STEPHANIE TALBOT NEWS

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2 DAYS AGO • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

Limited to nine minutes Talbot accumulated two points (1-1 FG) and two rebounds over nine minutes during Tuesday's 85-75 win over Minnesota.

Impact Talbot was held to single-digit minutes for the third straight game. She has scored a combined two points in that timeframe, keeping her well off the fantasy radar.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Held to three points Talbot posted three points (1-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), one rebound and four assists across 17 minutes during Tuesday's 105-97 win over the Sparks.

Impact Talbot has posted a few duds in a row off the bench. In those three games, she scored a combined five points on 1-of-9 shooting. She's very hard to rely on in fantasy formats.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless in 12 minutes Talbot chipped in zero points (0-3 FG), four rebounds and one assist across 12 minutes during Sunday's 83-71 loss to the Lynx.

Impact Talbot continues to be a hit-or-miss option off the bench for Liberty. For the season, she's seen 16.0 minutes per night with averages of 3.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 0.7 steals on 36.4 percent shooting from the field.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Drops 13 points off bench Talbot closed with 13 points (4-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal over 24 minutes during Tuesday's 85-76 win over the Wings.

Impact Talbot had her most points in eight appearances since coming over from the Valkyries. She has managed at least two assists in each of her past five games, too, and she is averaging 6.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists with 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks across the five-game span.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Jonquel Jones, Leonie Fiebich and Emma Meesseman power Liberty to an 85-76 win over Wings

Jonquel Jones had 15 points and 10 rebounds to lead the New York Liberty to an 85-76 victory over the Dallas Wings

AUGUST 6 • Associated Press

Scoreless in nine minutes Talbot closed Sunday's 87-78 win over the Sun with one rebound and four assists over nine minutes.

Impact Talbot was acquired from the Valkyries in late July, but she has ended up going for three or fewer points in five of her six appearances, including three scoreless games. She is averaging 5.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.8 blocks in the past four games.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Mabrey has 18 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists to help Connecticut beat short-handed New York 78-62

Marina Mabrey had 18 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists to help the Connecticut Sun beat the short-handed New York Liberty 78-62

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Sees 18 minutes in loss Talbot supplied three points (1-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 18 minutes during Wednesday's 100-93 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Talbot was coming off a monster performance Monday against the Wings with a defensive masterclass, but she took a big step back Wednesday. However, fantasy managers may want to stick with her for the time being, as the Liberty are very shorthanded with multiple key players sidelined by injury.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Paces bench in loss Talbot accumulated 10 points (4-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), six rebounds, three blocks, three assists and two steals across 24 minutes in ??Monday's 92-82 loss to the Wings.

Impact With Breanna Stewart (leg) sidelined, Talbot stepped up and was a bright spot for New York in the loss. The 31-year-old forward delivered an efficient performance and stuffed the stat sheet, leading the bench in scoring while tallying a game-high mark in blocks. She'll likely continue to see meaningful playing time if Stewart remains on the shelf.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson's layup at the buzzer lifts Sparks to 101-99 win over Liberty

Rickea Jackson's layup at the buzzer lifted the Los Angeles Sparks to a 101-99 win over the New York Liberty

JULY 27 • Associated Press

Makes New York debut Talbot posted one assist and one steal over four minutes during Tuesday's 98-84 victory over the Fever.

Impact Talbot, who just signed with the team on Monday, is expected to provide emergency depth off the bench. Talbot holds career regular-season averages of 4.5 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 216 total games.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

WNBA set to quickly tip off second half of season after short All-Star break

The WNBA tips off the second half of its season on Tuesday night with 10 of the 13 teams playing

JULY 22 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Liberty add Stephanie Talbot and reportedly Emma Meesseman Deadspin | Liberty add Stephanie Talbot and reportedly Emma Meesseman

JULY 22 • DEADSPIN.COM

Deadspin | Liberty sign free agent F Stephanie Talbot Deadspin | Liberty sign free agent F Stephanie Talbot

JULY 22 • DEADSPIN.COM

Emma Meesseman will join the Liberty in her return to the WNBA

Emma Meesseman, the 2019 WNBA Finals MVP who last played in the league in 2022, is joining the New York Liberty

JULY 21 • Associated Press

Liberty sign free agent F Stephanie Talbot The New York Liberty signed veteran forward Stephanie Talbot on Monday.The 31-year-old was waived last week by the first-year Golden State V...

JULY 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Signs with Liberty Talbot signed a deal with the Liberty on Monday.

Impact Talbot offers seven years of WNBA experience with 215 career games under her belt. She holds career averages of 4.5 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists. In New York, she'll likely be a minimal part of the rotation.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Valkyries waive Stephanie Talbot to make room for center Iliana Rupert The Golden State Valkyries had a choice to make with the imminent arrival of French center Iliana Ru...

JULY 15 • SACBEE.COM

Waived by Golden State The Valkyries waived Talbot on Sunday.

Impact Talbot was selected by Golden State in the 2024 WNBA Expansion Draft but will now have to explore other opportunities. The 31-year-old forward saw inconsistent playing time with the Valkyries this season, averaging 3.6 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists across 16.8 minutes per game in 16 appearances (10 starts).

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to bench Monday Talbot is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Dream.

Impact Talbot will head to the bench after starting the past eight games, during which she averaged 4.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 21.0 minutes per contest. With her move to the second unit, Monique Billings will return to the starting lineup.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies 10 points in loss Talbot chipped in 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt), four rebounds and four assists over 24 minutes during Saturday's 82-71 loss to the Lynx.

Impact Talbot was efficient Saturday and finished as one of three Golden State players to score double-digit points. The 31-year-old also tied the team high in assists. Over her last five outings, Talbot has averaged 6.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists across 21.4 minutes per game.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Collier scores 22 to lead Lynx over Valkyries 82-71

Napheesa Collier scored 22 points as the Minnesota Lynx defeat the Golden State Valkyries 82-71 on Saturday night

JULY 6 • Associated Press

Collects season-high 10 rebounds Talbot registered six points (2-6 FG, 2-4 FT, 0-3 3Pt), 10 rebounds, four assists and one steal in 19 minutes during Sunday's 87-63 win over Connecticut.

Impact Talbot came down with a season-high 10 boards, and she continues to handle a starting position after beginning the year in a reserve capacity. She's up to six starts in 2025, although she's averaged just 3.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.0 steals in 20.7 minutes per game with the first unit. Talbot is also shooting just 31.8 percent from the floor as a starter, so she may not have a strong hold on her role.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Kayla Thornton scores 21 as Valkyries hand Sun 6th consecutive loss, 87-63

Kayla Thornton had 21 points and eight rebounds, Tiffany Hayes scored 14 points and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Connecticut Sun 87-63

JUNE 23 • Associated Press