Minnesota Lynx sign Aari McDonald to bolster backcourt roster depth
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 4:43 AM
Last updated Sep 8, 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.
- 4:04 PMYahoo Sports — Lynx sign former No. 3 overall pick ahead of playoff push
- 4:43 AMYahoo Sports — WNBA-Leading Lynx Add Former No. 3 Pick Aari McDonald Before Playoffs
- 4:14 AMYahoo Sports — Aari McDonald signs with Minnesota Lynx
- 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
"It’s been a long time since former Arizona star Aari McDonald played in a WNBA game. That has come to an end with the first-place Minnesota Lynx announcing her signing on Monday afternoon. McDonald was injured last August while playing for the Indiana Fever. She tried to come back by playing in the Unrivaled 3×3 […]
"The Minnesota Lynx signed veteran guard Aari McDonald ahead of the WNBA playoffs and waived rookie Eliška Joklová to open a roster spot.
"Aari McDonald, who last played for the Indiana Fever, has joined the best team in the WNBA.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 4:04 PMLynx sign former No. 3 overall pick ahead of playoff push
Aari McDonald shot 42.9% from the field in 20 games for the Fever in 2025.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 4:43 AMWNBA-Leading Lynx Add Former No. 3 Pick Aari McDonald Before Playoffs
The Minnesota Lynx signed veteran guard Aari McDonald ahead of the WNBA playoffs and waived rookie Eliška Joklová to open a roster spot.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 4:14 AMAari McDonald signs with Minnesota Lynx
It’s been a long time since former Arizona star Aari McDonald played in a WNBA game. That has come to an end with the first-place Minnesota Lynx announcing her signing on Monday afternoon. McDonald was injured last August while playing for the Indiana Fever. She tried to come back by playing in the Unrivaled 3×3 […]
- 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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