An interesting wrinkle of fantasy basketball as it pertains to the WNBA is that the beginning of WNBA seasons often coincide with the conclusion of domestic leagues played elsewhere in the world. This can force WNBA players competing overseas to miss time, which means fantasy basketball managers need to plan ahead that much more.
Of course, there are plenty of other reasons why a player may not be ready for the beginning of a WNBA season. Injury recovery is a big one, and fantasy managers should be asking themselves both how much of a gamble they’re willing to take on injured players in their league’s draft and how patient they’ll be with those players taking up an IL spot on their teams.
Recently, a handful of veteran WNBA players have returned to the league, either after playing overseas, coming back from injury or returning from other special circumstances. While the following names may be instantly recognizable to even casual WNBA fans, their potential fantasy returns are not necessarily equal. Which midseason acquisition should take priority in your fantasy league? Let’s talk about it.
Marine Johannès (New York Liberty)
Johannès, who first played in the WNBA for the Liberty in 2019, recently returned to New York, signing there for the rest of the season. She was previously without a contract after taking the 2021 season off, but the Liberty retained her rights and were keen on bringing her back for 2022.
Just two games into Johannès’ latest stint in New York, it’s easy to see why. A dynamic playmaker with a knack for making flashy plays on offense, Johannès figures to have a larger role for the Liberty now than she did in 2019. During the Liberty’s 1-7 start this season, the team’s backcourt struggled to take care of the basketball and create efficient offense; head coach Sandy Brondello has not been afraid to play hardship signee Crystal Dangerfield alongside Sabrina Ionescu since then, and the addition of an extra ball handler in the Liberty’s lineup has done wonders for both Ionescu and the team’s offense in general.
Johannès has the skillset to fill that role, and her upside is higher than Dangerfield’s, so don’t be surprised if she makes her way into New…
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