The Lynx waived guard Japreece Dean on Thursday.
Lynx waive rookie guard Japreece Dean
The former UCLA standout played the past two seasons in Russia.
May 6, 2021 at 3:59PM
The 5-7 former UCLA standout played two seasons for Dynamo Novosibirsk in Russia after being taken in the 2020 WNBA Draft by Chicago.
The Lynx have 19 players remaining on their roster, although Maya Moore and Kelsey Griffin are on the suspended list and three players — Kayla McBride, Cecelia Zandalasini and Napheesa Collier — are still playing overseas and haven't reported to camp.
The regular season begins May 14 against Phoenix at Target Center.
Royce Lewis’ blazing start to his Twins career had him atop the ranking at the end of spring. But times have changed.