supposed to take part in Unrivaled<\/a>, will miss the season due to having surgery on both ankles and missing a total of 4-6 months in recovery.<\/p>\nLet\u2019s take a look at where those Lynx players are playing, how they\u2019ve done as of late and how they are performing so far this offseason.<\/p>\n
Courtney Williams \u2014 Breeze (Unrivaled)<\/p>\n
Williams has returned to Unrivaled for the second season after being one of the first 32 players to make up the inaugural season a year ago. After spending last season with the Lunar Owls, Williams began the 2026 season with Vinyl before she was traded to Breeze.<\/p>\n
This season, Williams has done a nice job in distributing and contributing on the boards despite having a bit of an up-and-down start to the year offensively. Over the past week, Williams had a strong week in her first two games with Breeze, tallying a season-high 15 points in one game and nearing the double-digit mark in the other.<\/p>\n
Unrivaled: 12 games \u2014 8.0 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 4.3 APG, 0.5 SPG, 0.1 BPGFeb. 17 vs. Lunar Owls (75-70 loss): 15 points (6-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt), seven assists, five rebounds and one steal over 19 minutesFeb. 21 vs. Vinyl (77-56 win): nine points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four assists, two steals and one rebound over 11 minutes<\/p>\n
Alanna Smith \u2014 Mist (Unrivaled)<\/p>\n
For the first time as a professional player, Smith is spending her offseason playing the United States rather than overseas like she has always done.<\/p>\n
Smith has begun the season on The Mist, and she has helped her squad to a strong 3-1 start to the year while contributing offensively and on the boards while also being a lockdown presence in the paint defensively. Over the past week, Smith had a bit of a quiet week in somewhat of limited playing time off the bench, though the Mist took care of business with ease in both contests.<\/p>\n
Unrivaled: 12 games \u2014 8.1 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 0.8 APG, 0.6 BPG, 0.4 SPGFeb. 9 vs. Rose (90-64 win): four points (2-2 FG), four rebounds and three assists over six minutesFeb. 21 vs. Lunar Owls (92-73 win): four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal over six minutes<\/p>\n
Natisha Hiedeman \u2014 Hive (Unrivaled)<\/p>\n
Hiedeman has also returned to Unrivaled for the second straight season after bouncing around to three different teams \u2014 Phantom, Laces and Rose \u2014 during the inaugural season. Hiedeman concluded the year with Rose and helped them to an Unrivaled Championship.<\/p>\n
With Hive, one of the two newest teams to Unrivaled in 2026, Hiedeman has contributed coming off the bench. Over the past week, Hiedeman had a strong week, posting her second-highest scoring total of the Unrivaled season.<\/p>\n
Unrivaled: 12 games \u2014 6.1 PPG, 1.9 RPG, 1.3 APG, 0.3 SPG, 0.1 BPGFeb. 17 vs. Laces (76-71 loss): 12 points (5-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists over 11 minutesFeb. 20 vs. Rose (80-78 win): five points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over six minutes<\/p>\n
Kayla McBride \u2014 Fenerbah\u00e7e (Turkey)<\/p>\n
McBride is back at her second home in Turkey while returning to play for Turkish powerhouse Fenerbah\u00e7e. Though some expected her to return to play in Unrivaled this offseason, McBride chose to start the offseason overseas with a team that is special to her.<\/p>\n
McBride began her season overseas strong, providing a two-way showing for the Turkish powerhouse. Over the past week, McBride put together two strong showcases on both ends of the floor, connecting on at least four threes in both outings.<\/p>\n
Turkey-KBSL: 13 games \u2014 13.2 PPG, 4.8 APG, 4.5 RPG, 0.9 SPGEuroLeague: 9 games \u2014 13.8 PPG, 3.6 APG, 3.1 RPG, 1.7 SPGFeb. 18 vs. Girona (87-69 win): 18 points (6-11 FG, 4-8 3Pt), four assists, three rebounds and three steals over 31 minutesFeb. 21 vs. CBK Mersin (94-70 win): 24 points (9-13 FG, 5-8 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists and two steals over 29 minutes<\/p>\n
