The Minnesota Lynx exceeded expectations in 2023, going 19-21 and earning the No. 6 seed in the WNBA playoffs in what was thought by many to be a rebuilding season. Despite the retirement of all-world center Sylvia Fowles, Minnesota pressed on, overcoming a slow start to the season with a patchwork roster that featured several high-profile rookies alongside just enough veteran talent to keep the Lynx competitive.
Minnesota didn’t go very far in the postseason, though, losing its opening-round matchup against Connecticut, and the Lynx are now faced with several decisions as the 2024 WNBA free agency period begins. With half of their roster from last season set to become free agents and plenty of cap space to work with, the Lynx will need to choose which players to bring back while also finding ways to improve for 2024.
Facts and figures*
Players under contract (contract status; 2024 salary)
- Napheesa Collier (unprotected; $208,219)
- Kayla McBride (protected veteran; $208,000)
- Tiffany Mitchell (protected veteran; $139,050)
- Jessica Shepard (unprotected; $123,600)
- Diamond Miller (unprotected; $75,792)
- Dorka Juhász (unprotected; $66,597)
Free agent (type; 2023 salary)
- Natalie Achonwa (unrestricted; $155,100)
- Lindsay Allen (unrestricted; $74,305)
- Rachel Banham (unrestricted; $74,305)
