WNBA News & Fantasy Basketball Notes, 9/11

Diana Taurasi Makes History

Diana Taurasi became the WNBA's all-time leading scorer in a game against the New York Liberty on Saturday, September 10. Taurasi, who has played in the WNBA for 20 seasons, surpassed Tina Thompson's previous record of 8,636 points.

Taurasi is one of the most accomplished players in WNBA history. She has won three WNBA championships, four Olympic gold medals, and two FIBA World Cups. She is also a 10-time WNBA All-Star and has been named the WNBA's Most Valuable Player (MVP) twice.

Battle For Playoff Positioning

With the regular season winding down, the battle for playoff positioning is heating up. The top six teams in each conference will make the playoffs, and there are still several teams vying for those spots.

In the Eastern Conference, the Las Vegas Aces, Chicago Sky, and Connecticut Sun are all tied for first place with a record of 24-10. The New York Liberty are in fourth place with a record of 22-12, followed by the Washington Mystics (21-13) and Atlanta Dream (20-14).

In the Western Conference, the Seattle Storm are in first place with a record of 25-9. The Los Angeles Sparks are in second place with a record of 23-11, followed by the Minnesota Lynx (22-12), Dallas Wings (21-13), and Phoenix Mercury (20-14).

Fantasy Basketball Notes

The WNBA fantasy basketball season is also winding down, and there are several players who are worth considering for your team.

Some of the top players to consider include:

• Diana Taurasi, F/G, Phoenix Mercury
• Breanna Stewart, F, Seattle Storm
• A'ja Wilson, F/C, Las Vegas Aces
• Candace Parker, F/C, Chicago Sky
• Jonquel Jones, F/C, Connecticut Sun