Candace Parker

38-Year-Old ForwardF
 Free Agent  WNBA
2024 Fantasy Outlook
After spending two years in Chicago, the 37-year-old Parker joined the Aces last offseason and made an immediate impact as a starter alongside A'ja Wilson. However, Parker's season was cut short after 18 games due to an ankle injury that sidelined her through the WNBA Finals. Before going down, Parker posted averages of 9.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.9 blocks per game -- a notable downturn from her peak years but still plenty respectable for a player of her age. Parker is a three-time champion, two-time MVP and one of the greatest players of her generation, and it was unclear whether she'd elect to continue her WNBA career. However, she re-signed with the Aces in February and will continue her career with the back-to-back champions. While the 37-year-old's talent is undeniable, her health has been a question mark in recent seasons, and her role wasn't as prominent during her first year in Las Vegas as it was in Los Angeles and Chicago earlier in her career. Parker still has the potential to be a fairly reliable fantasy contributor in 2024 if she can stay healthy, but her upside will presumably remain limited with the Aces. Read Past Outlooks
Retiring from WNBA
FFree Agent
April 28, 2024
Parker announced her retirement from the WNBA on Sunday.
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Despite signing a one-year deal with the Aces in February, Parker has opted to retire ahead of the 2024 campaign. The veteran played 16 years in the WNBA and won three championships and two MVPs. Parker battled an ankle injury last year and made only 18 appearances for Las Vegas, averaging 9.0 points and 5.4 rebounds -- both career lows.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2022
After spending the last two years in Chicago, and helping lead the Sky to a title in 2021, Parker announced in January that she'll join the Aces on a one-year deal. The soon-to-be-37-year-old has already etched her place in WNBA history, but in signing with the defending champs, she's looking to win her third title with a third different team. While Parker is no longer the dominant force she was at her peak with the Sparks, she remains a productive all-around fantasy asset. A season ago, Parker posted 13.2 points, 8.6 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks per game en route to All-WNBA First Team honors. In Las Vegas, Parker figures to slide into the starting lineup alongside A'Ja Wilson, Jackie Young, Kelsey Plum and Chelsea Gray. She'll be tasked with helping make up for the offseason departure of Dearica Hamby.
Parker's first season back in her home state since high school got off to a delayed start after the veteran suffered an ankle injury on opening night that cost her the next eight games. She went on to miss nine total games and has now missed extended time in two of the last three seasons due to ankle issues. However, Parker played well when on the floor, ranking in the top 15 in the league in rebounds (8.4), assists (4.0) and blocks (1.2) per game while tossing in 13.8 points and 0.8 steals. If she can stay healthy, Parker is among the best and most well-rounded fantasy options in the WNBA, but her injury history and age - she'll turn 36 in April - must be taken into account.
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Returning to Las Vegas
FLas Vegas Aces
Ankle
February 7, 2024
Parker (ankle) is signed a one-year, $100,000 deal with the Aces on Wednesday, Rachel Galligan of Winsidr.com reports.
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Season cut short due to injury
FLas Vegas Aces
Ankle
November 2, 2023
Parker averaged 9.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.9 blocks over 23.6 minutes in 18 appearances during the 2023 season.
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Remains out Wednesday
FLas Vegas Aces
Ankle
October 17, 2023
Parker (ankle) won't play in Game 4 against the Liberty on Wednesday, Khristina Williams of MSG Network reports.
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Sits out Game 1
FLas Vegas Aces
Ankle
October 9, 2023
Parker (ankle) was unable to play in Game 1 against the Liberty on Sunday.
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Seen without walking boot
FLas Vegas Aces
Ankle
October 7, 2023
Parker (ankle) was seen without a walking boot in Saturday's practice, Sabreena Merchant of The Athletic reports.
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