Minnesota Lynx Waive Kristen Rasmussen
Published on January 9, 2009 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Minnesota Lynx News Release
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Lynx today announced that they have waived nine-year veteran forward Kristen Rasmussen. The Lynx originally acquired Rasmussen on March 14, 2008, from the Connecticut Sun in a trade involving Tamika Raymond.
Rasmussen, a 6-4 forward out of Michigan State, averaged 2.5 ppg and 2.7 rpg in 31 games last season for the Lynx. In 276 career games spanning nine seasons in the WNBA, Rasmussen holds averages of 4.4 ppg and 3.6 rpg.
The Minnesota Lynx will open up the 2009 season at home on June 6, 2009 vs. the Chicago Sky. Season and group tickets for the 2009 season are now on sale. For information on ticket packages, call 612-673-8400, e-mail tickets@lynxbasketball.com, or visit the Lynx website at www.lynxbasketball.com.
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