The Minnesota Lynx were active in the 2024 WNBA free agency period, adding Courtney Williams, Alanna Smith and Natisha Hiedeman to a core that, after starting the 2023 season 0-6, rebounded to finish 19-21 and earn the No. 6 seed in the WNBA playoffs. In the first round, Minnesota managed to steal one game from the Connecticut Sun, forcing the series to a decisive Game 3 before bowing out.
In short, the Lynx are in a good place. But, they could make it even better with the No. 7 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Minnesota also owns the No. 31 pick.
In recent seasons, Minnesota has had success in the draft, using mostly non-lottery picks to find players who make positive contributions as rookies. Their hits include: Napheesa Collier (No. 6, 2019), Jessica Shepard (No. 16, 2019), Crystal Dangerfield (No. 16, 2020), Diamond Miller (No. 2, 2023) and Dorka Juhász (No. 16, 2023).
So, who might join this list? Here are three candidates:
Jacy Sheldon
With the addition of Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman, the Lynx…
