Maria Kliundikova - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Expected to stay overseas in 2026 Kliundikova (not injury related) is not expected to play in the WNBA this season, Khristina Williams of MSG Network reports.

Impact Kliundikova joined the Lynx for the 2025 campaign and was selected by the Tempo in the second round of the WNBA Expansion Draft ahead of the 2026 season. Toronto extended a reserved qualifying offer to the 27-year-old and will retain her rights, though she's expected to remain overseas for the time being. She has appeared in 26 games with UMMC Yekaterinburg in the Russian PBL in 2025-26, averaging 12.1 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 steals in 20.7 minutes per contest.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Receives qualifying offer The Tempo extended a reserved qualifying offer to Kliundikova on Tuesday.

Impact Kliundikova was selected by the Tempo in the second round of the WNBA Expansion Draft on Friday. She made 34 appearances during the 2025 season, posting averages of 4.4 points and 3.0 rebounds in 11.0 minutes.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo lay their foundations in the WNBA expansion draft

Portland, which is welcoming a WNBA team back in the city after 24 years, selected veteran forward Bridget Carleton with the first pick in the league’s expansion draft on Friday

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Chosen by Toronto Kliundikova was selected by the Tempo in the second round of the WNBA Expansion Draft on Friday, Annie Costabile of Front Office Sports reports.

Impact Kliundikova returned to the WNBA in 2025 after making her last appearance in the league in 2019. She was waived by Los Angeles ahead of the campaign but joined the Lynx and averaged 4.4 points and 3.0 rebounds in 11.0 minutes of playing time across 34 appearances (one start) with Minnesota. While the Tempo will make additional moves in free agency and the rookie draft, Kliundikova could have an opportunity to see more usage with her new team in 2026.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in Game 4 loss Kliundikova recorded two points (1-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and one block in 14 minutes during Sunday's 86-81 loss to the Mercury.

Impact Kliundikova struggled to make an impact in what turned out to be the last game of the 2025 campaign for Minnesota. She hit only one of his six field-goal attempts off the bench. Kliundikova's season comes to an end, averaging 4.4 points and 3.0 rebounds across 34 regular-season games, shooting 50 percent from the field and 32 percent from three-point range.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leads bench in loss Kliundikova recorded 12 points (6-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt), seven rebounds and one block across 16 minutes in Tuesday's 83-72 loss to the Fever.

Impact Kliundikova led the Lynx's bench in scoring and was one of three Minnesota players to reach double figures. She has now scored 10 or more points in five of her 33 regular-season appearances. The 27-year-old center also tied the team-high mark in rebounds, finishing one board shy of her season high.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Accurate off bench in win Kliundikova posted 13 points (6-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one block in 14 minutes in Sunday's 97-84 win against the Fever.

Impact Kliundikova's point total was a season best, and she has scored at least 11 points in two of the past four games. She is averaging 8.5 points and 4.0 rebounds in the previous four appearances, providing some scoring punch off the bench.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Collier scores 32 in return from 7-game absence, Lynx beat short-handed Fever 97-84

Napheesa Collier had 32 points and nine rebounds in her return from a seven-game absence and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Indiana Fever 97-84

AUGUST 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Totals 11 points off bench Kliundikova supplied 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), five rebounds and one block in 22 minutes in Tuesday's 85-75 loss against the Liberty.

Impact Kliundikova was able to see a decreased role, with Napheesa Collier (ankle) listed as a game-time decision, but the superstar was ruled out for one more contest. Kliundikova was very efficient in her minutes, but she could see a drop in playing time when Collier officially gets the green light to return.

AUGUST 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records four steals Kliundikova closed with six points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist, two blocks and four steals across 23 minutes during Sunday's 83-71 win over the Liberty.

Impact With Napheesa Collier sidelined a couple weeks, there are a few more minutes up for grabs in Minnesota. Kliundikova has played a minor role this season, but she stepped up in a big way Sunday, helping the Lynx win their fifth game in a row with a season-high four steals.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees one minute Kliundikova produced no counting stats in one minute during Wednesday's 100-93 win over New York.

Impact Kliundikova seems to be completely out of the rotation for the time being with a total of four minutes in her last two appearances. She's miles off the fantasy radar as a result.

JULY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores two points Kliundikova supplied two points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 10 minutes during Tuesday's 91-68 victory over the Sky.

Impact Kliundikova reached double-digit minutes for the second game in a row, but the lopsided score was a factor. Playing in her second WNBA season, Kliundikova is averaging 9.5 minutes per night with 3.7 points, 2.8 rebounds and 0.5 assists.

JULY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Effective in abbreviated role Kliundikova finished Wednesday's 79-66 victory over Phoenix with seven points (3-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt), five rebounds and two blocks across 15 minutes.

