supposed to take part in Unrivaled<\/a>, missed the season due to having surgery on both ankles.<\/p>\nLet\u2019s take a look at where those Lynx players are playing, how they\u2019ve done as of late, how they are performing so far this offseason or how they finished their offseason.<\/p>\n
Bridget Carleton \u2014 USK Praha (Czech Republic), Canada (World Cup Qualifying)<\/p>\n
Carleton has spent her offseason with USK Praha in the Czech Republic this offseason, but take a bit of a break to represent her home country of Canada during the World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Istanbul before returning to the Czech Republic where she is currently.<\/p>\n
Over the past week, Carleton and USK Praha opened up the Czech Republic-ZBL playoffs, blowing by Hradec Kralove with Carleton having a strong offensive outing and performance from deep.<\/p>\n
World Cup Qualifying: 5 games \u2014 13.4 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 2.2 APG, 0.6 SPG, 0.6 BPGCzech Republic-ZBL: 16 games \u2014 12.2 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 1.6 APG, 1.4 SPG, 0.3 BPGEuroLeague: 11 games \u2014 12.6 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 1.6 APG, 1.4 SPG, 0.3 BPGMarch 25 vs. KP Bmo (98-74 win): nine points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block over 23 minutesMarch 27 vs. Hradec Kralove (122-58 win): 23 points (8-11 FG, 6-8 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist 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 had a near double-double in Italy-Serie A1 postseason action.<\/p>\n
Italy-Serie A1: 19 games \u2014 17.0 PPG, 9.5 RPG, 2.5 APG, 1.4 SPGEuroLeague: 15 games \u2014 17.0 PPG, 9.5 RPG, 2.5 APG, 1.4 SPGMarch 25 vs. Broni (77-57 win): 13 points (6-10 FG), eight rebounds, two steals and one assist over 27 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 finished with a near double-double as UMMC Ekateringburg advanced to the semifinals round of the Russia-PBL playoffs.<\/p>\n
Russia-PBL: 23 games \u2014 12.3 PPG, 7.7 RPG, 2.0 APG, 1.2 SPG, 0.7 BPGMarch 25 vs. Enisey (83-62 win): 12 points (4-7 FG), nine rebounds, two assists and two steals over 25 minutes<\/p>\n
Dorka Juh\u00e1sz \u2014 Galatasaray (Turkey), Hungary (World Cup Qualifying)<\/p>\n
Juh\u00e1sz has spent her WNBA offseason playing for Galatasaray in Turkey, taking a break from that to represent her home country of Hungary in the World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Istanbul before returning to Turkey.<\/p>\n
Over the past week, Juh\u00e1sz had a bit of a quiet week though Galatasaray still advanced to the Turkey-KBSL final to face off against Fenerbah\u00e7e.<\/p>\n
World Cup Qualifying: 5 games \u2014 18.0 PPG, 9.0 RPG, 1.8 BPG, 1.0 APG, 0.8 SPGTurkey-KBSL: 17 games \u2014 10.8 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 1.6 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.6 BPGEuroLeague: 17 games \u2014 13.4 PPG, 8.1 RPG, 1.3 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0.9 BPGMarch 24 vs. Emlak (82-74 win): eight points (3-4 FG), one rebound, one assist and one steal over 17 minutesMarch 26 vs. Emlak (85-76 win): seven points (3-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists and three steals over 18 minutesMarch 29 vs. Fenerbahce (85-70 loss): four points (2-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist over 18 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 contributed in the paint as UMMC Ekateringburg advanced to the semifinals round of the Russia-PBL playoffs.<\/p>\n
Russia-PBL: 20 games \u2014 10.0 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 1.4 SPG, 0.8 APG, 0.6 BPGMarch 25 vs. Enisey (83-62 win): six points (1-1 FG), two rebounds and one block over 11 minutes<\/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 two double-digit outing for Charleville-Mezieres leading up to postseason play beginning the first full week of April.<\/p>\n
