Minnesota Lynx

The Atlanta Dream came up well short.

Olivia Miles was chosen as the second pick in the draft after Azzi Fudd. When Dallas Wings drafted Fudd and Minnesota Lynx picked Miles, many argued that Fudd did not deserve to be the first pick and Miles deserved it more.

Angel Reese’s Atlanta Dream career is off to an up-and-down start. While the team is among the playoff contenders and had a league-best 4-1 record before Wednesday’s loss to the Minnesota Lynx, Reese’s individual performances have been streaky.

Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles continues to impress in her rookie season after being drafted as the second overall pick.

Courtney Williams had 25 points and seven assists, Natasha Howard added 22 points and eight rebounds, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Atlanta Dream 96-81 on Wednesday night. Minnesota's lead was 44-40 early in the third quarter before they team scored the next 13 points. The Lynx outscored the Dream 28-19 in the frame to make it 70-56 after three.

Both the Minnesota Lynx and Atlanta Dream may be without multiple key players in Wednesday night’s matchup.

The WNBA-leading Atlanta Dream (4-1) hit the road on Wednesday night to take on the Minnesota Lynx (4-2) at the Target Center in Minneapolis, with both teams coming off consecutive wins. MORE: Early favorites for the 2026 WNBA MVP Award…

When the Minnesota Lynx drafted Olivia Miles No. 2 overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft, there was some shock. Among experts, there seemed to be a definitive top four prospects: Azzi Fudd, Awa Fam, Lauren Betts and Miles herself. Top prospects during the draft process Fudd had a successful five-year career playing guard at UConn. […] The post How Has the Lynx’s No. 2 Overall Pick Been Performing? appeared first on The Lead.

The Minnesota Lynx and Portland Fire have both overachieved, while the Connecticut Sun and Phoenix Mercury have fallen short of expectations.

Geno Auriemma and UConn Huskies have always produced some of the best talents in women’s basketball. Coach Auriemma has led the Huskies since 1985.

The Lynx have jumped back near the top of the standings thanks to Natasha Howard and a trio of talented guards.

Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve wasted no time poking fun at her star player, fresh off an 85-75 victory over the Chicago Sky. She casually dropped that Natasha Howard, her frontcourt anchor, sets the most illegal screens in the league.

Natasha Howard was top-notch in the Minnesota Lynx’s last game against the Chicago Sky. She led the team to an 85-75 victory, scoring 26 points in 33 minutes.

Kamilla Cardoso received a tech during the Chicago Sky's game against the Minnesota Lynx.

The rest of the WNBA already regrets letting the Minnesota Lynx draft point guard Olivia Miles at No. 2 overall.

Natasha Howard poured in 26 points in the Minnesota Lynx’s 85-75 win over the Chicago Sky — the latest reminder she was one of the WNBA’s best free agency acquisitions.

Natasha Howard scored 26 points, including 14 in the second quarter, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Chicago Sky 85-75 on Saturday. The Lynx (4-2) took the lead for good with less than a minute remaining in the first quarter and they went on to go up 52-38 at halftime. Chicago rallied in the second half and a 3-pointer by Sydney Taylor drew the Sky within 70-67 early in the fourth quarter.

Both the Minnesota Lynx and Chicago Sky may be without multiple key players in Saturday afternoon’s matchup.

The Minnesota Lynx (3-2) hit the road after a blowout victory at home to visit the Chicago Sky (3-2) in a matchup of banged-up squads on Saturday at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. MORE: Caitlin Clark joins basketball royalty with stunning…

Get ready for Saturday’s trio of WNBA games, beginning with a Lynx-Sky rematch.