Phoenix Mercury drop in ESPN Power Rankings after thriller vs. Minnesota Lynx
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury’s four-game skid has dropped them from No. 9 to No.
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury’s four-game skid has dropped them from No. 9 to No.
Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas joined Diana Taurasi in WNBA history despite a narrow 104-100 loss to the Minnesota Lynx Monday night.
With all the hype she garnered entering the WNBA, Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd has lived up to the hype in both offense and defense. The 2025 NCAA champion is one of the frontrunners for this year’s Rookie of the Year award, only behind Minnesota Lynx star Olivia Miles.
One by one, Olivia Miles keeps checking off milestones that once belonged to some of the WNBA’s biggest stars. After surpassing Caitlin Clark’s pace to a number of rookie records earlier this season, the Minnesota Lynx guard has now added another historic accomplishment to her rapidly growing list, beating Clark’s record by two games.
MINNEAPOLIS — Phoenix Mercury guard Sami Whitcomb’s shots finally started falling Monday night against the Minnesota Lynx, and in the process, etched her name in the record books. Jul 9, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Sami Whitcomb (33) against the Indiana Fever at Mortgage Matchup Center.
Only a half-game separates the top three teams in the WNBA, and the margins are equally thin in our latest edition of WNBA power rankings.
Both the Minnesota Lynx and Phoenix Mercury may be without multiple key players in Monday night’s matchup.
Two games tip off Monday's WNBA schedule.
Two years after coming up short in the WNBA Finals and a year removed from having their season end in the semifinals, the Minnesota Lynx entered the offseason looking to retool and make another run at a title in 2026. But when the offseason officially began after the new CBA was agreed upon, things went… The post From Roster Turnover to League Leaders: The Lynx’s Surprising Start appeared first on Winsidr.
Valkyries earn third place on seven-game win streak.
A clear favorite has emerged in the odds to win the 2026 WNBA Finals, as the Minnesota Lynx have put together a monster start to the 2026 season even with
The 2026 WNBA regular season presents an explosive Western Conference matchup tonight, Monday, July 12, as the conference-leading Minnesota Lynx (17-6) welcome the hungry Phoenix Mercury (8-16) to the Target Center. Looking to assert their dominance and preserve a stellar record against intra-conference foes, the Lynx take the hardwood matching wits against a dangerous desert roster eager to trigger a massive midsummer turnaround. Watch all the action live on Peacock. Minnesota steps onto the...
It was an up and down week for Minnesota, but they end things on a high note as they near full strength.
Olivia Miles has put up a standout rookie season with the Minnesota Lynx, averaging 18. 7 points, 4.
Lynx’s Cheryl Reeve became a rarity while on path to WNBA coaching history
Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve says Napheesa Collier is getting close to making her season debut after offseason ankle surgeries.
Both the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty may be without multiple key players in Saturday afternoon's matchup.
Han Xu received the first technical foul of her career during Saturday's game between the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx.
Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve didn't offer a timetable on the injured Napheesa Collier's return but said whenever she comes back, "Phee" is still the queen in Minneapolis -- and the whole team knows it.
Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts said his team "can't have any more of these" after Saturday night's 48-point loss to the Aces, the third-worst blowout in WNBA history.