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Fantasy women's hoops matchup ranks: Upgrade guards starting against these defenses2hESPN FantasyLiberty clinch spot in Commissioner's Cup finalNew York Liberty2dPlum, Copper first to have dueling 40-point gamesLos Angeles Sparks3dMichael VoepelAces halt Lynx's streak, close in on Cup final berthLas Vegas Aces3dMichael VoepelWhite downplays discord within Fever after winIndiana Fever3dAlexa PhilippouBueckers out vs. Fire, day-to-day with ankle injuryDallas Wings3dKendra AndrewsAces' Gray sinks nine 3s to match WNBA recordLas Vegas Aces5dKendra AndrewsBoston, Clark get historic 30-point double-doublesIndiana Fever5dAces' Wilson fastest to 6K points, topping TaurasiLas Vegas Aces8dMichael VoepelFantasy Women's Hoops 2026 draft guide: Rankings, strategies and more41dESPN FantasyUpdated fantasy women's basketball rankings: Allisha Gray, Courtney Williams move up19dESPN FantasyReady for your fantasy WNBA draft? All the sleepers, breakouts and busts to know41dEric MoodyUltimate draft board: Tips, picks to have the perfect fantasy women's hoops draft46dAndre SnellingsTop 10 tips to play and win ESPN fantasy women's basketball like the pros64dAndre SnellingsJulie Allemand of the Toronto Tempo is available in most ESPN Fantasy leagues.

Emily Faith Morgan-Imagn ImagesESPN FantasyJun 16, 2026, 01:55 PM ETCloseFollow on XMultiple AuthorsEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe daily news and notes around the WNBA have actionable value when applied to fantasy women's basketball. From lineup changes to hot streaks to injury news, check this page regularly for updates from ESPN's fantasy analysts Eric Moody and André Snellings. It's never too late to sign up for your own ESPN league.

Create or join a league, and play for free today!Resources: Rankings | Projections | Draft Guide | Cheat SheetJune 16: Best fantasy matchups for guardsEric Moody: The WNBA has long been a league where forwards and centers set the tone. Players such as A'ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier and Alyssa Thomas have controlled games with size, versatility and two-way impact.

That still matters, but guard play is becoming harder to ignore. Modern guards don't just bring the ball up the floor. They control pace, create spacing, run pick-and-rolls, pressure defenses and score at a high level themselves.

With players like Caitlin Clark, Jackie Young, Sabrina Ionescu and Paige Bueckers rising, the league may be shifting toward a new era where elite guards drive team success.That shift is showing up in fantasy, too. When you look at the top 20 players in fantasy points per game so far this WNBA season, 10 of them are guards.

Let's dive into which teams have allowed significant statistical production to the position.From a matchup perspective, the Los Angeles Sparks (20.0), Connecticut Sun (18.

6), Phoenix Mercury (18.5), Chicago Sky (17.9) and Las Vegas Aces (17.

9) have allowed the most fantasy PPG to opposing guards. That lines up with the broader defensive picture, as the Fire, Sparks, Sun and Tempo are all near the bottom of the league in defensive rating.This information is useful from a fantasy perspective because it helps set expectations for players already in your lineups while also identifying potential streamers.

We'll close with one of my favorite guard streamers, Julie Allemand of the Tempo, who is rostered in 16.3% of ESPN leagues. Allemand has shown her versatility recently, scoring at least 23 fantasy points while playing 26-plus minutes in each of her past two games.

The Tempo have two games this week, facing the Indiana Fever on Tuesday night and the Sun on Friday night.June 15: Free-agent targets for the uneven week aheadAndré Snellings: The WNBA Commissioner's Cup is in full swing this week, which will lead to an uneven schedule of games. There are three games scheduled for Monday, then only one game on Tuesday and Thursday surrounding a jam-packed six-game slate on Wednesday.

After Thursday, the rest of the week settles out with three games each day. But be sure to keep the schedule in mind, particularly in daily transaction leagues where a pickup on one of the extra-light days could lead to a games advantage over your opponent.Notes from around the league:The Las Vegas Aces have won six straight games, including a 3-point win over the Minnesota Lynx on Saturday that vaulted them into a tie with the Lynx atop the standings.

The Aces started the season relatively slow, like last season, but have caught fire earlier than they did a year ago and are currently in prime position as they try to defend their championship.The Aces also sit atop the Commissioner's Cup standings at 5-0, leading the Western Conference. The New York Liberty lead the Eastern Conference, also at 5-0.

The Aces are followed by the Lynx (4-1) and a three-way tie between the Dallas Wings, Golden State Valkyries and Los Angeles Sparks at 3-2. In the East, the Liberty are followed by the Indiana Fever (4-1) and the Atlanta Dream (4-2).As we do in this space, let's ta