Kayla Thornton

30-Year-Old ForwardF
 New York Liberty  WNBA
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Thornton saw considerable playing time with the Wings over the last several seasons and remained consistent in 2022, averaging 8.0 points and 5.9 rebounds in 29.2 minutes per game while starting in 35 of her 36 appearances. Despite her prominent role in Dallas, she was traded to the Liberty in January as part of the deal that sent Jonquel Jones to New York. The Liberty remained active later in the offseason to form one of the two superteams in the WNBA, adding Courtney Vandersloot and Breanna Stewart. Betnijah Laney will also return, and she averaged 33.7 minutes per game during her first year in New York before missing most of the 2022 campaign. Thornton's fantasy value has been mainly derived from sizable playing time in past seasons, and that's hardly a given with the Liberty. Read Past Outlooks
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FNew York Liberty
May 22, 2023
Thornton closed Sunday's 90-73 win over Indiana with two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), five rebounds and one steal across 22 minutes.
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Thornton served mainly as a starter over her final five seasons with the Wings, but she's taken on a bench role with her new team. However, she's had relatively consistent playing time despite having limited field-goal attempts. The 30-year-old will likely have trouble replicating her production from previous seasons as she plays on New York's talented roster, but it appears as though she'll at least have steady minutes off the bench.
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2022 Fantasy Outlook
Thornton started 25 of 31 appearances in 2021 and averaged 7.5 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 27.6 minutes per game during the 2021 campaign. The 29-year-old forward figures to once again operate as the No. 2 forward behind Satou Sabally and should continue to be a consistent producer, though her lack of prolific performances limits her fantasy upside heading into 2022. It's possible that the addition of Teaira McCowan shifts Thornton to the bench, but regardless, she'll likely still be a key part of the Wings' rotation for a sixth consecutive season.
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Returns to action
FNew York Liberty
March 17, 2023
Thornton (leg) avoided serious injury, only rolling her ankle in early March, Michael Randall of The Australian reports. She has since returned to the floor.
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Suffers apparent leg injury
FNew York Liberty
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March 8, 2023
Thornton left Game 1 of the semifinals in Australia with an apparent injury to her right leg, Hayley Wildes of ABC Sport reports.
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Involved in blockbuster deal
FNew York Liberty
January 15, 2023
Thornton was traded from the Wings to the Liberty on Sunday as part of a three-team deal, Howard Megdal of TheNextHoops.com reports.
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Meager output in loss
FDallas Wings
August 25, 2022
Thornton provided four points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), six rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 73-58 loss to the Sun.
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Nets first 20-point playoff outing
FDallas Wings
August 22, 2022
Thornton finished Sunday's 89-79 victory over the Sun with 20 points (8-12 FG, 4-6 3Pt), five rebounds and four assists in 28 minutes.
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