Fantasy women's basketball risers and fallers: Sophie Cunningham continues to shine - ESPN

Change is the one thing you can always count on, both in sports and in life. While consistency is what fantasy managers strive for, the reality is that player performance can swing wildly over a long season.

Trying to keep up with all the highs and lows across 44 games and four months can feel overwhelming. That's why breaking things down week by week makes it easier to stay grounded and focused on what matters right now.

That's the goal of my Risers and Fallers column. It helps you track momentum shifts as they happen, using insights pulled directly from ESPN's fantasy metrics.

Caitlin Clark continues to miss games with a groin injury, and with a long career ahead, the Fever may take a conservative approach and shut her down for the season. Cunningham has stepped up and played very well. She's scored 20 or more fantasy points in six straight games and played 26 or more minutes in five of her last six. She's outperformed Aari McDonald and remains an integral part of the Fever's rotation and a must-add for fantasy managers.

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Quinerly has been outstanding since entering the Wings' starting lineup last month. Dallas is starting to find a rhythm with its rookies and Quinerly has thrived in that environment. She has injected much-needed speed and movement into Dallas' offense, helping spark transition opportunities, attacking the paint and creating space for fellow rookie Paige Bueckers to work off the ball. Quinerly has averaged 28.9 minutes and fantasy points per game over her past seven games.

Lacan made her WNBA debut earlier this month and has been trending up ever since. She has averaged 24.9 minutes and 16.8 fantasy