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Minnesota Lynx Trade 2026 First-Round Pick for Veteran Karlie Samuelson

The Lynx bolster their Finals roster with a sharpshooting forward, while the Mystics add to their future draft assets.

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 Minnesota Lynx acquired Karlie Samuelson from the Washington Mystics in exchange for their 2026 first-round draft pick, originally obtained from the Chicago Sky.
  • Samuelson, a 29-year-old guard-forward, is coming off a career season, averaging 8.4 points per game and shooting 39.8% from three-point range.
  • The trade strengthens the Lynx’s roster, which retains most of its core players from the 2024 WNBA Finals team, including Napheesa Collier and Kayla McBride.
  • The Washington Mystics continue their rebuilding strategy by stockpiling draft picks, now holding multiple selections in the 2025 and 2026 drafts.
  • This move highlights the Lynx’s focus on immediate competitiveness as they prepare for free agency under the new CBA landscape.