Two‑time WNBA All‑Star Courtney Williams has re‑signed with the Minnesota Lynx on a two‑year maximum, according to her agent Marcus Crenshaw. The 5‑foot‑8 guard averaged 13.6 points last season, guiding the team to the 2024 Finals and a top‑seed finish. Her return arrives after a flurry of roster moves.

Williams’ stellar mid‑range efficiency—averaging 13.6 points, 6.2 assists and 4.9 rebounds—made her a linchpin in Minnesota’s recent success. The Lynx lost key contributors this offseason, including Bridget Carleton, Alanna Smith and Jessica Shepard, leaving the roster thinner and the 2025 outlook uncertain.

The signing marks the first move the Lynx have made in this free‑agency window, a sign that the franchise is prioritizing continuity over sweeping changes. With veteran guard Natisha Hiedeman already on board, the pair form the dynamic “StudBudz” duo that drew national attention through viral livestreams.

Meanwhile, MVP candidate Napheesa Collier remains sidelined after undergoing double ankle surgery, with a return window of four to six months. The Lynx must balance Williams’ return with the uncertainty surrounding Collier’s health as they prepare for a competitive 2026 season.