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Kayla McBride Sustains Minor Soft-Tissue Injury in Turkey, Not a Torn Quad

A team source expects a seven to ten day recovery, easing concerns about her WNBA availability.

Overview

  • The Minnesota guard was hurt during a practice with Fenerbahçe in Istanbul, according to the team and subsequent reporting.
  • A source close to the Lynx told The Athletic the injury is a minor soft-tissue issue with an expected seven to ten day rehab.
  • Yahoo Sports reported that earlier indications of a quadriceps tear stemmed from a translation error and have been corrected.
  • McBride is an unrestricted free agent after serving as a key contributor for Minnesota last season.
  • The WNBA has targeted May 8 for the 2026 season opener, a date that depends on a new collective bargaining agreement being finalized.