Cecilia Zandalasini

Zandalasini had a chance on a jumper at the buzzer, but she was unable to convert and be the hero. She was feeling it in Game 2, tying Minnesota's Napheesa Collier for the most field-goal attempts. Zandalasini really found a home in Golden State after playing her first three seasons in Minnesota. She started 10 of her 19 regular-season games, and she could be a valuable contributor again in 2026.

Zandalasini missed eight straight games due to a calf injury but returned to action at the end of the regular season, appearing in two games and totaling 30 minutes off the bench. As a starter this season (10 appearances), Zandalasini has averaged 12.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.4 steals in 28.9 minutes per game. As a result, Iliana Rupert will head to the bench.

Zandalasini will return from an eight-game absence due to a left calf injury, though she'll be on an unspecified minutes restriction. Kaila Charles, Kate Martin and Carla Leite are candidates for a slight dip in playing time with Zandalasini back in the lineup.

Zandalasini has missed the last eight games due to a left calf injury. If she's unable to make her return to the floor, the team will likely turn to Carla Leite and Kate Martin to continue shouldering the load.

A calf injury has kept Zandalasini on the shelf for eight straight contests, though she'll have a chance to play Tuesday. If she indeed returns to action against Seattle, Carla Leite and Kate Martin would likely see fewer minutes in the backcourt. Zandalasini could face a minutes restriction if she's available.