Minnesota Lynx

In recent years, the New York Liberty has quietly positioned itself as a basketball powerhouse alongside the Las Vegas Aces and the Minnesota Lynx. The team might not have won many titles to boast of, but they have also been in the conversation when discussing WNBA Championship-contending teams.

Lynx's Napheesa Collier acknowledged she took it too far talking about WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert while taking a swipe at Donald Trump.

In 2024, Caitlin Clark was the no-brainer pick. Last season, little debate ensued about Paige Bueckers’ win. This season’s preseason prediction for 2026 WNBA Rookie of the Year also seems pretty locked down. Our experts mostly foresee Olivia Miles performing well enough with the Minnesota Lynx to take home that honor near the end of the summer. But with a talented rookie class, it could be up for grabs. The Athletic’s voters, who selected their top three picks, also put the Dallas Wings’ Azzi Fu

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White is one of the best coaches in the WNBA. The WNBA released its annual GM survey ahead of the league's 30th season, covering a multitude of league-related topics. One category asked, "Who is the best head coach in the WNBA?" Topping the list for the second straight year is Minnesota Lynx bench boss Cheryl Reeve, who earned 53% of the votes.

It hasn’t always been perfect for Olivia Miles this preseason and training camp for Minnesota, as should be expected from a rookie attempting to take the reins of a highly successful organization — all while just grasping a new league herself. But the bright spots have been radiant. Because every time the No. 2 overall draft pick took the floor during the preseason, there were periods of play ...

The Lynx star was outspoken about her feelings toward the league during negotiations, and the tactic was effective.

Cheryl Reeve was hailed as the queen of crashouts. The Minnesota Lynx coach’s frustration peaked after Alyssa Thomas’ contact with Napheesa Collier went uncalled as she limped to the locker room in tears.

PHOENIX — With the 2026 WNBA season just days away, Phoenix Mercury guard Kiana Williams looks to be a potential X-factor for the club based on her early preseason production and comfort level. Jul 16, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Kiana Williams (23) drives around Minnesota Lynx guard Natisha Hiedeman (2) in the fourth quarter at Target Center.

It’s not often that a star-studded team like the Minnesota Lynx’s performance is transcended by a celebration that goes far beyond basketball. After all, it’s quite certain that a team featuring Courtney Williams, Natasha Howard, and Kayla McBride should get prominence for their skill set on the court.

Will the Lynx prove the world wrong? Or will Collier’s early-season absence and the departures of key players doom them?

Before the Minnesota Lynx took the court on Saturday for their first 2026 preseason game, former UConn women’s basketball forward Aubrey Griffin hadn’t played a competitive basketball game in more than a year. But when Griffin checked in off the bench during the matchup against the Washington Mystics, there was no sign of rust. In 15 minutes, Griffin logged six points shooting 2-for-4 from the ...

Olivia Miles embraces early Lynx role with confident outlook after strong preseason outings ahead of her WNBA rookie debut.

The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Nigerian Women's National Team 88-79 in a preseason matchup in Kansas City, inspiring some local young athletes.

Olivia Miles is expected to see a lot of playing time as a rookie point guard for the Lynx. "I think I'm in this position for a reason," Miles said.

The Washington Mystics have decided to start making cuts after last night’s game against the Minnesota Lynx. They waived Kamaria McDaniel and Mya Hollingshed earlier today. It is not surprising that Washington waived them because neither were drafted. However, given the WNBA’s expanded rosters this season where two players can be on developmental contracts in […]

Mystics drop their first game of the preseason. We learned a lot about this young roster and what is to come.

Mystics open the preseason against the Lynx in DC on Saturday night.

As the WNBA starts back up next month, the league has seen a lot of shakeup. Thanks to the WNBPA and the league’s next collective bargaining agreement, players can now receive higher salaries. The offseason has seen a historic free agency period. Superstars like A’ja Wilson and Aliyah Boston re-signed with their teams. Others like […] The post The Minnesota Lynx Flopped in Free Agency appeared first on The Lead.

Victory+, a sports streaming service that produces local broadcasts for the Anaheim Ducks and Texas Ranges, among others, has entered into a partnership with the Minnesota Lynx. The streaming service will provide free access for all regional broadcasts of Lynx games, upwards of 18 of the team’s 44 regular-season games this season for smart TVs and mobile devices. This will be the streamer’s ...

The Minnesota Lynx will have to hold down the fort until forward Napheesa Collier returns from her ankle injury.