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Olivia Nelson-Ododa Shines as WNBA Faces Major Changes

10/17/2025

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Olivia Nelson-Ododa had a breakout 2025 season with the Connecticut Sun, averaging 8.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game.
She was traded to the Sun in January 2023 and started 21 of 37 games this season.
The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) faces changes, including a new collective bargaining agreement set to expire on October 31.
Connecticut is willing to invest to keep the Sun in the state amid potential ownership changes.

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Story summary

Olivia Nelson-Ododa had a breakout 2025 season with the Connecticut Sun, averaging 8.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game.
She was traded to the Sun in January 2023 and started 21 of 37 games this season.
The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) faces changes, including a new collective bargaining agreement set to expire on October 31.
Connecticut is willing to invest to keep the Sun in the state amid potential ownership changes.