Lynx sign former Fever guard Aari McDonald for playoff run

The 31-9 leaders waived Eliška Joklová.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 71 min read

What happened: The rest-of-season deal adds a five-year veteran to Minnesota’s backcourt. McDonald last played for Indiana in 2025.

Why it matters: Minnesota owns the WNBA’s best record and has secured a playoff berth. McDonald provides experienced guard depth before the postseason begins Sept. 27.

By the numbers: McDonald averaged 9.8 points, 4.7 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.3 steals across 20 games for Indiana in 2025. She has averaged 8.8 points and 3.1 assists in 136 career games.

What to watch: The regular season resumes Sept. 17. Minnesota hosts New York the following day.

Sources

Athlon Sports 2026-09-07T19:07:45.328686+00:00

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