Lynx sign former No. 3 overall pick. With the playoffs looming, here’s what she could add. - Star Tribune
The Minnesota Lynx have signed veteran guard Aari McDonald to bolster their backcourt depth ahead of the WNBA playoffs. The team waived rookie Eliska Joklova to make room for the experienced McDonald, who previously played for the Indiana Fever.
Why it matters
Strategic roster adjustments during the final stretch of the regular season are crucial for playoff-bound teams looking to maximize their championship potential.
The Lynx have only four games remaining in the regular season, but they’re still fine-tuning their roster.
The league-leading Lynx signed Aari McDonald, a 28-year-old guard who played for the Indiana Fever last year, on Monday. Rookie point guard Eliska Joklova was waived.
The move signals the Lynx (31-9) opting for experience to bolster their backcourt depth ahead of the playoffs. They don’t play again until Sept. 18 because of the FIBA World Cup tournament in Germany this month.
McDonald, who led Arizona to the 2021 national championship game before becoming the No. 3 overall pick in that year’s WNBA draft by Atlanta, was a midseason addition for the Fever last year as Indiana dealt with a rash of injuries.
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