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Austin received the night off Sunday against the Storm, but she's expected to be back in action for Tuesday's clash. She's scored in double figures in each of her first two games of the 2024 campaign.

Sykes is traveling with the team during their current road trip, but she's not yet ready to return from a left ankle injury. Her next chance to suit up will arrive Thursday against the Mercury.

Clark briefly went to the locker room after suffering an ankle injury during the second quarter, but the team has since cleared her to return to Monday's game. She was spotted on the bench for the last few minutes of the second quarter before finally re-entering the game in the third period.

Clark went down hard after rolling her ankle, but she was ultimately able to walk off the court under her own power and went straight to the locker room. Erica Wheeler and Lexie Hull would see more action in the backcourt if Clark can't return.

Ogwumike missed Sunday's win over Washington due to an ankle injury and will remain sidelined for the second half of a back-to-back set. Her next chance to suit up will come Wednesday versus Indiana. In Ogwumike's absence, Mercedes Russell is expected to draw another start after posting eight points, five boards and two steals in 30 minutes Sunday.

Ogwumike officially has a questionable tag, but she's getting in a workout during the afternoon and will be re-evaluated before tipoff to see how she's feeling. Ezi Magbegor and Mercedes Russell are candidates to see increased roles if Ogwumike is unable to give it a go.

Muhl hasn't yet been approved for a work visa and will remain sidelined for a fourth consecutive game to begin the regular season. She's expected to be available to make her WNBA debut Wednesday against Indiana, per Howard Megdal of The Next Hoops reports.

Ogwumike sustained an ankle injury during Friday's double-overtime loss to the Lynx and was unavailable for Sunday's matchup against the Mystics. It's unclear whether she'll be available for the second half of the back-to-back set, but Ezi Magbegor and Mercedes Russell should see increased opportunities if Ogwumike is sidelined.

Sykes twisted her ankle badly during Friday's loss to the Sun and was considered doubtful for Sunday's matchup against the Storm before eventually being ruled out. She was spotted in a walking boot, sparking speculation Sykes may be sidelined for an extended period, but it looks like Washington hopes its top guard will be back in action this week. Sykes' official status for Tuesday's game in Los Angeles will likely be released sometime Monday afternoon.

Magbegor dominated the glass and led the contest in rebounds, ending as one of three Storm players with a double-digit point total en route to a double-double. Magbegor tallied her first double-double of the young season and has posted at least 15 points and nine rebounds in two of her three outings.

Russell got her first start of the season due to Nneka Ogwumike (ankle) being out and finished two points shy of the double-digit mark while swiping a team-high-tying pair of steals in a winning effort. Russell set season-high marks in minutes played, points and rebounds and has posted at least seven points and three boards in all three games this season.

Loyd led the contest in scoring and shots made from the free-throw line but didn't connect on a three during the win. Loyd posted a season-high 24 points, her second outing of the year with 20 or more. She has also connected on 10 or more free throws in two straight games.