Ariel Atkins

28-Year-Old GuardG
 Washington Mystics  WNBA
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Atkins missed just three total games over the the four seasons leading up to the 2023 campaign, but she missed 11 games with a left ankle sprain last year before also missing two matchups with a nose injury. The 27-year-old had somewhat inconsistent results when on the court and turned in her worst statistical performance since 2019, her second professional season. Over 27 appearances last year, Atkins averaged 11.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.2 steals in 25.1 minutes per game. However, she averaged over 30 minutes per game in the prior three seasons, so it wouldn't be surprising to see her playing time bounce back if she can remain healthy in 2024. Atkins' role could also grow since Elena Delle Donne is stepping away from basketball and Natasha Cloud is now in Phoenix. The Mystics have other solid contributors in Brittney Sykes and Shakira Austin, but Atkins would have an opportunity to take on more of a leading role without Delle Donne and Cloud in the mix. Atkins is an intriguing fantasy option, especially if she can have a bounce-back season. Read Past Outlooks
Another strong offensive effort
GWashington Mystics
September 20, 2024
Atkins accumulated 17 points (6-9 FG, 5-7 3Pt), two assists and three steals over 21 minutes during Thursday's 92-91 victory over Indiana.
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Atkins scored in double digits for a fourth consecutive outing, averaging 16.3 points on 53.7 percent shooting over that span. She finished the campaign as the Mystics' top scorer, averaging 14.9 points per game on the season, which stands out as the second-highest scoring average of her seven-year career.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2022
Playing in her fifth WNBA season, Atkins averaged 14.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.4 steals per game en route to her second consecutive All-Star appearance. Atkins shot 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 84.5 percent at the free throw line on 2.9 attempts per game. Atkins once again projects to start at one forward spot alongside Elene Delle Donne for a Mystics team that finished 22-14 last season.
Atkins took on a larger share of the scoring burden last year than she had in any previous season, posting a career-high shot volume of 14.2 attempts per game and 6.1 tries per contest from beyond the arc. However, even the added volume didn't impact her efficiency much. Atkins's 40.7 field-goal percentage isn't far off from previous years, and her 35.9 percent mark from deep is right in line with previous campaigns. While Elena Delle Donne figures to take on some of the scoring load in 2022, Tina Charles' departure essentially offsets her return, so Atkins certainly has the ability to repeat her 2021 results.
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Surpasses 20 points as top scorer
GWashington Mystics
September 18, 2024
Atkins supplied 22 points (8-14 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and three assists across 24 minutes during Tuesday's 87-71 loss to New York.
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Leading scorer in overtime loss
GWashington Mystics
September 15, 2024
Atkins ended with 16 points (6-13 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one block over 41 minutes in Sunday's 76-73 overtime loss to Atlanta.
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Excellent defensively
GWashington Mystics
September 14, 2024
Atkins totaled 10 points (2-5 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, three assists and four steals across 25 minutes during Friday's 72-69 victory over the Dream.
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Scores in double figures in return
GWashington Mystics
September 8, 2024
Atkins notched 12 points (4-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four assists, three rebounds and three steals over 26 minutes in Sunday's 78-71 loss to Minnesota.
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Gets green light Sunday
GWashington Mystics
September 8, 2024
Atkins (ankle) is available for Sunday's matchup against the Lynx, Jenn Hatfield of The Next reports.
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