Karlie Samuelson - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Not listed on report for Tuesday Samuelson (foot) isn't listed on the injury report for Tuesday's game against Golden State.

Impact Samuelson sat out Saturday's win over the Fever -- the second leg of a back-to-back set -- due to right foot injury management. However, she's set to play in Tuesday's contest. In three outings so far this season, Samuelson has averaged 0.7 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists across 14.3 minutes per tilt.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Samuelson (foot) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Fever.

Impact Samuelson will sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set due to right foot injury management. Her next opportunity to suit up will come in Tuesday's game against Golden State. With Samuelson sidelined, Teja Oblak, Sarah Ashlee Barker and Holly Winterburn are candidates to see increased playing time.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Saturday Samuelson is questionable for Saturday's game against the Fever due to right foot injury management, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Impact Samuelson missed the first six games of the regular season while recovering from surgery on her left foot in July, but she is now dealing with an injury to her other foot that puts her status for Saturday's game in jeopardy. Holly Winterburn and Frieda Buhner would be in line for minutes if Samuelson is unable to play.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Portland Fire roll past Toronto Tempo 99-80 in first matchup between WNBA expansion teams

Emily Engstler had 16 points and seven rebounds, Portland dominated the second half, and the Fire defeated the Toronto Tempo 99-80 in the inaugural matchup between these two expans...

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Gets green light Saturday Samuelson (foot) is available for Saturday's game against the Tempo.

Impact Samuelson is available to make her season debut after undergoing left foot surgery in July. She'll compete for playing time off the bench with Sarah Ashlee Barker, Teja Oblak and Holly Winterburn.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Samuelson (foot) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Tempo.

Impact Samuelson has a chance to overcome a left foot injury and make her season debut Saturday. If she's upgraded to available, Samuelson's presence would likely cut into the playing time of Jordan Harrison in the backcourt.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Wednesday Samuelson (foot) is out for Wednesday's game against the Fever.

Impact A left foot injury is costing Samuelson a fifth straight contest to open the regular season. Her next chance to make her season debut comes Saturday, when then the Fire face the Tempo in Toronto, but Samuelson's return timetable is unclear.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Won't go Monday Samuelson (foot) is out for Monday's game against the Sun.

Impact Samuelson will be unavailable for a fourth straight game to begin the season. Her next chance to suit up comes Wednesday against the Fever.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Samuelson (foot) is out for Thursday's game against the Liberty.

Impact This will be Samuelson's third consecutive game on the inactive list. Her next chance to play will come Monday versus the Sun.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Listed out for Tuesday Samuelson (foot) is out for Tuesday's game against the Liberty, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Impact Samuelson has yet to make her 2026 debut due to a foot injury. Her next opportunity to take the court will arrive Thursday, also against New York.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Samuelson (foot) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Sky, Brenden Potts of Winsidr reports.

Impact Samuelson will begin the 2026 season on the sidelines, which should open up minutes for Jordan Harrison. Samuelson's next chance to play will come Tuesday against the Liberty.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Samuelson has been ruled out for Sunday's preseason game against the Sparks due to a left foot issue.

Impact Samuelson will miss a second straight preseason game. Her next opportunity to play will come in Portland's regular-season opener against the Sky next Saturday.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Wednesday Samuelson (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's preseason game against the Storm, Brenden Potts of Winsidr reports.

Impact Samuelson's 2025 campaign was cut short after she underwent left foot surgery in July, though she's no longer being listed on the injury report with the foot injury. The severity of the knee issue is unclear, but her final chance to play in the preseason will come Sunday against the Sparks.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Fire Samuelson signed a contract with the Fire on Saturday.

Impact Samuelson will bring some backcourt depth to Portland, where she'll compete with Haley Jones and Sarah Ashlee Barker for minutes behind Carla Leite and Maya Caldwell. Samuelson averaged 3.3 points on 33.3 percent shooting in 14.2 minutes per game with the Lynx last season.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Skylar Diggins signs with the Chicago Sky; Satou Sabally joins the New York Liberty

Skylar Diggins is headed to Chicago while Satou Sabally is coming to New York as WNBA free agents can officially sign Saturday

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Lynx getting along just fine while Collier recovers, with Carrington making seamless arrival

The Minnesota Lynx haven't missed a beat since falling one game short of a WNBA championship last year

AUGUST 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Courtney Williams' second-half surge lifts Lynx over Storm 91-87

Courtney Williams scored 14 of her 20 points in the second half, Jessica Shepard added 13 points and 13 rebounds and Kayla McBride made 6 of 6 from the free-throw line in the final...

AUGUST 6, 2025 • Associated Press

To be waived by Dallas Samuelson (foot) will be waived by the Wings, Melissa Triebwasser of Winsidr.com reports.

Impact Samuelson was part of the trade that also sent Diamond Miller to the Wings on Sunday, but the former is now set to head into free agency. Samuelson has already undergone season-ending foot surgery, which could impact how much attention she draws on the open market going forward.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Who is Karlie Samuelson? 5 things to know about the Dallas Wings' new veteran guard Samuelson, a 7-year WNBA veteran, joins the Wings as she recovers from a left foot injury she suffered in June.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Minnesota visits Seattle, seeks 25th victory this season

Minnesota will look for its 25th victory of the season when the Lynx face the Seattle Storm

AUGUST 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Lynx acquire DiJonai Carrington in trade with Wings The Minnesota Lynx acquired guard DiJonai Carrington on Sunday from the Dallas Wings, sending forward Diamond Miller, guard Karlie Samuelson...

AUGUST 3, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Minnesota Lynx pick up Dijonai Carrington in trade move that could completely derail the Wings' season | Sporting News The Wings gain forward Diamond Miller, guard Karlie Samuelson and Minnesota’s 2027 second-round draft pick

AUGUST 3, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

WNBA-leading Lynx acquire DiJonai Carrington from Wings for 2 players and a draft pick

The WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx have acquired DiJonai Carrington in a trade from Dallas

AUGUST 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Headed to Dallas The Lynx traded Samuelson (foot), Diamond Miller and a 2027 second-round pick to the Wings on Sunday in exchange for DiJonai Carrington, Mitchell Hansen of CanisHoopus.com reports.

Impact Samuelson was traded to Dallas but won't suit up this year after undergoing a season-ending surgery on her left foot in early July. She averaged 3.3 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.1 assists across 14.3 minutes per game in 16 regular-season games (four starts).

AUGUST 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lynx add DiJonai Carrington from Dallas, trade Diamond Miller and Karlie Samuelson Carrington, a veteran guard, was on the WNBA all-defensive team last season and was the league’s most improved player.

AUGUST 3, 2025 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

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