Sug Sutton - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Struggling for playing time Sutton finished Sunday's 96-91 victory over the Sky with one assist across two minutes.

Impact After beginning the season in a prominent role with the Fire, Sutton has had a much harder time commanding playing time since joining the Wings. Through nine appearances for Dallas, Sutton has averaged 2.9 points, 1.3 assists and 0.6 rebounds in 9.4 minutes per game.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Sees seven minutes Sutton notched three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt) over seven minutes during Thursday's 99-84 loss to the Aces.

Impact Sutton has now seen 13 or fewer minutes in four straight games. Unless her role grows, she'll be off the fantasy radar in most formats.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 21 minutes in win Sutton notched four points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 21 minutes during Monday's 96-66 victory over Las Vegas.

Impact Sutton, who was surprisingly let go by Portland last week, played a sizable role off the Dallas bench in her debut. There isn't much usage to go around in Dallas with Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale running the show, so Sutton will have a lot of work to do to remain relevant in fantasy hoops.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Signed by Dallas Sutton was signed to a rest-of-season contract by the Wings, the team announced Sunday.

Impact Dallas wanted to bolster depth in the backcourt, so the Wings made the move to add Sutton after waiving JJ Quinerly. The 2020 No. 36 overall pick appeared in three regular-season games for Portland to begin the 2026 campaign before being waived, averaging 11.3 points, 1.7 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 0.7 steals across 22.7 minutes.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Fire The Fire waived Sutton on Thursday, per WNBA reporter Kareem Copeland.

Impact The move comes as a bit of a surprise, given Sutton had started two of her three games for Portland. She's averaging a career-high 11.3 points and 5.7 assists per game, so Sutton shouldn't have much trouble landing another contract.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Aliyah Boston scores 24 as Fever beat Fire 90-73 without Caitlin Clark

Aliyah Boston had 24 points and eight rebounds, Kelsey Mitchell scored 21 points, and the Indiana Fever beat the Portland Fire 90-73 with Caitlin Clark sidelined

MAY 21 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Sug Sutton's clutch shot powers Fire, keeps Sun winless Deadspin | Sug Sutton's clutch shot powers Fire, keeps Sun winless

MAY 19 • DEADSPIN.COM

Scores 12 in first start Sutton ended with 12 points (4-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five assists, one rebound and one steal over 25 minutes during Monday's 83-82 win over the Sun.

Impact With Carla Leite (ankle) and Kamiah Smalls (ankle) both inactive, Sutton drew the start and was fairly productive, scoring in double figures while leading the Fire in assists. After averaging 3.9 assists across 43 regular-season games with the Mystics last season, the guard has already totaled 13 assists through two games, and it'll be worth monitoring whether she can sustain the elevated distribution numbers.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Sug Sutton makes go-ahead floater to help the Fire beat the Sun 83-82

Sarah Ashlee Barker and Bridget Carleton each scored 18 points, Sug Sutton scored a go-ahead basket with 22.6 seconds left, and the Portland Fire beat the Connecticut Sun 83-82

MAY 19 • Associated Press

Connecticut Sun vs. Portland Fire | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | May 18, 2026

MAY 19 • YOUTUBE

Starting vs. Connecticut Sutton will start Monday's game against the Sun.

Impact With Carla Leite (ankle) and Kamiah Smalls (ankle) both sidelined, Sutton will get the starting nod for the first time this season. During her lone appearance of the year in Thursday's loss to New York, she posted eight points (3-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-4 FT), eight assists and three rebounds in 20 minutes.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Solid showing in 2026 debut Sutton collected eight points (3-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-4 FT), three rebounds and eight assists in 20 minutes during Thursday's 100-82 loss to the Liberty.

Impact Sutton certainly wasn't afraid to let it fly on the offensive end, and while she was held to single digits in the scoring column, she managed to lead the team in assists. This was a strong first appearance of the 2026 campaign for the fifth-year guard, who missed the first two games of the year while tending to a right knee injury.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Available against New York Sutton (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Liberty.

Impact Sutton will suit up for her first appearance of the 2026 campaign. She logged 43 games for the Mystics last season, averaging 7.4 points, 1.8 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.1 blocks across 26.1 minutes. With Sutton on the floor, it could mean less minutes for Haley Jones and Kamiah Smalls.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Thursday Sutton (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Liberty.

