Minnesota Lynx

Napheesa Collier slammed the WNBA’s leadership. Here’s why that matters
Napheesa Collier, a Minnesota Lynx player and vice president of the WNBA players union, is preparing for tense negotiations with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. The talks aim to reach a new collective bargaining agreement by Oct. 31.
Report: Lynx star Napheesa Collier tore ligaments in collision
Minnesota Lynx star forward Napheesa Collier’s injury in the WNBA semifinals has been determined to be a Grade 2 tear of three ligaments in her left ankle as well as a muscle in her shin, ESPN reported Wednesday afternoon.
WNBA fines Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve a record $15,000 for conduct and comments: AP Source
Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve has been fined $15,000 by the WNBA for her comments and conduct after her team’s Game 3 semifinal loss to the Phoenix Mercury, a person familiar with the penalty tells The Associated Press.
Top-seeded Minnesota Lynx see dream season end early after frustrating 3-game tailspin
The Minnesota Lynx have seen their season end after losing to the Phoenix Mercury 86-81 in Game 4 of the playoff semifinal. Despite having the league's best record, the Lynx lost three straight games in the playoffs, blowing a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter Sunday.
Top-seeded Lynx lament losing their usual composure and a big lead in letting Mercury tie the series
The Minnesota Lynx squandered a 20-point lead in the third quarter of Game 2 of their semifinal series against the Phoenix Mercury and took an 89-83 overtime loss. The Lynx uncharacteristically lost their composure down the stretch and made several costly mistakes.
New York Liberty part ways with championship-winning coach Sandy Brondello
The New York Liberty will not renew coach Sandy Brondello’s contract for next season. Brondello led the Liberty to its first WNBA championship in 2024, but the team struggled with injuries to star players Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu this year. 
Game 2 Lynx vs. Valkyries: Where to watch and what it could mean  
Wednesday night is the second game for the Lynx in the first round of this year’s playoff series. If they win against the Valkyries Tuesday after their triumph Sunday, it means they head to semifinals, facing off against the New York Liberty or Phoenix Mercury.
The Minnesota Lynx are back in the playoffs after a dominating regular season. Fueling the fire of the players, coaches and fans is last year’s gut-wrenching loss in the finals to the New York Liberty — that some say was unfair and even rigged.