Bridget Carleton \u2014 USK Praha (Czech Republic)<\/p>\n
Carleton is in a new country this offseason, adding her seventh country she\u2019s played in during her career along with Australia, Spain, Franco, Hungary, Israel and Turkey.<\/p>\n
Carleton has done a little bit of everything in Czech Republic-ZBL and EuroLeague action this offseason, leaving her mark on multiple areas of the game like we\u2019ve become used to seeing with the Lynx. Over the past week, Carleton reached double figures in both outings, putting on a show in the second game both from deep and with her first double-double of the offseason.<\/p>\n
Czech Republic-ZBL: 12 games \u2014 12.2 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 2.2 APG, 1.5 SPG, 0.5 BPGEuroLeague: 10 games \u2014 13.3 PPG, 3.76RPG, 1.7 APG, 1.2 SPG, 0.3 BPGFeb. 18 vs. Zaragoza (82-71 loss): 12 points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 34 minutesFeb. 21 vs. SBS Ostrava (87-66 win): 17 points (6-13 FG, 5-10 3Pt), 12 rebounds and three assists over 21 minutes<\/p>\n
Jessica Shepard \u2014 Famila Schio (Italy)<\/p>\n
Shepard is in a new country this offseason after spending last offseason in Greece, taking the court with Italian power Famila Schio. She has played in Greece, Israel and Italy so far in her career.<\/p>\n
Shepard has put up some impressive numbers in Italy this offseason, once again being a double-double machine like we\u2019ve been accustomed to seeing. Over the past week, Shepard was strong offensively and on the boards once again, posting a 22-14 double-double in the second game.<\/p>\n
Italy-Serie A1: 17 games \u2014 17.8 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 1.9 APG, 1.0 SPGEuroLeague: 13 games \u2014 16.9 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 2.4 APG, 1.4 SPGFeb. 18 vs. Venezia (68-66 win): 16 points (8-14 FG), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal over 33 minutesFeb. 21 vs. Scrivia (65-57 win): 22 points (9-18 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 14 rebounds and one steal over 28 minutes<\/p>\n
Maria Kliundikova \u2014 UMMC Ekateringburg (Russia)<\/p>\n
Kliundiokva, who was a midseason arrival for Minnesota and ended up with a nice role off the bench for the Lynx, is back in her home country of Russia this offseason playing for UMMC Ekateringburg alongside soon-to-be second-year Lynx forward Anastasiia Olairi Kosu.<\/p>\n
Kliundikova has put together a balanced offseason so far, helping her squad offensively and on the boards while also impacting other areas of the game. Over the past week, Kliundikova had had a bit of quieter outing in limited time on the floor, but still helped her squad to victory.<\/p>\n
Russia-PBL: 18 games \u2014 11.8 PPG, 7.2 RPG, 2.1 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.9 BPGFeb. 19 vs. Spartak (88-60 win): six points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two steals, one assist and one block over 15 minutes<\/p>\n
Dorka Juh\u00e1sz \u2014 Galatasaray (Turkey)<\/p>\n
Juh\u00e1sz is spending her WNBA offseason in a new country, playing in Turkey this season rather than Italy like we\u2019ve seen in the past. Juh\u00e1sz, who sat out the 2025 WNBA campaign while remaining overseas, is still under contract with Minnesota through 2026.<\/p>\n
Juh\u00e1sz has made an impact on both ends of the floor in both Turkey-KBSL and EuroLeague action, putting together balanced a showing in Turkey. Over the past week, Juh\u00e1sz had another dominant outing, posting her fourth EuroLeague game with 20 or more points and posting her second 20-10 game in EuroLeague action.<\/p>\n
Turkey-KBSL: 12 games \u2014 12.9 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 1.8 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0.8 BPGEuroLeague: 15 games \u2014 13.5 PPG, 8.0 RPG, 1.5 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0.9 BPGFeb. 19 vs. Landes (81-72 win): 21 points (8-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt) and 10 rebounds over 30 minutes<\/p>\n
Anastasiia Olairi Kosu \u2014 UMMC Ekateringburg (Russia)<\/p>\n
