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Minnesota Lynx Reshape Roster with Karlie Samuelson Trade and Draft Picks

The Lynx acquired veteran sharpshooter Karlie Samuelson and selected three promising players in the WNBA Draft, reinforcing their lineup for the upcoming season.

Basketball - EuroCup Women - Final - London Lions v Besiktas - Copper Box Arena in London, Britain - April 10, 2024. Most Valuable Player Karlie Samuelson celebrates the win. REUTERS/Martyn Herman/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Lynx traded their 2026 first-round draft pick to the Washington Mystics for Karlie Samuelson, a veteran guard known for her three-point shooting accuracy.
  • Samuelson, fresh off a career season with the Mystics, averaged 8.4 points per game and shot 39.8% from three-point range last year.
  • This trade followed an earlier move where the Lynx swapped their 2025 first-round pick with the Chicago Sky to secure the 2026 pick used in the Samuelson deal.
  • In the WNBA Draft, the Lynx selected Anastasiia Kosu, Dalayah Daniels, and Aubrey Griffin to complement their already strong core roster.
  • The team’s strategic moves aim to balance immediate competitiveness with long-term flexibility under a new CBA and evolving free agency landscape.