| Odyssey Sims |
Starter/Star (1.1) |
31.9 |
High (1.2) |
14.5 |
3.4 |
5.4 |
1.5 |
71.3 |
Lead guard who powered Minnesota’s perimeter attack with downhill pressure, pick-and-roll creation, and aggressive shot-making. Sims was trusted to handle a large offensive workload after joining the Lynx, giving the team a faster pace and a reliable creator who could generate offense when sets broke down. |
WNBA All-Star (2019) |
| Napheesa Collier |
Starter/Star (1.1) |
33.3 |
Medium (1.1) |
13.1 |
6.6 |
2.6 |
2.8 |
52.1 |
Two-way forward who immediately became one of Minnesota’s most versatile pieces. Collier’s ability to defend multiple positions, stretch the floor, and attack mismatches gave the Lynx a modern frontcourt weapon, with analysts frequently noting her maturity and basketball IQ during her rookie season. |
WNBA Rookie of the Year (2019); WNBA All-Rookie Team (2019); WNBA All-Star (2019) |
| Sylvia Fowles |
Starter/Star (1.1) |
29.5 |
High (1.2) |
13.6 |
8.9 |
1.5 |
2.3 |
63.0 |
Elite interior anchor who remained Minnesota’s defensive foundation. Fowles controlled the paint through rebounding, post efficiency, and timing as a shot blocker, while coverage of the Lynx continued to emphasize how her presence allowed younger teammates to play more aggressively defensively. |
WNBA All-Star (2019); WNBA All-Defensive Second Team (2019) |
| Danielle Robinson |
Starter/Star (1.1) |
27.0 |
Medium (1.1) |
10.1 |
3.5 |
3.7 |
1.4 |
46.2 |
Veteran point guard who brought speed and defensive pressure to Minnesota’s backcourt rotation. Robinson’s role centered on pushing tempo, attacking the lane, and creating advantages with her quickness, giving the Lynx another ball handler alongside Sims. |
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| Damiris Dantas |
Starter/Star (1.1) |
25.7 |
Medium (1.1) |
9.2 |
4.5 |
3.2 |
1.3 |
41.3 |
Stretch forward who became an important connector in Minnesota’s offense. Dantas provided spacing with her perimeter shooting while also making smart reads as a passer, helping the Lynx maintain offensive flow around their primary scorers. |
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| Lexie Brown |
Key Contributor (1.05) |
18.3 |
Low (1.0) |
7.6 |
1.4 |
1.4 |
0.9 |
24.3 |
Perimeter shooter who gave Minnesota needed floor spacing from the guard rotation. Brown’s value came from her willingness to fire from deep, defend opposing guards, and provide scoring bursts without requiring a large offensive role. |
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| Jessica Shepard |
Key Contributor (1.05) |
18.7 |
Low (1.0) |
4.8 |
5.7 |
3.5 |
0.5 |
30.0 |
Skilled reserve forward who flashed playmaking ability in limited appearances. Shepard’s passing instincts and rebounding translated quickly, giving Minnesota another frontcourt player capable of creating offense beyond traditional interior roles. |
WNBA All-Rookie Team (2019) |
| Stephanie Talbot |
Key Contributor (1.05) |
17.0 |
Low (1.0) |
5.2 |
2.4 |
1.2 |
1.2 |
21.0 |
Versatile wing who contributed through shooting, defensive activity, and lineup flexibility. Talbot’s ability to guard multiple spots and make perimeter shots fit well with Minnesota’s effort to balance veteran leadership with younger athletic pieces. |
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| Temi Fagbenle |
Key Contributor (1.05) |
15.1 |
Low (1.0) |
5.4 |
2.9 |
0.8 |
0.6 |
20.2 |
Athletic frontcourt reserve who provided energy through finishing, rebounding, and defensive mobility. Fagbenle’s role was built around running the floor and giving Minnesota a more active interior presence when Fowles rested. |
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| Seimone Augustus |
Starter/Star (1.1) |
13.0 |
Low (1.0) |
3.8 |
0.6 |
1.3 |
0.5 |
13.6 |
Veteran scorer adjusting to a reduced role while recovering from injury limitations. Augustus was used primarily as a stabilizing presence, bringing experience, spacing, and decision-making to a younger Minnesota rotation. |
WNBA Champion (2017); WNBA All-Star (2019) |
| Karima Christmas-Kelly |
Bench (1.0) |
12.0 |
Low (1.0) |
2.7 |
0.8 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
11.0 |
Defensive wing used in short stretches for toughness and perimeter coverage. Her minutes were focused on energy plays and maintaining defensive intensity rather than offensive creation. |
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| Asia Taylor |
Bench (1.0) |
8.1 |
Low (1.0) |
3.1 |
1.8 |
0.9 |
0.2 |
12.0 |
Frontcourt reserve who provided depth and efficient interior scoring in limited minutes. Taylor’s role was primarily situational, supporting the main rotation with physical play and rebounding. |
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| Alaina Coates |
Bench (1.0) |
6.6 |
Low (1.0) |
2.5 |
2.4 |
0.1 |
0.6 |
11.2 |
Reserve center who supplied size and interior depth behind Fowles. Coates’ opportunities were limited but she contributed through rebounding and protecting the paint during brief appearances. |
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| Shao Ting |
Bench (1.0) |
5.4 |
Low (1.0) |
1.2 |
1.2 |
0.4 |
0.2 |
6.0 |
International wing adjusting to a limited WNBA role. Shao Ting provided additional perimeter depth but struggled to find consistent offensive opportunities within Minnesota’s rotation. |
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| Bridget Carleton |
Bench (1.0) |
2.8 |
Low (1.0) |
0.8 |
0.3 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
2.2 |
Young wing receiving limited developmental minutes. Carleton’s role focused on gaining experience and adapting to professional spacing and defensive responsibilities. |
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| Jillian Alleyne |
Bench (1.0) |
2.8 |
Low (1.0) |
0.8 |
1.0 |
0.2 |
0.2 |
4.4 |
Reserve forward used briefly for frontcourt depth. Alleyne’s opportunities were limited behind Minnesota’s established interior rotation. |
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| Kenisha Bell |
Bench (1.0) |
3.7 |
Low (1.0) |
0.0 |
0.3 |
0.3 |
0.0 |
1.2 |
Young guard who appeared in limited minutes while developing within Minnesota’s system. Her role was primarily focused on learning the pace and structure of professional basketball. |
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| Minnesota Lynx Totals |
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104.6 |
48.6 |
26.4 |
16.5 |
429.8 |
Minnesota’s 2019 rotation blended Sylvia Fowles’ interior dominance, Odyssey Sims’ perimeter creation, and Napheesa Collier’s immediate two-way impact as the franchise began transitioning toward a younger core. |
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