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WNBA Injury Report and Predicted Starting Lineups Minnesota Lynx vs. Golden State Valkyries- Injury Updates for Lynx and Valkyries Ahead of Saturday-Night Clash

Let's deep dive in the injury report for Lynx and Valkyries ahead of game on Saturday, July 5.

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The Minnesota Lynx are set to host the Golden State Valkyries at home, Target Center, on Saturday, July 5. The hosts suffered two losses in their last seven games, and in their most recent game, they recorded a 92-75 win over the Washington Mystics. The win pushed their tally to 15-2 in the ongoing WNBA 2025 season. On the other hand, the Valkyries will be on the back of two consecutive victories. In their most-recent game, they rolled past the Seattle Storm in a blowout fashion. Owing to this victory, the Valkyries are 9-7 in the current season.

The Lynx have Napheesa Collier leading them in three categories, including scoring, rebounding and steals. She is currently averaging 24.6 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists with 1.7 steals and 1.5 blocks per game. Courtney Williams is leading them in assists with 6.1 assists per game. Talking about Golden State, Kayla Thornton is their leader in scoring, rebounding, and stealing. She is averaging 15.0 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.1 assists along with 1.6 steals per game. Veronica Burton is leading them in assists with 5.2 assists per game.

In the forthcoming game, both teams will aim to continue their winning streak and get back to their momentum. Having said that, let’s go through their injury reports for the Saturday-night fixture.

Minnesota Lynx vs. Golden State Valkyries Injury Report

When: Saturday, July 5, 2025 | 8 pm ET
Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
TV: FDSN, KPIX, and KMAX 31 | Live Stream: WNBA League Pass

Minnesota Lynx’s Injuries

Karlie Samuelson- Out for Season

Karlie Samuelson has been out of action since her injury on June 29 during the gameplay against the Connecticut Sun. She is set to undergo surgery and will miss the remainder of the 2025 season.

GAME STATUS REPORT@minnesotalynx vs Golden State Valkyries (7/5)
Karlie Samuelson – OUT (Foot)
— Lynx PR (@Lynx_PR) July 4, 2025

Golden State Valkyries’ Injuries

None

The Valkyries have no injury listed on their injury report. It means they will step in with a completely healthy roster.

Minnesota Lynx vs. Golden State Valkyries Predicted Starting Lineups

Minnesota Lynx- Courtney Williams, Kayla McBride, Bridget Carleton, Napheesa Collier, Alanna Smith

Golden State Valkyries- Veronica Burton, Tiffany Hayes, Cecelia Zendalisini, Janelle Salaun, Kayla Thornton

Golden State Valkyires

Minnesota Lynx

WNBA 2025

Garima Ranawat

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