minutes in win Walker-Kimbrough closed with seven points (2-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists in 16 minutes during Thursday's 86-65 win over the Sky.

Impact Walker-Kimbrough was a bright spot off the bench as the Dream picked up their fourth straight win. Minutes have been hard to come by for Walker-Kimbrough, though, and her production Thursday was an outlier compared to recent performances.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 16 minutes Walker-Kimbrough closed with three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and three rebounds over 16 minutes during Wednesday's 88-85 win over Dallas.

Impact Even though Jordin Canada (illness) was out for this contest, Walker-Kimbrough didn't see a spike in fantasy appeal. Instead, Te-Hina Paopao drew the start and had a terrific showing for the Dream. Walker-Kimbrough remains an afterthought in most fantasy formats and has a combined three points in her last two appearances.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless in 12 minutes Walker-Kimbrough finished Tuesday's 77-75 loss to the Valkyries with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one assist across 12 minutes.

Impact After reaching double figures in back-to-back games, Walker-Kimbrough fell back to earth Tuesday as Atlanta's two-game winning streak came to an end. Walker-Kimbrough played at least 20 minutes in her previous three games, so her fantasy managers won't be thrilled about the reduced workload.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Continues trending up Walker-Kimbrough ended with 12 points (5-5 FG, 2-2 3Pt), one rebound and one assist in 22 minutes during Sunday's 90-86 win over the Lynx.

Impact Walker-Kimbrough continues to trend up, having now logged at least 14 minutes in each of her last four games after playing single-digit minutes in the prior three outings. She figures to continue handling a more prominent off the bench while Rhyne Howard (knee) is sidelined, with Walker-Kimbrough averaging 8.0 points, 1.3 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks in 20.2 minutes per game over her last four contests.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Dream end Lynx's 14-game home winning streak with 90-86 win, Griner scores season-high 22

Brittney Griner scored a season-high 22 points and the hot-shooting Atlanta Dream handed the Minnesota Lynx their first loss in 15 home games this season 90-86

JULY 28 • Associated Press

Records 11 points off bench Walker-Kimbrough finished Wednesday's 90-79 win over Phoenix with 11 points (3-4 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist, one block and one steal over 22 minutes.

Impact Walker-Kimbrough was extremely efficient, with all of her attempts coming from downtown. Her point total was a season best, and she has been making the most of a bump in playing time since the All-Star break. She is averaging 9.0 points, with 2.0 three-pointers, 1.0 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks per game in two appearances.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta beats Mercury 90-79 as Brittney Griner returns to Phoenix for first time with Dream

Allisha Gray scored 28 points, Brittney Griner had 17 points and eight rebounds against her former team and the Atlanta Dream beat the Phoenix Mercury 90-79

JULY 24 • Associated Press

Sees 23 minutes in loss Walker-Kimbrough racked up seven points (3-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt), one rebound, one block and one steal over 23 minutes during Tuesday's 87-72 loss to the Aces.

Impact This was Walker-Kimbrough's largest workload of the season, and it's important to note that Rhyne Howard (knee) remains out for the remainder of July. With Walker-Kimbrough stepping up Tuesday, she's certainly on the fantasy radar for the short term.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 14 minutes in blowout Walker-Kimbrough registered two points (1-2 FG), two rebounds and one block in 14 minutes during Wednesday's 86-49 win over Chicago.

Impact After playing a combined seven minutes in her previous three outings, Walker-Kimbrough took advantage of some garbage time in this blowout victory. Walker-Kimbrough has played a minimal role this season, as she's averaging 9.0 minutes across 22 appearances.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sees just two minutes Walker-Kimbrough racked up no counting stats across two minutes during Sunday's 79-72 loss to New York.

Impact Similar to Te-Hina Paopao, Walker-Kimbrough's workloads have been non-existent lately. Over her last three appearances, Walker-Kimbrough has seen a total of seven minutes off the bench for Atlanta.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Walker-Kimbrough is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Valkyries, Malik Brown of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Walker-Kimbrough will shift back to the bench with Rhyne Howard (upper body) returning to action after going scoreless in her first start of the season Thursday. The guard has had a limited impact this year, averaging just 1.6 points on 32.4 percent shooting in 9.8 minutes across 18 appearances.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless in Thursday's start Walker-Kimbrough finished with zero points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one steal across 17 minutes in Thursday's 80-79 loss to the Storm.

