MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL – Minnesota Lynx Head Coach and President of Basketball Operations Cheryl Reeve announced today the team has finalized its roster ahead of the 2025 season.  

The opening night roster returns eight players from 2024: Defensive Player of the Year and All-WNBA First Team selection Napheesa Collier, Kayla McBride, Courtney Wiliams, Bridget Carleton, All-Defensive Second Team honoree Alanna Smith, Natisha Hiedeman, Diamond Miller and Alissa Pili.

The 2025 roster includes three new faces highlighted by acquisition Karlie Samuelson, free agency signee and WNBA rookie Mariéme Badiane, as well as Minnesota’s second-round selection in the 2025 Draft, Anastasiia Olairi Kosu. Jessica Shepard also returns to the Lynx for the 2025 season, completing the roster.

Minnesota’s 2025 regular season home opener will tipoff on Wednesday, May 21 at 7:00 p.m. CT vs. the Dallas Wings. View the 2025 full season schedule here. Lynx Full Season and Half-Season Memberships are on sale and include exclusive benefits, perks and programs. Explore Lynx memberships here for the biggest discounts, year-round membership platform and exclusive playoff priority.

Head Coach and President of Basketball Operations: Cheryl Reeve
Associate Head Coach: Eric Thibault
Assistant Coach: Rebekkah Brunson
Assistant Coach: Lindsay Whalen
Director of Player Development: Sefu Bernard
Director of Video and Player Development Coach: Celia Marfone
Director of Player Performance: Chuck Barta
Assistant Athletic Trainer: Brandi BlueArm
Sports Performance Coach: Andrea Hayden