Jacy

Sheldon

After starting Jacy Sheldon in Tuesday’s loss to the Wings due to Lindsay Allen (hamstring) being out, Sun head coach Rachid Meziane decided to go with a true point guard on Friday. While Hartley’s stat line did not jump off the page, the veteran point guard did not commit any turnovers and was one blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. Sheldon played 16 minutes off the bench, finishing with four points (2-of-3 FGs) and one steal. Hartley is not a must-add player in fantasy leagues, even deeper formats, but she’s worth tracking as long as Allen remains out.

The Sun, who fell to 0-5 on Tuesday with their loss to the Wings, remain without starting point guard Lindsay Allen. Instead of Jacy Sheldon, it will be Hartley who takes the reins on Friday. The veteran’s move into the starting lineup gives the first five a true point guard to run the show. While Sheldon should still play plenty, her fantasy ceiling is lowered with the move to the bench.

With Lindsay Allen (hamstring) out for 10-12 days, Connecticut’s point guard responsibilities will be handled by committee for the foreseeable future. Sheldon remained in the starting lineup for Tuesday’s game and recorded solid numbers in the assist and steals categories. Also getting more opportunities to run things was reserve Bria Hartley, who finished with 12 points, one rebound, two assists, one steal and two three-pointers in 19 minutes. Sheldon’s status as the starter makes her the streamer to target, especially after playing 33 minutes on Tuesday.

Sun coach Rachid Meziane delivered the bad news ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Wings. Connecticut, which has yet to win a game this season, will continue without its starting point guard. Jacy Sheldon replaced Allen in the starting lineup on Sunday and is expected to retain that role. The Sun also has Bria Hartley available off the bench, and she’s likely to play more with Allen sidelined.

Hartley exited Sunday’s game with less than six minutes remaining in the fourth quarter after being elbowed just above the eye by Atlanta’s Rhyne Howard. No update was provided by the Sun, as Hartley was taken to the locker room and did not return to the bench area. Before the injury, the veteran point guard struggled with her shot and did not provide much fantasy value beyond the two steals. How impactful a potential absence for Hartley would be depends on the availability of starter Lindsay Allen, who missed Sunday’s game with a hamstring injury. Jacy Sheldon moved into the starting lineup.

The Sun played Sunday without Lindsay Allen, who was held out due to a hamstring injury. Interestingly, head coach Rachid Meziane decided to start Sheldon instead of veteran point guard Bria Hartley, possibly to minimize the impact of Allen’s absence on the rotation. Unfortunately for Connecticut, Sheldon provided limited value in the starting role, and the Sun shot 31.3 percent from the field. The Sun, now 0-4, return home and will host the winless Wings on Tuesday.

Rivers has been moved into the starting lineup after playing well in her WNBA debut on Tuesday. She’ll replace Jacy Sheldon, who went scoreless on 0-of-7 shooting against the Aces. Rivers was impactful on both ends of the floor against Las Vegas, and her promotion into the starting lineup should help the Sun on the perimeter defensively.

After performing well as a starter in Connecticut’s preseason finale, Sheldon will retain that role for her official Sun debut. This is the same quintet that started the team’s 94-86 preseason victory over the Liberty, with Mabrey and Charles expected to lead the way offensively. However, as evidenced by their play against New York, Sheldon and Nelson-Ododa should not be overlooked as offensive options.

While Rivers is away from the team due to a death in the family, Morrow has been sidelined by a right knee injury. The two first-round picks were expected to provide additional depth for the Sun, but that has not come to fruition yet. Given the rookies’ lack of playing time during the preseason, the roles of players like Olivia Nelson-Ododa and Jacy Sheldon should not change on Sunday.