Impact Kliundikova didn't log a ton of minutes, she made the most of her time off the bench. She misfired just the one time, while making her only three-pointer, and her rebound total was the most in a game since June 21 when she had eight rebounds against the Sparks.

JULY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless in seven minutes Kliundikova totaled zero points (0-1 FG), one assist, one block and one steal across seven minutes during Monday's 91-78 victory over the Sky.

Impact Kliundikova has now been limited to single-digit minutes in four straight games. As long as the Lynx are mostly healthy, Kliundikova will be off the fantasy radar for the most part.

JULY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Productive off bench Kliundikova totaled five points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over nine minutes during Thursday's 91-82 victory over the Sparks.

Impact Kliundikova hasn't been very involved for the Lynx this campaign, but she has fared very well in limited run. In 9.7 minutes per contest, she's shooting 51.4 percent from the field with averages of 4.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 0.9 blocks.

JULY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to seven minutes Kliundikova finished Thursday's 92-75 win over the Mystics with two points (1-2 FG) and two rebounds over seven minutes.

Impact Kliundikova is simply an emergency depth option off the Lynx bench. She's made eight appearances in 2025, playing an average of 10.3 minutes per night with 4.6 points and 3.0 rebounds on 57.7 percent shooting from the field.

JULY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Effective in return to bench Kliundikova ended Tuesday's 68-64 loss to Washington with nine points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one steal over 14 minutes.

Impact Kliundikova was sharp with her shooting in limited minutes in her return to the bench, and she didn't have any turnovers, either. With Jessica Shepard back from participating with Croatia in EuroBasket, Kliundikova is back to a reserve role, shrinking the available minutes.

JUNE 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Kliundikova is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mystics, Mitchell Hansen of CanisHoopus.com reports.

Impact Kliundikova heads back to the bench after a strong spot start Saturday, when she posted 12 points, eight rebounds, three steals, two assists and two blocks in 27 minutes. Even with the return to a reserve role, the center is likely to continue seeing solid minutes while Napheesa Collier (back) remains out.

JUNE 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Solid output in spot start Kliundikova recorded 12 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, three steals and two blocks across 27 minutes in Saturday's 82-66 win over the Sparks.

Impact Kliundikova made her first start of the season due to the absence of Napheesa Collier (back), and she delivered an impressive line while filling the stat sheet admirably. Kliundikova's role going forward will be directly tied to Collier's availability, but it wouldn't be crazy to see her in the starting unit when the Lynx take on the Mystics on Tuesday if Collier is unable to return for that contest.

JUNE 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

McBride scores 15 of her 29 in 4th as Lynx beat Sparks 82-66 without Collier

Kayla McBride scored 15 of her season-high 29 points in the fourth quarter, Courtney Williams added 18 points and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Los Angeles Sparks 82-66 for their thi...

JUNE 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting Saturday Kliundikova is in the Lynx's starting lineup against the Sparks on Saturday, Mitchell Hansen of CanisHoopus.com reports.

Impact Kliundikova will make her first start of the season due to the absence of Napheesa Collier (back). Kliundikova has played just three minutes in two of three games since signing with the Lynx on June 6, but she saw extended playing time against the Sparks on June 14, when she logged 11 points, five rebounds, one assist, three blocks and two steals over 14 minutes.

JUNE 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Full stat line in win Kliundikova had 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, three blocks, two steals and one assist in 14 minutes during Saturday's 101-78 win over the Sparks.

Impact Kliundikova stuffed the stat sheet in just her second appearance of the 2025 campaign, tying the team highs in blocks and steals. It wouldn't be surprising if the 26-year-old center continues to receive a slight bump in minutes with Jessica Shepard joining the Slovenian national team for EuroBasket.

JUNE 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Collier's efficient 32 points sends Minnesota Lynx past Los Angeles Sparks 101-78

Napheesa Collier scored 26 of her 32 points in the first half and Courtney Williams scored 17 points and the Minnesota Lynx returned to their winning ways by beating the Los Angele...

JUNE 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Signs with Lynx Kliundikova signed a rest-of-season contract with the Lynx, Terry Horstman of The Next Hoops reports.

Impact Kliundikova was with the Sparks for training camp but didn't make it past final cuts. She last played in the WNBA back in 2019, averaging 7.8 points and 3.9 rebounds.

JUNE 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Sparks The Sparks waived Kliundikova on Wednesday.

Impact Kliundiokva was the No. 11 overall pick in the 2018 WNBA Draft, but she hasn't played in the WNBA since 2019. She wasn't expected to make the final roster in Los Angeles.

MAY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo lay their foundations in the WNBA expansion draft

Collier scores 32 in return from 7-game absence, Lynx beat short-handed Fever 97-84

McBride scores 15 of her 29 in 4th as Lynx beat Sparks 82-66 without Collier

Collier's efficient 32 points sends Minnesota Lynx past Los Angeles Sparks 101-78