Minnesota Lynx sign Aari McDonald to bolster backcourt roster depth
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 5:14 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
The Minnesota Lynx added depth to their backcourt by signing guard Aari McDonald. The 28-year-old previously played for the Indiana Fever, where she appeared in 20 games last year before sustaining a broken foot. McDonald holds career averages of 8.8 points and 3.1 assists per game, having also spent time with the Atlanta Dream and Los Angeles Sparks. To accommodate the new roster addition, the team waived guard Eliška Joklová. The Lynx currently hold a 31-9 record and continue to rely on a core of Olivia Miles, Courtney Williams, Kayla McBride, Napheesa Collier, and Natasha Howard. McDonald is expected to compete for reserve minutes as the team prepares for the upcoming postseason.
- •Aari McDonald joins the 31-9 Minnesota Lynx roster.
- •The team waived guard Eliška Joklová to clear a roster spot.
- •McDonald averaged 9.8 points and 4.7 assists during her last active season.
- •The guard was selected third overall in the 2021 WNBA Draft.
- •Minnesota remains led by starters including Olivia Miles and Courtney Williams.
- 5:14 PMYahoo Sports — Former Indiana Fever guard signs with Lynx before WNBA playoffs
- 4:44 PMYahoo Sports — The Minnesota Lynx just signed a potential game-changer
"Aari McDonald, who last played for the Indiana Fever, has joined the best team in the WNBA.
"The Minnesota Lynx have added former Indiana Fever guard Aari McDonald to their roster.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 5:14 PMFormer Indiana Fever guard signs with Lynx before WNBA playoffs
The Minnesota Lynx have added former Indiana Fever guard Aari McDonald to their roster.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 4:44 PMThe Minnesota Lynx just signed a potential game-changer
Aari McDonald, who last played for the Indiana Fever, has joined the best team in the WNBA.
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