Lynx's Cheryl Reeve Provides Update on Kayla McBride's Ruptured Eardrum
Summary
Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride is recovering from a partially ruptured eardrum she suffered while flying home from Turkey. Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve said McBride has improved and has been able to fly again. The team looks forward to the upcoming 2026 WNBA season starting May 10.Key Facts
- Kayla McBride suffered a partially ruptured eardrum after flying back from Turkey.
- She was unable to fly immediately after the injury but has since flown again and is improving.
- Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve does not expect the injury to prevent McBride from playing or traveling with the team.
- McBride re-signed with the Minnesota Lynx on a two-year contract with a lower max salary.
- McBride has been with the Lynx since 2021 and made the WNBA All-Star team the past two seasons.
- In 2025, McBride averaged 22.9 points per game, second highest on the team behind Napheesa Collier.
- Collier recently had surgery to repair torn ankle ligaments and is still recovering.
- The Lynx start their 2026 season against the Atlanta Dream on May 10.
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