The stakes are getting higher with the Commissioner’s Cup final between the Minnesota Lynx and the Indiana Fever nearing each hour. While Fever was already dealing with current form and injury concerns, their counterpart, Lynx, too, seemed to have hit a devastating roadblock.
Just as momentum seemed to be on Lynx’s side, a critical injury to their star player, Karlie Samuelson, has cast a dark cloud over the team’s championship aspirations. With the pressure higher than ever, the Lynx now face an uphill battle to stay in contention, and time is not on their side.
Why Happened To Minnesota Lynx Star Karlie Samuelson?
During the Sunday game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Connecticut Sun, the Fullerton-born star sustained a hindering foot injury. The unexpected turn of events happened during the second quarter, and soon after that, Samuelson was ruled out of the entire game.
Thereafter, a new development came in as a Lynx reporter, Mitchell Hansen, took to his X (formerly Twitter) handle to update fans that Karlie Samuelson will not be part of the upcoming Commissioner’s Cup final against the Indian Fever.
The Minnesota #Lynx status report ahead of Tuesday’s Commissioner’s Cup Championships against the Indiana Fever:
— Mitchell Hansen (@M_Hansen13) June 30, 2025
– Karlie Samuelson — Out (foot)#WNBA
At one point, the Minnesota Lynx seemed to have had the upper hand over the Fever, considering their last 10-game performance. Samuelson’s team has won eight out of their last 10 games and lost just two. Meanwhile, Fever on the other side could manage to win only six and lost four games.
However, after Samuelson’s injury, who was averaging 3.6 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game, the Lynx will have to figure out who could replace their star shooting guard.
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Who Can Fill Up Minnesota Lynx Star Karlie Samuelson’s Boots This Tuesday?
It is undeniable that Lynx will surely miss the service of their veteran shooting guard, Samuelson, this Tuesday against the Fever. However, they will have to look ahead of the Fullerton-born and find a suitable replacement.
The Minnesota Lynx is likely to move forward with Natisha Hiedeman and Kayla McBride as their two guards in the Commissioner Cup final. They will also have stars like Napheesa Collier, Courtney Williams, and Alanna Smith in their starting lineup. Moreover, they can also bring in young talents, such as Alissa Pili, Diamond Miller, and Jessica Shepard whenever required.
Fans are eagerly waiting for the Commissioner Cup finals between Lynx and Fever. The game will kick off at 8:00 p.m. ET on July 1, 2025. It will be interesting to see which team does better this Tuesday!