Thursday, February 2, 2012

Lynx Execute Sign-And-Trade Deal

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Lynx today announced that the team has executed a sign-and-trade deal with Phoenix, sending guard Alexis Hornbuckle to the Mercury in exchange for a 2013 second-round pick.

"Alexis was a key member of our championship team last year," said Lynx Executive Vice President Roger Griffith. "Many of her attributes extended beyond the court, as she provided valuable leadership to our team and a winning mentality. On the court she plays with a lot of energy and intensity and is a good defender. Unfortunately for all of us, with our depth at the guard position, there just wasn't a lot of playing time available. We think this trade provides her with more of an opportunity, and that's something she wanted. We thank her for her contributions to our team and wish her nothing but the best in Phoenix."

Originally acqui red via trade by the Lynx on July 26, 2010, Hornbuckle averaged 1.1 points, 1.1 rebounds and 0.6 assists in 7.2 minutes per game last season, her second with Minnesota. Hornbuckle, drafted by the Detroit Shock with the fourth overall selection in the 2008 WNBA Draft, owns career averages of 4.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 123 games.

The Lynx, who own the No. 3 pick in the upcoming 2012 WNBA Draft, will kick off their title defense with the team's Home Opener on Sunday, May 20 at 11:30 a.m. at Target Center against the Phoenix Mercury on ABC. Lower-level tickets are available for as little as $10 a game for the 17-game home season and can be purchased by calling 612-673-8400 or visiting the Lynx website at www.lynxbasketball.com.

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