Which Lynx Players Will Be Protected in WNBA Expansion Draft?

The Minnesota Lynx will protect up to five players in the 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft, with predicted protected players including Napheesa Collier, Kayla McBride, and Alanna Smith. The team's final protected player list will be determined before the draft on April 3, where the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo will select players from existing WNBA teams.
The 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft is set to take place on April 3. The Minnesota Lynx will protect up to five players. Predicted protected players include Napheesa Collier, Kayla McBride, and Alanna Smith. The team's final list will be determined before the draft. The Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo will select players from existing WNBA teams. The draft will be held on ESPN at 2:30PM CT.
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