Ionescu stayed hot on Tuesday, eclipsing the 30-point mark for the second time in as many games. The former first overall pick recorded 11 first-quarter points and did not take her foot off the gas, scoring nine points in the next two frames before sealing the deal down the stretch at the free-throw line. With back-to-back 34-point games, Ionescu continues to have a sensational month of June and is now averaging 24.4 points through five games. She’ll have a chance on Thursday for a third-straight 30-point game when the Liberty hosts the Mercury.

While Collier was on the court to begin the third quarter of Tuesday’s game, she exited with just under eight minutes remaining with an apparent lower back injury. The Lynx announced early in the fourth quarter that the MVP candidate won’t return, ending her night after 19 minutes. Collier finished with seven points, six rebounds and one assist. Her exit resulted in more playing time for Natisha Hiedeman, with Bridget Carleton shifting to the four.

Already without Odyssey Sims (personal), the Sparks will play their final Commissioner’s Cup game without leading scorer Plum. She’s been ruled out due to a left leg injury, which means recent signing Shey Peddy will figure prominently in the rotation, possibly as a starter. Rookie Sarah Ashlee Barker, who replaced Sims in the starting lineup, should also play more on Tuesday.

Siegrist injured her right knee during a June 11 loss to the Mercury, and on Monday, the Wings revealed the severity of the injury. She suffered an anterolateral tibial plateau fracture, which can sideline an athlete for at least 6-8 weeks. The good news for Siegrist and the Wings is that the injury does not require surgery, and she’s expected to return at some point this season. Rookie Aziaha James received more playing time in Friday’s loss to the Aces, logging 21 minutes off the bench. That trend may continue, especially with Dallas boasting a 1-11 record.

Sabally came out hot Sunday afternoon, tallying 18 points, six rebounds, one assist and two three-pointers in the first half. While she wasn’t nearly as impactful in the second half, the Mercury forward finished with a complete stat line to help Phoenix moved to 4-2 in Commissioner’s Cup play. Due to tiebreakers, it will be difficult for them to grab the top spot, but Sabally’s excellent start to her first season with the Mercury is of greater importance. Amid the most productive season of her career, Sabally appears poised to earn her third All-Star game selection.

Gray put on a show during the first half of Sunday’s 89-56 Commissioner’s Cup victory, shooting 6-of-9 from the field with five three-pointers. The veteran guard finished with a career-high 32 points, and Gray’s top three offensive outputs have all occurred this season. With Atlanta playing a more open offensive style under first-year head coach Karl Smesko, Gray is off to the most productive start of her WNBA career. And with the Dream’s margin of victory, they’re in position to clinch the top spot in the East with a win over Liberty on Tuesday.

Reese notched a personal milestone in Sunday’s Commissioner’s Cup victory, recording her first career triple-double. While she did not have the best day from the field, the second-year forward did her usual handiwork on the glass and hit a new career-high in assists. Add in the defensive stats, and this was an excellent day to have Reese rostered. The field-goal shooting can be a nuisance, but percentages aren’t scoring categories in standard ESPN leagues. Sunday’s performance was a friendly reminder of what Reese is capable of, especially with the Sky playing without injured point guard Courtney Vandersloot.

Thornton has been on a roll recently, recording a double-double in three straight games. To say she held her own against Seattle’s talented frontcourt would be an understatement; Kayla was the best player on the court for significant stretches of the contest. She matched her season-high in points while establishing a new high in rebounds. Despite averaging nearly 29 fantasy points per game, Thornton is rostered in just under 82 percent of ESPN leagues. That percentage should increase in the aftermath of her recent performances.

After undergoing an arthroscopic procedure on her left knee in mid-May, Copper did not play in Phoenix’s first 11 games. She’s set to make her debut Sunday night, with the Mercury making the news official on Saturday. While Copper may not take on a complete workload immediately, the talented scorer can be a difference-maker in fantasy leagues. Sami Whitcomb may be the most likely candidate to move to the bench, but she will still figure prominently in the Mercury rotation.