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Lynx Forward Napheesa Collier Earns WNBA All-Defensive Second Team Honors

The outstanding campaign for the fifth year forward, Napheesa Collier, resulted in her second All-Defensive Team selection in her career.

Three Lynx Take Home 2023 Associated Press Honors

Napheesa Collier, Diamond Miller and Dorka Juhász all landed 2023 WNBA season-ending awards from the Associated Press.

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.

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.

South Carolina to Retire Lynx Guard Tiffany Mitchell’s No. 25 Jersey

Mitchell, whose No. 25 South Carolina jersey will be retired Nov. 12 before a game against Maryland, is one of the most decorated players to play in the Gamecocks program.

Lynx Guard Lindsay Allen to Miss Time with Left Thumb Fracture

The guard suffered the injury against Indiana on Aug. 10 and will miss multiple weeks with a fracture in the thumb of her non-shooting hand.

Lynx Legend Lindsay Whalen Honored on “Whay Day”

The Lynx celebrated the point guard’s induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame during a pre-game ceremony Friday at Target Center.

Lynx Duo Sign With EuroLeague Powerhouse Fenerbahçe

Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride and forward Nikolina Milić will play for Fenerbahçe in the EuroLeague this offseason.

Lynx Center Jessica Shepard to Return After Missing 14 Games

The Minnesota Lynx center last took the floor on June 11, missing time ever since with a non-COVID illness.

Lynx Guard Tiffany Mitchell Signs With Galatasaray of Turkey KBSL

The veteran guard will play in the Turkey-KBSL this offseason following her first season in Minnesota in 2023.

Lynx Guard Rachel Banham to Miss Time With Right Thumb Fracture

The guard suffered the injury against Las Vegas on July 9 and will miss multiple weeks with a fracture in her shooting hand.

Lynx Forward Napheesa Collier to Play for Team Stewart at 2023 WNBA All-Star Game

Two days after the All-Star duo teamed up to launch their new basketball league, Unrivaled, Stewart drafted Collier in Saturday’s All-Star draft.

Napheesa Collier, Breanna Stewart Launch New Basketball League ‘Unrivaled’

The WNBA All-Stars’ new league will feature 30 of the top professional players across six teams competing in 3-on-3 and 1-on-1 game formats and be based in Miami.

Napheesa Collier Named 2023 WNBA All-Star

Collier earns her third All-Star nod, becoming the seventh Minnesota Lynx player to have three of more selections.

Minnesota Lynx Sign Guard Kayana Traylor to Hardship Contract

Traylor joins the Lynx after Head Coach Cheryl Reeve told reporters on Sunday that Jess Shepard (illness) and Aerial Powers (ankle) have no timetable for return.

Lynx Sign Former No. 4 Overall Pick Emily Engstler to Hardship Contract

Engstler, who was drafted fourth overall by the Indiana Fever in 2022, was waived by the Fever in April before signing with the Washington Mystics for the 2023 preseason.

Lynx Center Dorka Juhász Signs With Famila Basket Schio of EuroLeague

Minnesota’s standout rookie will play in the EuroLeague to sharpen her skills during the WNBA offseason after the 2023 campaign.

Minnesota Lynx Unveil 2023 Rebel Edition Jerseys

The Minnesota Lynx show off their second Rebel Edition jerseys which uses the WNBA theme of "Trace the Lineage." This season, the Lynx focused on their "Change Starts With Us" social injustice storyline from 2016.

Minnesota Lynx Finalize and Announce Opening Night Roster

Potential high-impact rookies Diamond Miller and Dorka Juhász will join Napheesa Collier, Kayla McBride, Jess Shepard and Co. to start the Regular Season.

Minnesota Lynx Waive Brea Beal, No. 24 Overall Pick in 2023 WNBA Draft

The guard appeared in two preseason games with the Minnesota Lynx after being drafted in the second round of the 2023 WNBA Draft.

Lynx Offseason Update Vol. 19: McBride, Shepard and Carleton Eyeing League Titles

Each week, we will provide an update on the Minnesota Lynx players overseas and how they are performing as part of our Lynx Offseason Update series.

Lynx Offseason Update Vol. 18: McBride Wins Title, Shepard Advances, Carleton Preps for Playoffs

Each week, we will provide an update on the Minnesota Lynx players overseas and how they are performing as part of our Lynx Offseason Update series.

Minnesota Lynx Select Maryland G Diamond Miller No. 2 Overall

The Minnesota Lynx used their first of five picks in the 2023 WNBA Draft to select guard Diamond Miller out of Maryland.

Lynx Offseason Update Vol. 17: Shepard and Carleton Impress, McBride Misses Postseason Contest

Each week, we will provide an update on the Minnesota Lynx players overseas and how they are performing as part of our Lynx Offseason Update series.

Lynx Offseason Update Vol. 16: McBride and Carleton Return to Action, Shepard Awaits Start of Playoffs

Each week, we will provide an update on the Minnesota Lynx players overseas and how they are performing as part of our Lynx Offseason Update series.

Minnesota Lynx All-25 Team: Part V

The Minnesota Lynx are recognizing players as part of the All-25 Team in Lynx history in honor of the franchise’s 25th season. Here’s a look at the final five who made the team.

Report: Lore and Rodriguez Close on Second $290 Million Payment to Purchase Wolves, Lynx

The group now owns 40% of the Timberwolves and Lynx and is on track to complete the full sale by March of 2024, according to The Athletic.

Minnesota Lynx All-25 Team: Part IV

Each week in March, the Minnesota Lynx are recognizing players as part of the All-25 Team in Lynx history in honor of the franchise’s 25th season. Here’s a look at the fourth five.

Lynx Offseason Update Vol. 15: One Season Ends, Three Remain for Lynx Players

Each week, we will provide an update on the Minnesota Lynx players overseas and how they are performing as part of our Lynx Offseason Update series.

Minnesota Lynx All-25 Team: Part III

Each week in March, the Minnesota Lynx are recognizing players as part of the All-25 Team in Lynx history in honor of the franchise’s 25th season. Here’s a look at the third five.

Lynx Offseason Update Vol. 14: Some Postseason Runs Continue, Some End

Each week, we will provide an update on the Minnesota Lynx players overseas and how they are performing as part of our Lynx Offseason Update series.

Minnesota Lynx Finalize Coaching and Basketball Operations Staff for 2023 Season

The Minnesota Lynx have promoted two members within the organization and have hired two more to round out the coaching and basketball operations staff.