Basketball team Minnesota Lynx discharge player in guard position after their victory over Mystics
Minnesota Lynx Bolster Roster with Seven-Day Contract for Camryn Taylor
The Minnesota Lynx have made a strategic roster move, signing forward Camryn Taylor to a seven-day contract to bolster their depth amid injuries and maintain their strong 2025 season performance. This move comes as star forward Napheesa Collier is sidelined due to an ankle sprain.
Taylor, a 6-foot-2 forward, has been with the Lynx in training camps and has shown impressive form overseas in Greece, averaging 19.6 points and 6.7 rebounds per game in the 2024–25 season. Her addition provides more size and scoring potential, potentially helping the Lynx maintain their league-leading 26-5 record and support their playoff push while Collier recovers.
The release of Yvonne Anderson, who played only 12 minutes in one game for the Lynx, was necessary to make room for Taylor. Anderson, who represented Serbia at FIBA EuroBasket 2025 and competed in both the 2020 and 2024 Olympics as part of the Serbian national team, had an average of 9.2 minutes and 3.2 points per game in 11 appearances with the Connecticut Sun in 2022 before joining the Lynx on July 28, 2023.
With the Lynx's status as the best team in the WNBA this season and a current six-game lead, the signing of Taylor is a strategic roster depth move enhancing their playoff prospects by compensating for Collier's absence. Meanwhile, Anderson's limited impact and brief tenure suggest her release will not significantly affect the team’s on-court effectiveness.
The Lynx's remaining schedule is the third-toughest in the WNBA, making the addition of Taylor even more crucial. The team is scheduled to face three consecutive WNBA Finals rematches against the New York Liberty, starting with a 12:30 p.m. matchup on ABC, as they aim to break their championship drought that dates back to 2017.
MVP favorite Napheesa Collier leads this year's Lynx team, which has a current WNBA record of 26-5, leading the league with 13 games remaining in the 2025 regular season. The team's playoff push is further boosted by their strong bench, led by Taylor, as they aim to secure the overall No. 1 seed in the playoffs.
The Lynx's remaining schedule includes high-profile matchups against teams like the Seattle Storm, Las Vegas Aces, and Connecticut Sun, making every game crucial in their quest for the championship. The team announced they are signing Camryn Taylor to a seven-day contract less than 24 hours after announcing Anderson's release, showing their commitment to staying competitive during a critical playoff-contending season.
[1] Minnesota Lynx Sign Camryn Taylor to Seven-Day Contract [3] Lynx Release Yvonne Anderson to Make Room for Taylor [4] Anderson Averages 15.5 Points and 5.3 Assists in Six Qualifier Games for Serbia
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Taylor's addition to the Minnesota Lynx roster, during Napheesa Collier's injury absence, could bolster their scoring potential and help maintain their championship ambitions in the 2025 WNBA playoffs. With the team still eyeing the overall No. 1 seed and a potential rematch against rivals like the New York Liberty, Lynx's strategic signing of Taylor highlights their commitment to sports excellence and securing a long-awaited championship title, breaking their drought since 2017.
