Williams sticks with Lynx after standout season

The Minnesota Lynx locked down their point guard for two more years after agreeing to a top-tier contract with Courtney Williams. Last season she proved why teams chase versatile players like her, putting up 13. 6 points per game while also handing out 6. 2 assists and pulling down 4. 9 rebounds. At just 5-foot-8, she isn’t the tallest player on the floor, but her game doesn’t rely on height—she’s one of the league’s most reliable midrange shooters and a steady floor general who makes everyone around her better.Williams wasn’t just a regular contributor; she was part of the engine that drove the Lynx to the WNBA Finals in 2024 and helped them claim the top playoff seed last year. Her chemistry with teammate Natisha Hiedeman even sparked a popular live-stream series called “StudBudz, ” showing how players can build fan connections beyond the court. That off-court spark helped turn the duo into household names in basketball circles, proving talent isn’t the only thing that matters these days. Her journey to Minnesota wasn’t instant. After being drafted eighth overall back in 2016 by Phoenix, she spent time with Connecticut and Chicago before finding her rhythm in Minnesota. Her breakout 2023 season with Chicago caught everyone’s attention, leading to her first two-year deal with the Lynx in 2024. Now, she’s back for another stint, giving the team continuity in a guard position that often sees high turnover.