kayla McBride Suffers Torn Quad While Playing Overseas
January 22, 2026 – Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride sustained a torn right quadriceps muscle while playing for Fenerbahçe Öpet in istanbul, Turkey. [1] As of today, there is no confirmed timeline for her return to play. [1]
McBride, a five-time WNBA All-Star, averaged 14.2 points, 3.5 assists, adn 2.3 rebounds in 39 games for the Lynx during the 2025 WNBA season. [2] Throughout her WNBA career, spanning time with the San Antonio Stars (2014-2017), Las Vegas Aces (2018-2020), and Minnesota Lynx, McBride has maintained a career average of 14.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in 374 games (371 starts). [2] She was originally drafted by the San Antonio Stars as the third overall pick in the 2014 WNBA Draft. [3]
Currently, McBride is the active WNBA leader in three-pointers made, with 722 career three-pointers. [2] She ranks seventh all-time in WNBA history in that category. [2]
Sources:
2][https://wwwwnbacom/player/kayla-mcbride/[https://wwwwnbacom/player/kayla-mcbride/
3][https://wwwbasketball-referencecom/wnba/players/m/mcbridka01html[https://wwwbasketball-referencecom/wnba/players/m/mcbridka01html
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