The Los Angeles Sparks drafted Maria Kliundikova with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2018 WNBA Draft. This past February, nearly seven years later, the Sparks organization retained the rights of ...

Per sources the #Lynx are signing Russian C Maria Kliundikova (formerly Vadeeva) Kliundikova played w/ Ola Kosu at UMMC Ekaterinburg and was named Russian Premier League Playoffs MVP. A 2018 pick ...

Maria “Masha” Kliundikova has a habit of nodding — even when she doesn’t quite understand. At first, Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve and her staff thought things were clicking with the Russian ...

What Maria Kliundikova brings to Minnesota Lynx’s roster. Kliundikova, 26, stands 6’4″ and is a reliable forward/center. She last played in the WNBA with the Los Angeles Sparks in 2018 and 2019.

Reserves Natisha Hiedeman had 14 points and Maria Kliundikova finished with 11 for the Lynx (10-1), who were handed their first loss of the season on Wednesday by the Seattle Storm, 94-84.

Reserves Natisha Hiedeman scored 14 points and Maria Kliundikova scored 11 points for the Lynx (10-1) who were handed their first loss of the season on Wednesday by the Seattle Storm, 94-84. It was ...

Maria Kliundikova had 12 points, eight rebounds, three steals and two blocks for Minnesota. Sarah Ashlee Barker hit a 3-pointer that gave the Sparks a 59-58 lead with 7:43 remaining in the game.

Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams (10) looks to pass the ball as center Maria Kliundikova (77) assists and Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum (10) defends in the first quarter at Target Center.

WNBA Team Signs Player Released a Day Before Season Opener originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Minnesota Lynx signed Russian center Maria Kliundikova, formerly Vadeeva, to their team on ...

Reserves Natisha Hiedeman scored 14 points and Maria Kliundikova scored 11 points for the Lynx (10-1) who were handed their first loss of the season on Wednesday by the Seattle Storm, 94-84.