Impact Walker-Kimbrough was making the start for the first time this season, subbing in for the injured Rhyne Howard (upper body). The start was a disaster, and both Maya Caldwell and Te-Hina Paopao were each much more productive off of the bench.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Thursday Walker-Kimbrough will be in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Storm.

Impact Walker-Kimbrough will be a starter for the first time this season with Rhyne Howard (upper body) on the mend. Walker-Kimbrough has played in 17 games this season, averaging 1.7 points across 9.4 minutes per game.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to eight minutes Walker-Kimbrough chipped in two points (1-1 FG), one rebound and two steals over eight minutes during Sunday's 90-81 win over the Liberty.

Impact Walker-Kimbrough continues to be used sparingly by the Dream, as she's seen a combined 15 minutes over Atlanta's last four games. Rhyne Howard did leave this game with an upper body injury, however, meaning Walker-Kimbrough could potentially be in line for additional minutes if Howard misses time.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless in 10 minutes Walker-Kimbrough finished Sunday's 89-56 victory over Washington with zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and two assists across 10 minutes.

Impact Walker-Kimbrough remains buried on the depth chart for Atlanta. Through 11 games, she's seeing 12.3 minutes per night with 2.3 points, 1.1 rebounds and 0.7 assists while shooting 31.0 percent from the field.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Available Tuesday Walker-Kimbrough (back) is available for Tuesday's game against Indiana, Dream beat writer Jameelah Johnson reports.

Impact As expected, Walker-Kimbrough will shake off a probable tag Tuesday due to a back issue. The 30-year-old guard has averaged 3.4 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 blocks across 14.8 minutes per game over her last five outings.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Tuesday Walker-Kimbrough (back) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Fever.

Impact The back injury is a new concern for Walker-Kimbrough, though she's still likely to suit up against Indiana. If the 30-year-old guard is unable to play, Maya Caldwell and Te-Hina Paopao are candidates for a bump in minutes. Walker-Kimbrough has averaged 3.4 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 blocks across 14.8 minutes per game in her last five outings.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Makes most of minutes Walker-Kimbrough closed with 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 14 minutes during Tuesday's 88-82 win over the Sparks.

Impact Walker-Kimbrough logged just 14 minutes, but she made the most of her limited playing time by going for double digits in points. It was the first time in six games that the 30-year-old veteran was able to get to 10 or more points this season, and she has multiple rebounds in consecutive games for the first time, too.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Allisha Gray scores 25 points to lead the Dream to an 88-82 win over the Sparks

Allisha Gray scored 25 points and the Atlanta Dream withstood a fourth-quarter rally and beat the Los Angeles Sparks 88-82 on Tuesday night

MAY 28 • Associated Press

Sees 15 minutes in win Walker-Kimbrough provided five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one block in 15 minutes during Sunday's 79-55 victory over Connecticut.

Impact Walker-Kimbrough has seen minutes in the teens in four out of her five WNBA appearances this season, and her role didn't really go up much with Te-Hina Paopao (face) and Brittney Griner (knee) sidelined. In 14.8 minutes per game, Walker-Kimbrough has yet to make a big impact in fantasy with averages of 3.0 points and 1.2 rebounds.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 16 minutes off bench Walker-Kimbrough had three points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and one assist across 16 minutes during Friday's 94-90 loss to the Mystics.

Impact With Jordin Canada (knee) sidelined, rookie Te-Hina Paopao drew the start in her first career WNBA regular-season game, while Walker-Kimbrough operated off the bench. Walker-Kimbrough led the reserves with 16 minutes, but Nia Coffey was the most productive member of the second unit, posting 10 points and four rebounds in 14 minutes.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start Saturday Walker-Kimbrough is in the starting five for Saturday's preseason game versus the Fever.

Impact Walker-Kimbrough will replace Jordin Canada (knee) in the starting five Saturday. With Canada set to miss at least two weeks of action, Walker-Kimbrough could continue to start through the beginning of the regular season.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Shatori Walker-Kimbrough embraces her role as the 'next woman up' The veteran guard has come off the bench all season for the Mystics, and she is finding ways to make an impact.

JULY 5, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM