"Injuries are influencing several rotations around the league, such as the wave of starters missing for the Indiana Fever. It can be frustrating when the stars that helped get you this far are sidelined, but it also creates openings for hidden gems to step up. Pivoting to productive players from free agency is the best way to exercise agency as a fantasy manager during these final nights of the season."
"Leila Lacan, G, Connecticut Sun (13.6%): It's advisable to pursue both of the team's emergent rookie guards, as Saniya Rivers (43.3%) has been a revelation in recent outings. Lacan missed Monday night's matchup with the Liberty, but a return to action by Wednesday for an inviting matchup with the Wings appears possible. Lacan has been one of the league's most productive passers the past few weeks."
Injuries and missing starters have altered rotations across the WNBA, creating opportunities for lesser-known players to earn meaningful minutes and fantasy value. Fantasy managers should pivot to productive free agents and take calculated short-term risks because immediate production matters more than name recognition during the playoff stretch. Emerging guards are particularly valuable as playmaking roles expand for backups. Lexie Hull has moved into a primary playmaking role for the Indiana Fever with increased touches, passes and shots. Leila Lacan and rookie Saniya Rivers have both shown recent playmaking upside, and Lacan could return for an attractive matchup soon.
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