Franchise At A Glance
CHAMPIONSHIPS
4 (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017)
WNBA Finals (2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2024)
CURRENT RECORD
33-11 (.750)
FRANCHISE HISTORY
Founded as an expansion franchise in 1999, the Lynx built one of the greatest dynasties in professional sports history under head coach Cheryl Reeve, capturing four WNBA titles across seven seasons (2011–2017).
FRANCHISE LEGENDS
Maya Moore, Lindsay Whalen, Seimone Augustus, Sylvia Fowles, Rebekkah Brunson, Katie Smith
Current Depth Chart
Guards
Courtney Williams
Kayla McBride
Olivia Miles
Bench: Maya Caldwell • Aari McDonald
Roster & Cap Breakdown
2026 Salary Cap: $7.00M
Napheesa Collier
F • Contract Extension
$1,400,000
Kayla McBride
G • Free Agent Signing
$1,190,000
Courtney Williams
G • Free Agent Signing
$1,190,000
Natasha Howard
F • Free Agent Signing
$700,000
Nia Coffey
F • Free Agent Signing
$350,000
Maya Caldwell
G • Free Agent Signing
$277,500
Antonia Delaere
F • Undrafted Free Agent
$270,000
Aari McDonald
G • Rest of Season Contract
$18,049
Draft History & Analysis
2027 WNBA Draft
Grade: TBD
Outstanding Trades
INCOMING: None
OUTGOING: None
Instant Analysis: Pending 2027 WNBA Draft.
One-Month Check-In: Pending
End-of-Season Review: Pending
Three-Year Check-In: Pending
Outstanding Trades
INCOMING: No. 2: Acquired from the Chicago Sky as part of the 2025 Draft Day deal in which Minnesota traded the No. 11 overall pick in 2025 to Chicago in exchange for the Sky’s 2026 1st-round pick.
OUTGOING: No. 13: Traded to the Washington Mystics in April 2025 to acquire veteran guard Karlie Samuelson. No. 43: The Connecticut Sun hold the right to swap 3rd-round picks with Minnesota as part of the 2024 deal for Natisha Hiedeman. Since the Sun’s pick (No. 33) is higher than Minnesota’s (No. 43), the Sun will likely decline the swap, but it remains an active trade condition.
Round 3: 43rd
5-11 | G Lani White
Instant Analysis: The Minnesota Lynx secured an elite floor general in Olivia Miles with the No. 2 overall pick, providing a high-IQ playmaker to lead the backcourt following several veteran departures. Miles excels at manipulating defenses and rebounding at a high level for a guard, offering a dynamic secondary creator next to Courtney Williams. Late-round selection Lani White adds a specialized perimeter threat with elite efficiency from deep.
One-Month Check-In: No. 2 overall pick Olivia Miles has seamlessly stepped into Minnesota’s backcourt rotation, showcasing elite vision, pace, and shooting. Third-round selection Lani White was waived prior to opening night, leaving Miles as the sole active contributor from the 2026 rookie class.
Read the Rookie Report: 1 Month Check-In >
End-of-Season Review: 2026 WNBA Rookies: The Final Verdict
Three-Year Check-In: Three-year check-in: Where will they be in 2029?
Outstanding Trades
INCOMING: No. 15: The Minnesota Lynx traded Nikolina Milić and the No. 7 pick in the 2024 Draft to Chicago for Sika Koné, the No. 8 pick in the 2024 draft, a 2025 second-round pick, and the right to swap first-round picks in 2026.
OUTGOING: No. 11: The Minnesota Lynx traded the No. 11 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft to the Chicago Sky in exchange for Chicago’s unprotected 2026 first-round pick.
Round 2: 24th
6-4 | F Dalayah Daniels
Instant Analysis: The Minnesota Lynx earned a B- for their draft selections, prioritizing potential. Kosu brings intriguing upside, offering skills that could develop within their system. Daniels and Griffin are interesting picks, though Griffin’s injury history raises concerns about her long-term durability.
One-Month Check-In: Dalayah Daniels was waived, and Aubrey Griffin is out after surgery. Kosu is a long-term project still adjusting to the WNBA level.
Read the Rookie Report: 1 Month Check-In >
End-of-Season Review: WNBA Rookie Report: The Final Verdict
Three-Year Check-In: Three-year check-in: Where will they be in 2029?
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