Kosu is back home in Russia this offseason, playing with fellow Lynx teammate Maria Kliundikova with UMMC Ekateringburg.<\/p>\n
Kosu, who Minnesota is hoping continues to develop leading into her second WNBA campaign, has gotten off to a nice start in Russia this offseason. Over the past week, Kosu did not play in UMMC Ekateringburg\u2019s lone contest.<\/p>\n
Russia-PBL: 15 games \u2014 10.9 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 1.4 SPG, 0.9 APG, 0.4 BPGFeb. 19 vs. Spartak (88-60 win): DNP<\/p>\n
Maia Hirsch \u2014 Charleville-Mezieres (France)<\/p>\n
We have yet to see Hirsch in the WNBA after being drafted by the Lynx in the first round of the 2023 WNBA Draft, but she continues to play in France this offseason as she continues to develop.<\/p>\n
After an up-and-down offseason last year, Hirsch is off to a nice start to this offseason with some additional time on the floor as well. Over the past week, Hirsch had a quiet outing while taking the floor for just 13 minutes.<\/p>\n
Franco-BWL: 16 games \u2014 8.0 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 0.7 APG, 0.2 BPG, 0.2 SPGEuroLeague: 10 games \u2014 5.9 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 1.1 APG, 0.5 SPG, 0.4 BPGFeb. 22 vs. Chartres (85-82 win): four points (2-6 FG) and one rebound over 13 minutes<\/p>\n
Jaylyn Sherrod \u2014 Glow (Athletes Unlimited)<\/p>\n
Sherrod is spending her offseason staying in the country this offseason, taking part in Athletes Unlimited\u2019s fifth season, which began earlier this month in Nashville.<\/p>\n
Sherrod is one of 40 players participating in the fast-paced, full-court, 5-on-5 league this season. Over the past week with Glow, she had her best week of the offseason, tallying a season-high 15 points in one game and reaching double figures in two of the three outings in Week 3.<\/p>\n
Athletes Unlimited: 9 games \u2014 8.4 PPG, 2.9 APG, 2.6 RPG, 1.3 SPGFeb. 18 vs. Rhythm (80-78 win): 15 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds, three steals and two assists over 25 minutesFeb. 20 vs. Eclipse (89-83 loss): nine points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and two assists over 14 minutesFeb. 21 vs. Gold Rush (84-71 loss): 11 points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), seven assists, five rebounds and one steal over 26 minutes<\/p>\n
Camryn Taylor \u2014 Landerneau (France)<\/p>\n
Taylor, who joined the Lynx late in the 2025 WNBA season and was part of the playoff run, has moved from Greece last offseason to France and Landerneau Bretagne Basket this year.<\/p>\n
Taylor had a slow start to the offseason schedule, but has picked things up as of late with two straight double-digit outings. Over the past week, Taylor had her best outing since returning just over a week or so ago after missing time, reaching double figures in scoring over 16 minutes.<\/p>\n
France-BWL: 8 games \u2014 5.1 PPG, 2.0 RPG, 0.3 SPG, 0.1 APG, 0.1 BPGFeb. 20 vs. Angers (61-51 win): 10 points (5-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds and one steal over 16 minutes<\/p>\n
That will do it for this week. As always, thank you for reading! We will catch up with you next week with another Lynx Offseason Update.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A new week means it\u2019s time for a new Lynx Offseason Update! Though we have yet to see…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":485330,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[73],"tags":[1077,99,434],"class_list":["post-485329","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-wnba","tag-minnesota-lynx","tag-sports","tag-wnba"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/485329","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=485329"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/485329\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/485330"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=485329"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=485329"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=485329"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}