Impact There's a chance Sutton will be able to make her regular-season debut Thursday evening. If she is cleared to play, that could result in fewer minutes for Haley Jones and Kamiah Smalls.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Sutton (knee) is out for Tuesday's game versus the Liberty, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Impact While Sutton won't play Tuesday, head coach Alex Sarama said that she is "getting much closer," so maybe she'll be able to suit up for Thursday's rematch with New York. Haley Jones and Sarah Ashlee Barker will continue to pick up the slack in Sutton's absence.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Tuesday Sutton (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Liberty, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Impact Sutton is in danger of missing a second straight regular-season game due to a right knee injury. If the 27-year-old guard remains out, Haley Jones, Sarah Ashlee Barker and Kamiah Smalls (knee) would be candidates for increased playing time.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Saturday Sutton (knee) won't play Saturday versus Chicago, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Impact Sutton will miss Portland's regular-season opener, and for now, she should be considered questionable for Tuesday's meeting with the Liberty. Carla Leite, Haley Jones and Sarah Ashlee Barker will help fill the void in Sutton's absence.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday's matchup Sutton (knee) is questionable for Saturday's Opening Night matchup against the Sky, Brenden Potts of Winsidr reports.

Impact Sutton was unavailable for Portland's preseason opener due to a left foot injury and also missed Sunday's preseason finale due to a right knee injury, which is what the team states she's dealing with ahead of Saturday's Opening Night matchup. It's not yet clear whether she'll be able to suit up Saturday, but if she's available, she'll compete with Carla Leite, Haley Jones and Sarah Ashlee Barker for minutes.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

WNBA expansion team Portland Fire uses training concept that emphasizes creativity, problem-solving

Players were introduced to a new training concept as the expansion Portland Fire prepared for their first WNBA season

MAY 8 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Sunday Sutton (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's preseason game against the Sparks.

Impact Sutton missed Portland's preseason opener due to a left foot issue but is now listed on the injury report with a right knee injury. Her next chance to play will come in the team's regular-season opener against the Sky next Saturday.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Sutton (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's preseason game against the Storm, Brenden Potts of Winsidr reports.

Impact The severity of the left foot issue is unclear, but it'll keep Sutton from playing in Portland's preseason opener. Her final chance to suit up ahead of the regular season will come Sunday against the Sparks.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Fire Sutton signed a contract with the Fire on Monday.

Impact The Fire extended a restricted qualifying offer to Sutton last Tuesday, and she's now officially part of the team for their inaugural campaign. Sutton averaged 7.4 points, 3.9 assists and 1.8 rebounds in 26.1 minutes per tilt through 43 games for the Mystics in 2025, though she may have a harder time seeing a similar amount of playing time with Portland.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Extended restricted QO from Fire The Fire extended a restricted qualifying offer to Sutton on Tuesday.

Impact Sutton will battle Haley Jones and Sarah Ashlee Barker for a starting spot in Portland. Through 43 games with the Mystics last season, Sutton averaged 7.4 points, 3.9 assists and 1.0 three-pointers per contest.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo lay their foundations in the WNBA expansion draft

Portland, which is welcoming a WNBA team back in the city after 24 years, selected veteran forward Bridget Carleton with the first pick in the league’s expansion draft on Friday

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Goes to Fire in second round The Fire selected Sutton in the second round of the WNBA Expansion Draft on Friday, per Annie Costabile of Front Office Sports.

Impact Sutton was a full-time starter for the Mystics last year, closing with averages of 7.4 points, 3.9 assists, 1.8 rebounds and 0.8 steals in 26.1 minutes per tilt through 43 regular-season games. Given that she was chosen in the second round, however, it remains to be seen if the Fire plan for her to maintain her starting role in 2026. For now, the expectation is that Sutton will be competing with Haley Jones and Sarah Ashlee Barker for a reserve role in the backcourt.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

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Aliyah Boston scores 24 as Fever beat Fire 90-73 without Caitlin Clark

Sug Sutton makes go-ahead floater to help the Fire beat the Sun 83-82

WNBA expansion team Portland Fire uses training concept that emphasizes creativity, problem-solving

Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo lay their foundations in the WNBA expansion draft