Last Updated on August 2, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
The Minnesota Lynx 2010 were led by Seimone Augustus and rookie Maya Moore was not yet on team—actually in 2010 the primary offensive load fell to Augustus alongside Candice Wiggins, while Lindsay Whalen took over late in the season to become the team’s chief playmaker. Rebekkah Brunson anchored the frontcourt with elite rebounding and interior production. The statistics reflect a team built around balanced scoring, strong work on the glass, and improved ball movement following the arrival of an experienced floor general.
HeatingUp Impact Index: Team Impact Spotlight
| Player Name | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | Impact Index | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seimone Augustus | Starter/Star (1.1) | 33.3 | High (1.2) | 16.9 | 3.2 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 60.7 | A primary scoring wing who carried Minnesota’s perimeter offense through shot creation and tough midrange attempts. Her role required attacking against set defenses, and coverage around the team noted her importance as the Lynx’s go-to scorer despite inconsistent efficiency. | WNBA All-Star (2010) |
| Rebekkah Brunson | Starter/Star (1.1) | 30.5 | Medium (1.1) | 11.3 | 10.3 | 0.8 | 2.2 | 59.5 | An interior energy player who controlled possessions through rebounding, physical defense, and second-chance opportunities. Writers frequently pointed to her toughness and willingness to do the dirty work that allowed Minnesota’s perimeter scorers to operate more freely. | WNBA All-Star (2010) |
| Lindsay Whalen | Starter/Star (1.1) | 33.6 | High (1.2) | 12.6 | 4.0 | 5.6 | 1.6 | 57.6 | A floor-general point guard who drove the offense with pick-and-roll decisions, transition pressure, and constant ball movement. Her leadership and ability to create shots for teammates became a major part of Minnesota’s identity during the season. | WNBA All-Star (2010) |
| Nicky Anosike | Starter/Star (1.1) | 29.9 | Medium (1.1) | 9.2 | 6.8 | 1.9 | 3.0 | 50.6 | A defensive anchor in the middle who protected the rim, rebounded, and handled difficult frontcourt assignments. Her activity level stood out because she impacted possessions beyond scoring, giving the Lynx a versatile defender behind their perimeter group. | — |
| Candice Wiggins | Starter/Star (1.1) | 29.8 | Medium (1.1) | 13.8 | 2.8 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 49.6 | A perimeter shooter used to stretch defenses and provide secondary scoring alongside Minnesota’s stars. Her improved three-point consistency created valuable spacing, although injuries limited her availability during the season. | — |
| Charde Houston | Key Contributor (1.05) | 22.3 | Medium (1.1) | 11.8 | 4.1 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 44.4 | A versatile forward who supplied scoring punch in bench-heavy lineups and attacked mismatches with her size and athleticism. Observers viewed her as a useful offensive option, though defensive consistency remained an area needing growth. | — |
| Monica Wright | Key Contributor (1.05) | 25.5 | Medium (1.1) | 11.1 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 38.6 | A young two-way guard who earned extended minutes through perimeter defense, energy, and aggressive drives. Coaches valued her ability to pressure the ball while developing into a more confident offensive contributor. | WNBA All-Rookie Team (2010) |
| Jessica Adair | Bench (1.0) | 14.0 | Low (1.0) | 5.0 | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 26.0 | A reserve center who made an immediate impact in a limited appearance through interior rebounding and physical play. Her brief opportunity showed the type of toughness Minnesota valued from its frontcourt depth. | — |
| Rashanda McCants | Bench (1.0) | 15.8 | Low (1.0) | 5.6 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 19.2 | A scoring wing searching for a consistent role after returning to the rotation. Her offensive talent was evident, but finding efficient shot selection and defensive reliability determined her opportunities. | — |
| Alexis Hornbuckle | Bench (1.0) | 14.9 | Low (1.0) | 3.0 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 14.8 | A defensive specialist whose value came from ball pressure and disrupting opposing guards. Her offensive limitations kept her usage low, but she provided a veteran defensive presence in short stretches. | — |
| Hamchetou Maiga-Ba | Bench (1.0) | 13.7 | Low (1.0) | 3.2 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 13.8 | A veteran reserve forward used mainly for defensive versatility and matchup flexibility. Her role was built around experience, rebounding effort, and helping stabilize lineups rather than carrying offensive responsibility. | — |
| Quanitra Hollingsworth | Bench (1.0) | 7.3 | Low (1.0) | 1.7 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 7.8 | A young backup center developing behind Minnesota’s established interior players. She contributed physicality and rebounding flashes but remained primarily a developmental option in the rotation. | — |
| Nuria Martinez | Bench (1.0) | 8.5 | Low (1.0) | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 7.0 | A reserve guard brought in for ball handling and perimeter depth. Her limited minutes reflected a supporting role focused on maintaining structure rather than offensive creation. | — |
| Gabriela Marginean | Bench (1.0) | 3.0 | Low (1.0) | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 4.8 | A young international prospect used sparingly while adapting to the WNBA level. Her limited role centered on gaining experience and providing brief frontcourt minutes. | — |
| Kristen Mann | Bench (1.0) | 3.0 | Low (1.0) | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.2 | A veteran reserve who saw only spot minutes in Minnesota’s rotation. Her opportunities were limited as the team relied on a deeper group of established contributors. | — |
| Totals | — | 265.0 | — | 108.1 | 51.8 | 19.5 | 16.6 | 455.6 | Minnesota’s season was built around elite guard play from Whalen, scoring from Augustus, and dominant interior work from Brunson and Anosike. | — |