Minnesota Lynx Waive Forward Alissa Pili

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MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Lynx announced today that the team has waived second-year forward Alissa Pili.

Drafted eighth overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft, Pili appeared in 36 games over two seasons with Minnesota, averaging 2.2 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 43.3% shooting across her tenure. In 2025, she played in 14 games, contributing 1.9 points and 1.2 rebounds per outing while logging 5.5 minutes per game.

Her standout moment this season came in the June 14 win over Los Angeles, where she posted 8 points on 4-of-5 shooting (80%) and pulled down two rebounds in a limited role.

Pili, who stands 5-foot-11, brought versatility and energy to the Lynx frontcourt, and now becomes a free agent eligible to sign with other teams.

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