Carleton, Lynx Open WNBA Preseason This Week

Chatham’s Bridget Carleton is preparing to enter her third WNBA season.

After resigning with the Minnesota Lynx, Carleton will open her WNBA preseason May 1 against the Atlanta Dream, followed by a game against the Washington Mystics May 8.

Minnesota opens their regular season May 14 against the Phoenix Mercury.

Carleton started 15 games last year for the Lynx, appearing in 22 contests. She averaged 25.8 minutes per game, and 6.6 points per game, along with 3.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.