WNBA Fantasy grab bag: Five waiver wire adds from opening weekend

TL;DR

Fantasy basketball managers should consider adding Odyssey Sims, Jovana Nogic, Carla Leite, and Kennedy Burke after their strong performances in the WNBA's opening weekend. These players are poised for significant roles as the season progresses.

Key points

Odyssey Sims scored 20 points in the season opener for the Dallas Wings.
Jovana Nogic had 19 points and four 3-pointers in her debut with the Phoenix Mercury.
Carla Leite scored 18 points for the Portland Fire, primarily through free throws.
Kennedy Burke recorded 12 points, five rebounds, and five assists for the Connecticut Sun.

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Carla Leite is in line for a big role with the Portland Fire in their inaugural season. | NBAE via Getty Images The most important day of any fantasy basketball season is, of course, draft day. But the first few days of the actual WNBA season can be just as crucial for fantasy managers looking to get off to a fast start. If you’re in a competitive league, you’re probably checking your waiver wire often, and there’s no better time to do so than early in the season, before the competition has caught up on injury replacements or breakout candidates. To be clear, leagues aren’t typically won or lost in the first weekend. It’s a solid window of opportunity to make changes to one’s roster, though, especially while rosters are still in flux due to overseas commitments and other absences. If you have an open spot or two on your fantasy team, consider using it on one of these players.

Odyssey Sims (Dallas Wings)

Now in her third separate stint with the Wings, Sims is certainly no stranger to Dallas, so it wasn’t a surprise when she made the team out of training camp. Sims got the starting nod in the Wings’ season opener against Indiana and made the most of her time on the court, recording 20 points, two 3-pointers and two steals in 26 minutes. Playing alongside and will obviously limit Sims’ playmaking opportunities, but she’s never been bashful when it comes to shooting the ball, and Wings head coach Jose Fernandez clearly feels that a three-guard lineup is the way to go, at least for the time being. Rostered in 13 percent of leagues, Sims is worth an add until Dallas’ prized rookie Azzi Fudd gets her sea legs.

Q&A

Which players should I add from the WNBA waiver wire after the opening weekend?

Consider adding Odyssey Sims, Jovana Nogic, Carla Leite, and Kennedy Burke based on their impressive performances.

What were Odyssey Sims' stats in the WNBA season opener?

Odyssey Sims scored 20 points, made two 3-pointers, and recorded two steals in 26 minutes.

How did Jovana Nogic perform in her WNBA debut?

Jovana Nogic scored 19 points, hit four 3-pointers, and contributed four assists and two steals in her debut.

What role is Carla Leite expected to have with the Portland Fire?

Carla Leite is expected to have a secure role and significant playing time, having scored 18 points in the season opener.

WNBA Fantasy grab bag: Five waiver wire adds from opening weekend

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Odyssey Sims (Dallas Wings)

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