The Minnesota Lynx are gearing up for an exciting offseason, with a total of 12 players set to take the court across the globe. From Turkey to the Czech Republic, Italy, Russia, and France, these players are making their mark in the WNBA and beyond. Let's dive into the latest updates on their journeys.
Kayla McBride: Back in Turkey
McBride is back at her second home in Turkey, returning to play for the powerhouse Fenerbahçe. Despite some expected appearances in Unrivaled, she chose to start the offseason overseas, a special choice for her.
Season Stats:
- Turkey-KBSL: 8 games — 12.9 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 4.4 APG, 0.8 SPG
- EuroLeague: 6 games — 15.8 PPG, 3.8 APG, 2.7 RPG, 1.8 SPG
Recent Games:
- Dec. 24 vs. Emlak Konut: 3 points, 8 assists, 6 rebounds, 3 steals
- Dec. 27 vs. Ormanspor: 7 points, 6 assists, 3 rebounds
Bridget Carleton: New Horizons
Carleton is off to a new country, adding the Czech Republic to her list of seven countries played in. She's done it all in ZBL and EuroLeague action, showcasing her versatility.
Season Stats:
- Czech Republic-ZBL: 6 games — 10.0 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 2.0 APG, 1.7 SPG
- EuroLeague: 5 games — 10.0 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 2.0 APG, 1.0 SPG
Recent Games:
- Jan. 3 vs. Chomutov: 9 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals
Jessica Shepard: Italian Power
Shepard, after last year's Greek adventure, is now in Italy with Famila Schio. She's a double-double machine, putting up impressive numbers.
Season Stats:
- Italy-Serie A1: 10 games — 17.8 PPG, 9.0 RPG, 1.8 APG, 1.2 SPG
- EuroLeague: 8 games — 15.1 PPG, 9.0 RPG, 2.6 APG, 1.3 SPG
Recent Games:
- Dec. 29 vs. San Martino: 22 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals
- Jan. 4 vs. Roseto: 21 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals
Maria Kliundikova: Russian Roots
Kliundikova, a midseason arrival, is back in her home country with UMMC Yekateringburg. She's a balanced player, impacting both ends of the court.
Season Stats:
- Russia-PBL: 11 games — 12.3 PPG, 7.4 RPG, 1.9 APG, 1.5 SPG, 0.9 BPG
Recent Games:
- Dec. 17 vs. Neftyanik: 10 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block, 1 steal
- Dec. 20 vs. Samara: 11 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal
Dorka Juhász: Turkish Triumphs
Juhász, who missed the 2025 WNBA season, is now in Turkey with Galatasaray. She's a balanced force in both KBSL and EuroLeague.
Season Stats:
- Turkey-KBSL: 9 games — 13.9 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 1.7 APG, 1.2 SPG, 0.8 BPG
- EuroLeague: 10 games — 12.5 PPG, 7.7 RPG, 1.8 APG, 1.1 SPG, 1.0 BPG
Recent Games:
- Dec. 24 vs. Ormanspor: 25 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal
- Jan. 3 vs. CBK Mersin: 11 points, 3 assists, 2 rebounds, 1 steal
Anastasiia Olairi Kosu: Russian Roots
Kosu, a Lynx forward, is back in Russia with UMMC Yekateringburg. She's off to a nice start, with Minnesota hoping for continued development.
Season Stats:
- Russia-PBL: 7 games — 12.3 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 2.0 SPG, 0.4 BPG
Recent Games:
- Nov. 22 vs. Enisey: 21 points, 5 rebounds, 6 steals, 2 blocks
- Nov. 26 vs. MBA: 3 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist
Maia Hirsch: French Development
Hirsch, drafted by the Lynx in 2023, continues to develop in France. She's had an up-and-down offseason but is making progress.
Season Stats:
- Franco-BWL: 9 games — 8.4 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 0.7 APG, 0.2 SPG, 0.2 BPG
- EuroLeague: 6 games — 7.0 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 1.0 APG, 0.8 SPG, 0.5 BPG
Recent Games:
- Jan. 4 vs. Lattes Montpellier: 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal
Camryn Taylor: French Adventure
Taylor, who joined the Lynx late in 2025, is in France with Landerneau Bretagne Basket. She's picked up the pace, with two straight double-digit outings.
Season Stats:
- France-BWL: 6 games — 5.2 PPG, 2.0 RPG, 0.2 APG, 0.2 SPG, 0.2 BPG
Unrivaled Update
Four Lynx players, including Courtney Williams, Natisha Hiedeman, and Alanna Smith, are participating in Unrivaled's second season. Napheesa Collier, unfortunately, will miss the season due to ankle surgery.
Jaylyn Sherrod: Athletes Unlimited
Jaylyn Sherrod is also playing in the country, joining Athletes Unlimited's fifth season in Nashville.
