The opening weekend of the WNBA season is officially in the books, and if you’re a fantasy manager who loves staying ahead of the curve, you know that the waiver wire is where championships are quietly shaped. While draft day remains the crown jewel of any fantasy basketball season, those first few games offer a golden opportunity to scoop up under-the-radar talent before your league mates catch on.
Leagues aren’t won or lost in a single weekend, but early-season roster moves can set the tone for the weeks ahead. With players still adjusting to overseas commitments and injuries shaking up rotations, now is the perfect time to add fresh faces to your squad. Here are five waiver wire targets who made noise during the WNBA’s opening weekend—and could give your fantasy team a serious boost.
Odyssey Sims – Dallas Wings (rostered in 13% of leagues)
Sims is back in Dallas for her third stint with the Wings, and she wasted no time reminding everyone why she’s a valuable asset. Starting in the season opener against Indiana, she dropped 20 points, knocked down two 3-pointers, and added two steals in just 26 minutes. Playing alongside stars like Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale might limit her playmaking chances, but Sims has never been shy about letting it fly. Head coach Jose Fernandez clearly trusts a three-guard lineup, and until rookie Azzi Fudd finds her rhythm, Sims is a solid add for any fantasy team looking for scoring and defensive stats.
Yvonne Nogic – Phoenix Mercury (rostered in 8% of leagues)
With Sami Whitcomb sidelined by a knee injury and Monique Akoa Makani overseas, the Mercury turned to Nogic as their starting lead guard—and she delivered in a big way. In her WNBA debut, Nogic scored 19 points, drained four 3-pointers, and chipped in four assists and two steals over 21 minutes. Her performance helped Phoenix spoil the Aces’ championship celebration, proving she’s more than ready for the big stage. While Alyssa Thomas runs much of the Mercury’s offense, Nogic’s shooting touch makes her a valuable fantasy pickup, especially in leagues that reward deep-range production.