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Quiet in 14 minutes Shepard totaled five points (2-4 FG, 1-1 FT), five rebounds and three assists in 14 minutes during Thursday's 91-82 victory over the Sparks.

Impact Shepard has been very productive in limited minutes, but it's hard to generate much fantasy appeal when her workload is held to the teens. At least for now, Shepard is just someone to monitor until a path to more minutes opens up.

JULY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Has good quick stint off bench Shepard ended Wednesday's 79-71 loss to the Mercury with eight points (4-5 FG), seven rebounds and two assists over 11 minutes.

Impact Shepard had the best field-goal percentage among all Lynx players Wednesday, and she was tied for the second-most rebounds on the team despite playing just 11 minutes off the bench. Shepard has been a spark plug off the bench in July, averaging 7.4 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists in five appearances this month.

JULY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles hosts Minnesota following Williams' 21-point game

Minnesota plays the Los Angeles Sparks after Courtney Williams scored 21 points in the Lynx's 79-71 loss to the Phoenix Mercury

JULY 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Sniffs double-double in win Shepard notched eight points (3-7 FG, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists and two steals over 24 minutes during Saturday's 82-71 win over the Valkyries.

Impact The 28-year-old saw an uptick in playing time due to Alanna Smith being sidelined with a knee injury after playing 19 minutes. Shepard tied the game high in rebounds and came close to recording her third double-double of the season. Over her last five games (one start), the 28-year-old center has averaged 7.2 points, 7.4 rebounds and 3.0 assists across 20.6 minutes per game.

JULY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Effective in limited minutes Shepard amassed eight points (4-7 FG), four rebounds and one assist across 11 minutes during Thursday's 92-75 win over Washington.

Impact Despite a tiny workload, Shepard still made the most of her minutes Thursday. Her fantasy appeal has been held in check due to her role, but she's quietly having a terrific campaign. Through 13 games, Shepard id shooting 59.0 percent from the field with averages of 7.4 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 0.5 steals in 20.7 minutes per contest.

JULY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to bench Shepard is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Dream.

Impact Shepard delivered arguably her best outing of the season Tuesday, tallying 12 points, 15 rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block in a season-high 37 minutes during her third start of the year. However, she'll return to the bench with star forward Napheesa Collier (back) rejoining the lineup after a two-game absence. Shepard has been productive for the Lynx this season, averaging 8.0 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 22.8 minutes per game across 10 appearances.

JUNE 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Busy on boards in road loss Shepard accumulated 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-7 FT), 15 rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals across 37 minutes during Tuesday's 68-64 loss to the Mystics.

Impact Shepard had her fourth game of the season with at least 10 rebounds, and the 15 boards represented her most since posting 15 rebounds in a Commissioner's Cup game against the Aces in May 2023. She was back after a two-week absence to participate in EuroBasket with Croatia.

JUNE 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Austin scores 19, Mystics finish strong to hand Lynx second loss 68-64

Shakira Austin scored 19 points and the Washington Mystics scored the last six points of the game to hand the Minnesota Lynx, without All-Star Napheesa Collier, their second loss,...

JUNE 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Getting starting nod Shepard is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Mystics, Mitchell Hansen of CanisHoopus.com reports.

Impact Shepard will replace Maria Kliundikova in the starting lineup Tuesday. Shepard has averaged 11.5 points, 9.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 32.5 minutes across her previous two starting appearances this season.

JUNE 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report Shepard (not injury related) is not on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Mystics, Mitchell Hansen of CanisHoopus.com reports.

Impact Now that Shepard's EuroBasket stint has concluded, she should be able to rejoin the rotation ahead of Tuesday's game. The timing for Minnesota is fortunate, as Napheesa Collier is questionable against Washington due to a lower back issue. Prior to Shepard's four-game absence, she averaged 7.6 points and 7.0 rebounds in 21.2 minutes per game over nine appearances (two starts).

JUNE 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to active The Lynx set Shepard's status back to active on Monday.

Impact With Slovenia eliminated from EuroBasket, Shepard is set to rejoin the Lynx. Her exact return date is unclear at the moment, however. Prior to leaving Minnesota, Shepard held averages of 7.6 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 0.4 steals.

JUNE 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Washington hosts Minnesota following McBride's 29-point game

Minnesota faces the Washington Mystics after Kayla McBride scored 29 points in the Lynx's 82-66 win against the Los Angeles Sparks

JUNE 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Minnesota takes on Los Angeles following Williams' 20-point game

Minnesota plays the Los Angeles Sparks after Courtney Williams scored 20 points in the Minnesota Lynx's 76-62 win over the Las Vegas Aces

JUNE 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Steps away from Minnesota Shepard has stepped away from the Lynx to compete in EuroBasket, Mitchell Hansen of CanisHoopus.com reports.

