Minnesota Lynx
Coverage of Minnesota's WNBA team
‘She’s Going to be an MVP’ — Napheesa Collier Takes Next Step to Lead Lynx in 2023
The Lynx star returned for her first full season since 2021, taking the next step in her career while propelling to an MVP-caliber level in her fifth year in the WNBA.
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.
‘We Defied Expectations’ — Lynx Showcase Growth, Resiliency in 2023 Season
Despite falling in the first round of the WNBA Playoffs, the Minnesota Lynx have plenty to take away from the 2023 season as they continue to build for the future.
Sun 90, Lynx 75: An Underdog Story Concludes in Game 3 Home Loss
Connecticut stars Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner proved to be too much for Minnesota, who didn’t get much beyond Napheesa Collier’s 31-point night.
Lynx vs Sun Game 3 Roundtable Preview: Can Minnesota Pull Off the Upset?
After evening the series at 1-1 with a road win in Game 2, can the Minnesota Lynx pull off the upset win back at home in Minneapolis for a winner-take-all Game 3?
Lynx 82, Sun 75: Gritty Win Forces Winner-Take-All Game 3 in Minneapolis
The Minnesota Lynx topped the Connecticut Sun in Game 2 on Sunday to even the series at 1-1 and force a winner-take-all Game 3 on Wednesday in Minneapolis.
Lynx vs Sun Game 2 Roundtable Preview: Can Minnesota Tie the Series?
Game 1 was one to forget for the Lynx, and short memories are required in playoff hoops. Can they even it up and force a Game 3 in Minnesota?
Sun 90, Lynx 60: Turnovers, Poor 3-Point Defense Give Connecticut a 1-0 Lead
A franchise-record in 3-pointers made in a playoff game fueled the Sun to a dominant win, taking a 1-0 Series Lead
WNBA Playoff Preview: No. 6 Minnesota Lynx vs. No. 3 Connecticut Sun
Ahead of the Minnesota Lynx and Connecticut Sun facing off in the opening round of the WNBA Playoffs, the Canis team breaks down the best-of-three matchup.
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.
Looking Back at the Lynx Regular Season, Previewing the Playoffs, Answering Fan Questions and More
The Hitting the Hardwood podcast is a weekly Minnesota Lynx-dedicated podcast hosted by our own Mitchell Hansen. This week, Hansen and Canis Editor-in-Chief Jack Borman chat all things Lynx.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
Lynx 90, Wings 81: Minnesota Completes Home/Road Sweep Behind Collier, McBride
It was all Napheesa Collier and Kayla McBride tonight as they combined for 45 points in a road win that pulled the Lynx within one game of the No. 4 seed.
Lynx 91, Wings 86: Collier, McBride Lead Minnesota in Off-the-Rails Thriller
Napheesa Collier and Kayla McBride scored 50 of the Lynx’s 91 points to lead them past Dallas in a wild finish.
‘I’m Thankful for the Time that I Spent There’ — Seimone Augustus Opens Up About Her Time with Lynx
The Minnesota Lynx legend sat down with Mitchell Hansen to talk about her career with the Lynx, her time coming to an end in Minnesota and her message to Lynx fans.
Storm 88, Lynx 74: Imbalanced, Inefficient Scoring Sinks Minnesota At Home
Seattle star guard Jewell Loyd led all scorers with 28 points, while Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu got it done on the inside with eight points and 14 rebounds.
Lynx 78, Storm 70: Phee & KMac Shine in the Emerald City
Napheesa Collier and Kayla McBride combine for 45 points as their two-way excellence snaps Seattle’s two-game win streak.
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.
Jana Shortal Talks Supporting Women’s Sports, Lynx Fandom, Lindsay Whalen, 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 KARE 11 reporter Jana Shortal.
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.
Fever 91, Lynx 73: Collier, Miller, Allen Struggle in Loss to Last-Place Indiana
Lynx star Napheesa Collier scored a season-low-tying eight points in Minnesota’s loss on the road against the last-place Fever, who were led by All-Star Kelsey Mitchell’s game-high 20 points.
Lynx 88, Sky 79: Veteran Trio Leads Minnesota to Wire-to-Wire Win
Behind another MVPhee performance the Lynx start a crucial stretch off with a clutch victory
‘We Didn’t Know if She Was Ever Going to Return to Form’ — Napheesa Collier’s Journey Back to WNBA Stardom
After giving birth in May of 2022, Napheesa Collier has returned to playing at an All-Star and MVP level with the Minnesota Lynx, a journey of uncertainty back for the fifth-year forward.
Alex Bazzell Discusses Training WNBA and NBA Stars, Napheesa Collier’s Comeback, 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 skills trainer and Napheesa Collier’s husband Alex Bazzell.
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.