Brittney Griner‘s Availability Uncertain as Neck Issue Surfaces for Atlanta Dream
Atlanta, GA – Brittney Griner, the star center for the Atlanta Dream, has been placed on the team’s injury report with a neck issue, casting doubt on her immediate availability. The news comes just days after Griner was ejected from a game against the dallas Wings on Wednesday for confronting a referee. The 10-time All-Star has been a consistent presence for the Dream this season, starting all 25 games she has played and averaging 10.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, and a team-leading 1.1 blocks per game. Her potential absence would be a meaningful blow to the Dream’s defensive capabilities, especially as they are already navigating the absence of Rhyne Howard.
For fantasy basketball managers, Griner’s performance this season has also presented challenges. She has recorded career lows in points,rebounds,and blocks,failing to meet the expectations set by her draft-day projections.This recent injury adds another layer of concern for those who invested in her for their rosters.
Breanna Stewart‘s Production Aligns with Peers Despite high Draft Capital
New York, NY – breanna Stewart, a forward for the New York Liberty, is delivering solid, albeit not elite, statistical production this season. Stewart is averaging 18.3 points,6.5 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.4 blocks per game. While these numbers are respectable, they fall slightly below the exceptional standards she has set in previous seasons.
Stewart’s average of 34.9 fantasy points per game places her in a similar statistical tier as other prominent players in the league. Notably, players such as Kelsey plum (35.0), Angel Reese (34.8), Paige Bueckers (34.0), and Allisha Gray (33.3) are achieving comparable fantasy output. The key differentiator, however, is the draft position. Stewart was a top-three pick in many fantasy leagues, and her current performance, while good, has not considerably outperformed players with more favorable Average Draft Positions (ADPs), leading to a degree of underperformance relative to her draft cost.
