Height
5'11"
Weight
160 lbs
Age
27
College
Georgia
Experience
4 yrs
WNBA Performance is graded on per-game box production relative to position; advanced impact metrics are not yet publicly available for the WNBA.
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The Verdict in One Read
Maya Caldwell earns a C+ Performance grade, ranking #43 of 64 Guards on the FanVerdicts board.
Current Sentiment
Maya Caldwell enters the 2026 season with moderately improved perception following her mid-season trade from Portland to the Minnesota Lynx, a playoff contender. Her four-year career profile—averaging 4.6 PPG with solid three-point shooting (38.1%)—positions her as a reliable role player and floor spacer rather than a primary creator. Early headlines from her Lynx tenure emphasize her fit in a balanced offensive system, with coverage highlighting her contributions in blowout wins, though she remains a complementary piece rather than a focal point. The trade itself signals organizational confidence in her ability to contribute in a playoff rotation, elevating her standing from a fringe Portland roster to a championship-contending team. Media perception is cautiously optimistic but grounded in realistic expectations: Caldwell is viewed as a solid depth guard who can provide shooting and floor spacing, not as a breakout candidate or star-in-waiting.
2026 Season Stats9 GP
4.6
PPG
2.0
RPG
1.2
APG
0.6
SPG
0.4
BPG
36.8
FG%
38.1
3P%
100.0
FT%