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Fever 87, Lynx 72: Two Double-Doubles Lead Indiana Past Minnesota
The Lynx drop their last regular season game on the road to secure a playoff matchup against the Connecticut Sun.
Sky 92, Lynx 87: Chicago’s 3-Point Shooting Punches Their Postseason Ticket
The Sky’s hot shooting proved to be too much for Minnesota as they drop 19-20 with one game left in the regular season
Lynx Sign Three-Time All-Star Kayla McBride to Two-Year Extension
The beloved veteran will help continue to build a new era of Lynx basketball around Napheesa Collier, Diamond Miller and Dorka Juhász.
FIBA World Cup Semifinals: USA, Canada Both Fall in Shocking Upsets
Despite 23 points for Anthony Edwards, the USA’s bid for a gold medal falls short in a semifinal loss to Germany, while Serbia defeated Canada in a stunning win.
Dunks After Dusk: Building the Greatest Timberwolves Player of All Time
Which characteristics from Timberwolves past and present would you choose to make the greatest player of all time?
Lynx Forward Napheesa Collier Named WNBA Western Conference Player of the Week
The Minnesota Lynx forward earned her second Player of the Week honor for her performance over a three-game stretch from Aug. 28-Sept. 4, the fourth of her WNBA career.
FIBA World Cup Quarterfinals: Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Canada Advance to Semifinals
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dominates, and NAW puts up a very solid showing against Luka Dončić and Slovenia as Team Canada gets a date with Serbia in the 2023 FIBA World Cup Semifinals.
Mark Schindler Talks Playoff Expectations for the Lynx, Minnesota’s Future and More
The Hitting the Hardwood podcast is a weekly Minnesota Lynx-dedicated podcast hosted by our own Mitchell Hansen. This week, Hansen is joined by WNBA and NBA writer Mark Schindler.
FIBA World Cup Quarterfinals: USA Rolls Despite Quiet Game From Edwards
The Timberwolves star scored only three points, but added three assists and three rebounds, and played excellent defense in USA’s blowout win over Italy in Manila.
Lynx 86, Mercury 73: Reeve Earns 300th Win in Playoff Clinching Victory
The Lynx balled out on a special Fan Appreciation Night, as Napheesa Collier, Kayla McBride, and Dorka Juhász all had ridiculous performances. Their victory not only earns Coach Cheryl Reeve her number 300, but clinches a playoff ticket.
FIBA World Cup Day 10: Lithuania Stuns USA; Dominican Republic’s World Cup Run Ends; Canada Advances
Despite 25 points from Towns and 35 points from Edwards, the Dominican Republic and Team USA fell short of victory on Sunday morning.
FIBA World Cup Day 9: Gobert Leads France to Win in Final Game; Jordan Clarkson Ends China’s Campaign
For Team France, Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert tacked on 17 points and 8 rebounds — ending France’s tournament on a positive note. China’s World Cup campaign was capped off with a massive loss to the Philippines.
FIBA World Cup Day 8: Ant Leads USA to Victory; KAT Dominates in a Dominican Loss
Anthony Edwards led the United States to another win with 17 second-half points, while Karl-Anthony Towns had a stellar 39 points for the Dominican Republic.
Where Do Timberwolves Rank in Bleacher Report’s Top 100 NBA Players?
Bleacher Report released their annual top 100 list as we get closer and closer to the 2023-24 season. This year, four Minnesota Timberwolves cracked the list.
FIBA World Cup Day 7: Classification Game Victories for Kai’er & Gobert
Li Kai’er (Kyle Anderson) helps lead Team China to their first victory at the FIBA World Cup. Meanwhile, Rudy Gobert returned to the court for a dominant win over Iran.
FIBA World Cup Day 6: Edwards and USA Dominate, Anderson and China Fall to Puerto Rico
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards led the American national team to a 48-point victory against Jordan on Wednesday morning.
Dunks After Dusk: Five Foolproof Ways To Get Your Significant Other to Become a Timberwolves Fan
Is it possible to convince a Timberwolves-curious partner to become a fan of the team?
Mystics 83, Lynx 72: Minnesota Drops Important Playoff Positioning Game
A healthy Washington Mystics squad was too much for the Minnesota Lynx to overcome in a game with big playoff seeding implications.
FIBA World Cup Day 5: KAT, NAW Remain Undefeated; Gobert, Spagnolo Sit
Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns led the Dominican Republic to a 3-0 Group Stage record, while guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker helped Canada do the same with excellent 3-point shooting.
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Story Time: David Kahn, Kurt Rambis and the Dumbest Intra-Office Drama Ever
The former Minnesota Timberwolves General Manager and Head Coach had a notoriously bad relationship, which Thilo Widder explores in "The Outliars: The Wrath of Kahn."
“It’s Me Versus Me, No Matter What” — Diamond Miller Determined to Achieve Greatness with Lynx
Minnesota Lynx rookie Diamond Miller sat down with Mitchell Hansen to discuss her rookie season, her development and a pursuit of greatness in the WNBA.
FIBA World Cup Day 4: One Door Closes, Another Stays Open
In a preview of the season, Kyle Anderson assisted Anthony Edwards. But instead on Monday it came in the form of China being eliminated from gold medal contention, with the US well on its way.
FIBA World Cup Day 3: KAT Dominates; NAW Shoots the Lights Out; France is Eliminated
Karl-Anthony Towns led the Dominican to another win over Italy, Nickeil Alexander Walker continues his sharp shooting in a win for Canada, and Rudy Gobert and France get eliminated
Liberty 111, Lynx 76: Welcome to the Breanna Stewart Show
The Liberty star scored a game-high 38 points as New York destroyed Minnesota at Target Center.
FIBA World Cup Day 2: Anthony Edwards and Team USA Start Strong
Anthony Edwards helped tournament favorites USA over New Zealand with a double-digit effort, while Kyle Anderson and China got routed by Serbia.