No. 1 overall pick Rhyne Howard will attempt to bounce back against fellow rookie NaLyssa Smith and the Fever as part of Sunday's six-game slate.
Candace Parker could be positioned for a big night for Chicago against a Mercury club that has struggled to both rebound and defend the perimeter so far this season.
Liz Cambage has been a welcome addition for the Sparks, and she should have plenty of chances to thrive during Sunday's game against the Lynx, which is expected to be the highest-scoring matchup on the slate.
Sylvia Fowles could be positioned to take advantage of a Liberty frontcourt that has struggled to a league-worst rebounding rate to open the 2022 campaign.
Elena Delle Donne is out due to rest and Myisha Hines-Allen is expected to be a game-time decision, so Ariel Atkins will have to once again carry Washington against Atlanta on Friday night.
DeWanna Bonner will be making her season debut Tuesday after fulfilling her overseas obligation. With Bonner and Courtney Williams back in action, the Sun's rotation should look very different against New York.
Jewell Loyd has been great to start the season, but she'll have to take her game to another level with Breanna Stewart sidelined due to COVID-19 protocols.
Sabrina Ionescu was held in check Wednesday following a strong performance in the season opener, but she'll have an opportunity to bounce back against the Fever on Friday.
Diana Taurasi was quiet in the scoring column during the season opener, but with a high-octane matchup against Seattle on the horizon, the veteran may be set for a monster performance.
Diana Taurasi was quiet in the scoring column during the season opener, but with a high-octane matchup against Seattle on the horizon, the veteran may be set for a monster performance.
Sylvia Fowles kicks off her final WNBA campaign Friday evening and is in position to play a key role for the Lynx in both the opener and this season with Napheesa Collier slated to miss most of the 2022 season.
Ariel Atkins played a key role in her return to the court Friday and should see plenty of run Sunday with Elena Delle Donne sidelined once again.
Sabrina Ionescu has scored in double figures in each of her 10 appearances since the Olympic break and should remain productive in Friday's competitive matchup against the Mystics.
Aerial Powers has scored 20 points in each of her last three appearances, and she has a chance to shine once again Sunday since the Lynx have a favorable matchup against Indiana.
A'ja Wilson has posted double-doubles in three of her five appearances since the Olympic break and is in line for a massive role in the Aces' frontcourt Thursday with Liz Cambage sidelined.
The Lynx take on a struggling Liberty team Tuesday and Napheesa Collier could be in for a big night if Sylvia Fowles, a Tuesday addition to the injury report due to a shoulder issue, is unavailable.
Myisha Hines-Allen has had increased run in the frontcourt recently and is in line for a prominent role once again Saturday while Tina Charles remains sidelined due to a hip injury.