The Minnesota Lynx have reinforced their roster with the acquisition of experienced guard Karlie Samuelson, coming from the Washington Mystics. The official announcement was made this Monday, marking a strategic move in the WNBA market.
In exchange for Samuelson, the Lynx gave up a first-round pick in the 2026 WNBA draft.
Samuelson, who will turn 30 next month, joins his sixth team in his seventh season in the league. In 2024, she averaged 8.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 29 games with the Mystics, including 19 starts, figures that mark her best performance in her career.
The escort stands out for its effectiveness from the three-point line, with a percentage of 39.7% throughout its career.
Throughout her career, Samuelson has averaged 5.6 points and 2.1 rebounds in 105 games, with 45 starts, playing for the Los Angeles Sparks (2018-19, 2021, 2023), Dallas Wings (2019), Seattle Storm (2021), Phoenix Mercury (2022) and now the Mystics.
