Minnesota Lynx Head Coach and President of Basketball Operations Cheryl Reeve announced the team has finalized its roster ahead of the 2025 season.
The opening night roster returns eight players from 2024: Defensive Player of the Year and All-WNBA First Team selection Napheesa Collier, Kayla McBride, Courtney Wiliams, Bridget Carleton, All-Defensive Second Team honoree Alanna Smith, Natisha Hiedeman, Diamond Miller and Alissa Pili.
The 2025 roster includes three new faces highlighted by acquisition Karlie Samuelson, free agency signee and WNBA rookie Mariéme Badiane, as well as Minnesota’s second-round selection in the 2025 Draft, Anastasiia Olairi Kosu. Jessica Shepard also returns to the Lynx for the 2025 season, completing the roster.
The Lynx open the season tonight at Dallas at 6:30 p.m.
(info courtesy of Lynx)
