The Minnesota Lynx just made a serious move as the WNBA playoffs loom, signing veteran guard Aari McDonald and getting her ready for a postseason run. This team isn’t messing around, especially after putting together a dominant 31-9 regular season record, the best mark in the entire league, and already locking up their spot in the postseason.
The Lynx Are Dialed In For a Deep Playoff Push
Minnesota is heading into the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup break with that league-best 31-9 record, and they’ve got their eyes locked on something big. Last season, they fought their way to the semifinals, and you know they want to go even further this time. Adding McDonald shows they mean business, looking for every edge as the physical demands of the postseason get real. To make room for McDonald, the Lynx waived guard Eliška Joklová, signaling just how important they think this move is.
Aari McDonald Brings Veteran Firepower Back to the Court
Fans definitely remember Aari McDonald. She spent part of the 2025 season with the Indiana Fever, becoming a key contributor before a fractured right foot tragically ended her season early. She brings a ton of experience, having averaged 8.6 points, 2.8 assists, and 2.0 rebounds across 116 WNBA games with Atlanta and Los Angeles. And man, her stint with Indiana in 2025 was productive, too, where she put up 9.8 points, 4.7 assists, and 2.4 rebounds in 20 games before that injury. She didn’t get to play in the Fever’s 2025 playoff run because of it, but she was still with the team as they advanced to the semifinals. Now, the Lynx can give her another shot at contributing when it matters most. Her ability to create off the dribble, put pressure on opposing guards, and make plays for her teammates could be huge for Minnesota’s depth behind their established guards.
The WNBA is currently on its FIBA World Cup break, which gives the Lynx a prime chance to integrate McDonald into the squad. The regular season gets back underway on September 17, with the Lynx set to host the New York Liberty on September 18. Then, the playoffs kick off on September 27. Get ready, because the addition of McDonald could absolutely light a fire under this already top-tier Lynx team.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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