Franco-BWL: 19 games \u2014 7.8 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 0.8 APG, 0.3 SPG, 0.2 BPGEuroLeague: 10 games \u2014 5.9 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 1.1 APG, 0.5 SPG, 0.4 BPGMarch 24 vs. La Roche (85-70 win): 11 points (5-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt), seven rebounds and two assists over 22 minutesMarch 28 vs. Villeneuve (84-51 win): 10 points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal over 25 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 to solid outings for Landerneau as the squad now gets ready for postseason play the first full week of April.<\/p>\n
France-BWL: 11 games \u2014 5.2 PPG, 2.3 RPG, 0.2 SPG, 0.1 APG, 0.1 BPGMarch 24 vs. Toulouse (72-63 win): five points (2-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt) over 15 minutesMarch 27 vs. Chamay (69-67 win): seven points (2-5 FG) and six rebounds over 12 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. Since she last took the court in early March, McBride has returned to the states and has been working out at the Lynx facility<\/a> over the past few weeks. It\u2019s not known at this time whether or not she plans to return to Turkey or will remain in the country leading up to the WNBA season.<\/p>\nTurkey-KBSL: 16 games \u2014 13.0 PPG, 4.9 APG, 4.2 RPG, 0.9 SPGEuroLeague: 10 games \u2014 14.1 PPG, 3.4 APG, 3.2 RPG, 1.7 SPGMarch 3 vs. Kayseri (95-59 win): seven points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt), three assists and one rebound over 13 minutes<\/p>\n
Alanna Smith \u2014 Mist (Unrivaled), Australia (World Cup Qualfying)<\/p>\n
Smith began her offseason playing in Unrivaled, where she helped the Mist take home the Unrivaled championship. When that season concluded, she represented her home country of Australia in World Cup Qualifying action in Istanbul.<\/p>\n
In Qualifying play, Smith helped her squad to a perfect 5-0 record, which led Australia to the top finish in Istanbul while earning a spot in the 2026 FIBA Women\u2019s Basketball World Cup in Germany in September.<\/p>\n
World Cup Qualifying: 5 games \u2014 11.6 PPG, 8.0 RPG, 1.8 APG, 1.4 SPG, 0.6 BPGUnrivaled: 14 games \u2014 9.0 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 0.9 APG, 0.8 BPG, 0.5 SPG<\/p>\n
Courtney Williams \u2014 Breeze (Unrivaled)<\/p>\n
Williams 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 did a nice job in distributing and contributing on the boards despite having a bit of an up-and-down start to the year offensively. She took part in 14 games, contributing in numerous areas of the game.<\/p>\n
Unrivaled: 14 games \u2014 7.9 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 4.2 APG, 0.6 SPG, 0.1 BPG<\/p>\n
Natisha Hiedeman \u2014 Hive (Unrivaled)<\/p>\n
Hiedeman 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 contributed coming off the bench and took part in 12 games with Hive.<\/p>\n
Unrivaled: 12 games \u2014 6.1 PPG, 1.9 RPG, 1.3 APG, 0.3 SPG, 0.1 BPG<\/p>\n
Jaylyn Sherrod \u2014 Rhythm (Athletes Unlimited)<\/p>\n
Sherrod spent her offseason staying in the country this offseason, taking part in Athletes Unlimited\u2019s fifth season, which began earlier this February and concluded after four weeks in Nashville.<\/p>\n
Sherrod was one of 40 players participating in the fast-paced, full-court, 5-on-5 league this season, finishing just under double figures in scoring on the season.<\/p>\n
Athletes Unlimited: 12 games \u2014 9.2 PPG, 2.8 APG, 2.5 RPG, 1.3 SPG<\/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":"Welcome to a new week and a new Lynx Offseason Update! With a new, historic Collective Bargaining Agreement…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":375303,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[73],"tags":[1077,99,434],"class_list":["post-553478","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\/553478","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=553478"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/553478\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/375303"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=553478"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=553478"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=553478"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}