The Minnesota Lynx traded for guard Karlie Samuelson from the Washington Mystics in exchange for a first-round pick in the 2026 WNBA draft. Samuelson, who will turn 30 soon, is entering her seventh season in the league and has played for five other teams prior to joining the Lynx. In 2024, she recorded a career-high 8.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game with the Mystics, showcasing her shooting accuracy with a 39.7% career 3-point shooting rate. Throughout her career, spanning 105 games, she has averaged 5.6 points and 2.1 rebounds while making contributions to the Los Angeles Sparks, Dallas Wings, Seattle Storm, Phoenix Mercury, and Mystics.