Impact The 28-year-old center will miss several weeks of the WNBA season to join the Slovenian national team for EuroBasket. Diamond Miller, Alissa Pili and Maria Kliundikova are candidates for a slight bump in minutes during Shepard's absence.

JUNE 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Briefly exits Tuesday Shepard (undisclosed) is available to return after exiting to the locker room in the first quarter of Tuesday's game against the Mercury.

Impact Shepard checked out of Tuesday's matchup with 4:35 remaining in the opening quarter. It's unclear why she headed to the locker room, though the backup center is seemingly good to go the rest of the way.

JUNE 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Shepard will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Valkyries.

Impact Shepard got a spot start Friday against the Mercury due to Nepheesa Collier being out of the lineup with a knee injury, but she will return to the bench Sunday. In four games in a reserve role this season, Shepard has averaged 7.8 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 22.0 minutes per contest.

JUNE 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nears double-double in spot start Shepard finished Friday's 74-71 victory over the Mercury with eight points (3-6 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists in 36 minutes.

Impact Shepard got the start instead of Napheesa Collier (knee) and delivered a solid output, ending just two points shy of a double-double. She wasn't expected to recreate either the impact or the numbers of Collier, arguably one of the best players in the league, but she was serviceable. Shepard could remain in the starting lineup if Collier is unable to play Sunday against the Valkyries.

MAY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in place of Collier Shepard is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Mercury, Kent Youngblood of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact The Lynx will be without Napheesa Collier (knee) for this match, and Shepard will have the daunting task of replacing her. Shepard has scored in double digits in three of her five outings this season. In her lone start of 2025, she posted 15 points, eight rebounds and three assists in the season-opening win over the Wings on May 16.

MAY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Thriving off the bench Shepard totaled 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one block in 25 minutes during Friday's 76-70 victory over Connecticut.

Impact Shepard appears to have a defined role on this Lynx team as the primary frontcourt reserve. This marked her third game with 25+ fantasy points, through four appearances. Consistency is key for Shepard, who will look to build on her strong start in Minnesota's next matchup against Seattle.

MAY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Collier has 33 points, 11 rebounds to help Lynx rally from 15 points down to beat Sun 76-70

Napheesa Collier had 33 points and 11 rebounds, and the Minnesota Lynx used a late run to rally and beat the Connecticut Sun 76-70

MAY 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Double-doubles off bench Shepard closed with 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds and three assists across 30 minutes during Sunday's 89-75 win over Los Angeles.

Impact Shepard moved to the bench in favor of Alanna Smith who returned from an injury to play 17 minutes. The Lynx appeared to ease Smith back into the rotation, but Shepard certainly made a statement Sunday to be more involved going forward. Through two games, Shepard is averaging 13.0 points, 9.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists.

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Napheesa Collier scores 23 to help Lynx beat Sparks 89-75

Napheesa Collier scored 23 points, Alanna Smith added 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Los Angeles Sparks 89-75

MAY 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Not starting Sunday Shepard isn't starting Sunday's game against the Sparks, Mitchell Hansen of CanisHoopus.com reports.

Impact Shepard drew the start in Friday's regular-season opener since Alanna Smith (quadriceps) was unavailable. However, Shepard will retreat to the bench Sunday since Smith will make her season debut against Los Angeles. Smith will have an undisclosed minutes restriction Sunday, so Shepard should still see decent run despite her reserve role.

MAY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in regular-season opener Shepard provided 15 points (5-7 FG, 5-8 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal over 29 minutes during Friday's 99-84 victory over the Wings.

Impact With Kayla McBride (personal) and Alanna Smith (quadriceps) unavailable, Shepard and Karlie Samuelson drew starts on Opening Night, surrounded by usual starters Napheesa Collier, Bridget Carleton and Courtney Williams. Shepard finished third in scoring behind Collier and Williams while grabbing a team-high eight boards. McBride and Smith are considered day-to-day, but Shepard should still have a solid reserve role even when the Lynx are at full strength.

MAY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Paige Bueckers' WNBA debut spoiled by fellow UConn alum Napheesa Collier

Napheesa Collier scored 34 points, overshadowing the WNBA debut of fellow Huskies alum Paige Bueckers and leading the Minnesota Lynx to a 99...

MAY 17, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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