Kyara Linskens - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Set to active Tuesday The Mercury set Linskens to active Tuesday.

Impact Linskens joined Belgium for the FIBA World Cup but is back with the Mercury ahead of Thursday's game in Portland. The 29-year-old center has appeared in 19 regular-season games (one start) for Phoenix in 2026, averaging 3.0 points and 2.4 rebounds in 10.6 minutes per tilt.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Contract temporarily suspended The Mercury temporarily suspended Linskens' contract Wednesday.

Impact Linskens is preparing to represent Belgium in the upcoming FIBA World Cup. She'll likely report back to Phoenix ahead of the Sep. 17 matchup in Portland.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Rare appearance in loss Linskens finished Tuesday's 94-84 loss to the Mystics with two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and one rebound in 15 minutes.

Impact Linskens has appeared in only three of Phoenix's past 13 games. That role makes her a fairly unreliable fantasy option in the vast majority of leagues.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Connecticut visits Phoenix after Lacan's 26-point showing

Connecticut visits the Phoenix Mercury after Leila Lacan scored 26 points in the Sun's 96-83 victory over the Phoenix Mercury

JULY 18 • Associated Press

Available Friday Linskens (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Sun.

Impact As expected, Linskens will shed her probable tag due to a right knee issue. The 29-year-old center didn't see the floor in any of the Mercury's last three games and isn't guaranteed to see meaningful run Friday.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Friday Linskens (knee) is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the Sun.

Impact Linskens missed the Mercury's last three contests. However, considering she has reached the 20-minute mark just once this season, her return shouldn't have much of an impact on the rotation.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Retreating to bench Linskens will come off the bench Thursday against the Storm, freelance Mercury writer Jeff Metcalfe reports.

Impact Linskens drew the start Saturday with Alyssa Thomas serving a suspension. However, Linskens will move back to the bench Thursday with Thomas returning to the fold.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Linskens will start Saturday versus the Tempo, Zulfi Sheikh of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Linskens will earn her first start of the season with Alyssa Thomas (suspended) unavailable, and she'll be joined in the first unit by Kahleah Copper, Alexa Held, Noemie Brochant and DeWanna Bonner. Per 36 minutes this season, Linskens is averaging 12.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.6 triples, 1.8 steals and 2.1 blocks per game.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 14 minutes in loss Linskens notched four points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and four rebounds in 14 minutes during Monday's 86-77 loss to the Fever.

Impact Linskens has played a very minor role to open the season for Phoenix. Across 13 games, she's averaging 10.5 minutes with 3.7 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.6 blocks.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Shows off quick hands Linskens had seven points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt), three rebounds and two steals in 20 minutes during Monday's 111-77 loss to the Lynx.

Impact Linskens played 20 minutes off the bench, seeing some extra run with the game well out of hand in the second half. She did a fantastic job on the defensive end with two steals, her first time with multiple steals since the regular-season opener May 9 against the Aces.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well in limited run Linskens supplied three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 12 minutes during Wednesday's 84-74 loss to the Liberty.

Impact Linskens made the most of a low workload with a solid all-around line. She's trending up in deeper formats, posting averages of 6.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in 12.0 minutes over her last two appearances.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Paces bench in defeat Linskens logged 10 points (3-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 12 minutes during Sunday's 82-80 loss to the Dream.

Impact Natasha Mack played just 16 minutes Sunday, opening the door for Linskens to see increased burn after not seeing the floor in Thursday's loss to the Sparks. The 29-year-old center saw double-digit playing time for just the third time this season, leading the bench in scoring with a season-best 10 points. She also tallied multiple blocks for the first time on the campaign.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Season-low three minutes Linskens recorded two points (0-1 FG, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds over three minutes during Tuesday's 98-90 loss to the Tempo.

Impact Natsha Mack left early due to cramping in her right leg, but her departure didn't translate to a rise in playing time for Linskens. While she could play an expanded role in the frontcourt if Mack needs to sit out Thursday's game against the Sparks, Linskens has cracked the 10-minute marker just twice over five appearances on the year.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check Sunday Linskens ended Sunday's 95-79 loss to the Valkyries with two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one block and one steal in five minutes.

Impact Linskens played 14 minutes off the bench during Saturday's regular-season opener against the Aces, but she didn't see as much playing time with the Mercury playing from behind in the second half of the back-to-back set. Linskens has recorded three steals over her first two games of the season but seems unlikely to garner enough playing time this year to be a reliable fantasy option.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins team Linskens returned to the Mercury on Friday following her overseas commitment, per Jenna Ortiz of The Arizona Republic.

Impact Linskens didn't see an any exhibition action with Phoenix, but she's back with the Mercury at training camp. She has only a camp deal, so Linskens isn't guaranteed to make the final roster.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Wednesday Linskens (overseas commitment) won't play in Wednesday's exhibition game against Japan, Jenna Ortiz of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Linskens will miss Phoenix's final exhibition game ahead of the regular season. She's signed to a training camp contract and faces an uphill battle for a spot on the regular-season roster.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Linskens (overseas commitment) won't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Sky.

Impact It's unclear when Linskens will join the Mercury, though her final chance to suit up ahead of the regular season will come in Wednesday's exhibition game against Japan. She's signed to a training camp contract and will battle for a spot on the regular-season roster once she returns from playing overseas.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Linskens isn't listed on Phoenix's injury report ahead of Saturday's preseason game against the Sky, freelance Mercury writer Jeff Metcalfe reports.

Impact Linskens played for Dynamo Kursk in Russia during the offseason and wasn't present at the start of training camp while fulfilling her overseas obligations. She'll have an uphill battle after signing a training camp contract.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Fulfilling overseas commitments Linskens isn't with the Mercury to begin training camp due to international play.

Impact Linskens has played for Dynamo Kursk in Russia during the offseason, and she'll likely be forced to miss the Mercury's lone preseason matchup Saturday against the Sky while fulfilling her obligations overseas. However, she'll presumably have a chance to compete for a roster spot with Phoenix once she arrives at camp after she made her WNBA debut with the Valkyries last year.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Gets training camp deal Linskens agreed to a training camp contract with the Mercury on Sunday.

Impact Linskens will get the chance to compete for a spot on the Mercury's regular-season roster. The 29-year-old center appeared in five regular-season games for Golden State last season before being waived, averaging 0.8 points and 1.2 rebounds in 5.4 minutes per outing. She also played in the Russian PBL in 2025-26, where she averaged 14.3 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks across 24.8 minutes per contest in 32 games with Dynamo Kursk.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Waived by Golden State The Valkyries waived Linskens on Sunday.

Impact Linskens' playing time dipped significantly in Golden State's last four games, during which she totaled only one minute of playing time. The 28-year-old center will now have to explore other opportunities after appearing in five regular-season games with the Valkyries, averaging 0.8 points and 1.2 rebounds across 5.4 minutes per contest.

JUNE 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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