Minnesota Lynx
Coverage of Minnesota's WNBA team
Midseason Lynx Analysis Part I: Offense
In our two-part Midseason Analysis series, Mitchell Hansen and Leo Sun will take a deep dive into the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. To kick things off in Part I, here’s a look at the Lynx offense so far.
Lynx 86, Dream 79: Hiedeman’s 16 Fourth-Quarter Points Power Minnesota to Victory
Natisha Hiedeman came up huge with 16 points in the final quarter with Kayla McBride scoring 30 points of her own
Fever 81, Lynx 74: Clark, Indiana Come Back Late to Top Minnesota
The Minnesota Lynx dropped a back-and-forth battle late to Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever in front of a record sellout crowd at Target Center on Sunday afternoon.
Storm 91, Lynx 63: McBride’s 27 Points Unable to Withstand Seattle’s Flood
Minnesota suffers their worst lost of the season as Kayla McBride is the only Lynx to score double-digits. Nneka Ogwumike ties her season-high with 26 points, leading four Seattle starters in double figures scoring.
Lynx 82, Sparks 67: Carleton’s Perfect Night from Downtown Earns the Victory
Bridget Carleton and Dorka Juhász combine for 31 points as the Lynx enjoy a wire-to-wire victory, extending their win streak against the Sparks to eight.
Alanna Smith to Represent Australia in 2024 Paris Olympics
The Hobart, Australia native was named to the Australian squad for the 2024 Paris Olympics, her second straight Olympic appearance.
Lynx 74 Mystics 67: No Phee, No Problem
Courtney Williams and Kayla McBride each scored 17 in a come from behind victory against the Washington Mystics
Sun 78, Lynx 73: Collier’s Injury Proves to be Too Much to Overcome
The Lynx fell to the Sun for the second time this season as Napheesa Collier exited with a left foot injury.
Bridget Carleton to Represent Canada in 2024 Paris Olympics
The Chatham, Ontario native was named to the Canadian Women’s National Team for the 2024 Paris Olympics, her second consecutive Olympic appearance.
Liberty 76, Lynx 67: 4th Quarter Meltdown Sinks the Lynx
Jonquel Jones finished with 21 points and 12 rebounds as the Liberty outscored Minnesota 18-8 in the 4th quarter
Lynx 70, Sky 62: Minnesota’s Defense is the Sky’s Limit
Napheesa Collier stuffed the stat sheet with 13 points, 11 rebounds and six assists, while the Lynx held the Sky to just five fourth quarter points to win in Chicago.
Wings 94, Lynx 88: Minnesota Falls Behind Late, Sees Winning Streak End
Despite leading by as much as 15 points, the Minnesota Lynx fell to the Dallas Wings on Thursday afternoon in Texas, ending Minnesota’s six-game winning streak and snapping Dallas’ 11-game losing streak.
Lynx 94, Liberty 89: Carleton, Collier Lead Minnesota to Commissioner’s Cup Title
The Minnesota Lynx stepped up in the second half to top the New York Liberty to be crowned 2024 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Champions.
Something Special is Brewing in Minnesota
The Lynx have gotten off to an impressive start to the 2024 WNBA season thanks to their unique chemistry and strong culture already in place. As a result, this season has the potential to be special for Minnesota.
Lynx 73, Mercury 60: Collier Leads Dominant Revenge Win on Pride Night
Napheesa Collier recorded game-highs of 23 points and 14 rebounds to help Minnesota take down Phoenix, avenging a buzzer-beater loss earlier this month, and earn their sixth straight win.
Lynx 68, Dream 55: Strong Minnesota Defense Powers Gritty Win
Napheesa Collier scored a game-high 16 points, while Dorka Juhász added a 10-point, 11-rebound double-double off the bench to lead the Lynx over the Dream, as Minnesota held Atlanta to 28.8% shooting.
Lynx 90, Wings 78: Balanced Attack Leads Minnesota to Fourth Straight Win
With both teams shorthanded, the Minnesota Lynx displayed their depth to top the Dallas Wings on Monday night and extend their winning streak to four in a row.
Lynx Star Kayla McBride Continues to Take Her Game to the Next Level in 2024
The 11-year veteran guard has helped spark a strong start to the season for the Minnesota Lynx, on pace for one of her best seasons as a pro in 2024.
Lynx 81, Sparks 76: Collier’s Record Night Leads Minnesota to Victory
Napheesa Collier’s 30 points and franchise record eight steals helped the Minnesota Lynx come from behind to beat the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday night in Minneapolis, improving to 10-3 on the year.
Lynx 100, Aces 86: McBride Leads All-Around Effort to Beat the Defending Champs
Kayla McBride led Minnesota with 16 points and eight assists to fuel a blowout road Commissioner’s Cup win over Las Vegas, who got a game-high 28 points from A’ja Wilson in the loss.
Lynx Superstar Napheesa Collier Selected to United States Olympic Team
The three-time All-Star forward will represent her country at the 2024 Paris Olympics for the second straight games. Collier will be joined by Cheryl Reeve, who will lead the USA team as Head Coach.
Lynx 83, Storm 64: McBride Leads Minnesota Over Seattle Once Again
Behind another red-hot shooting night from Kayla McBride, the Minnesota Lynx topped the Seattle Storm on Sunday in Minneapolis for the third time this season.
Mercury 81, Lynx 80: Copper’s Game-winning 3 Caps Off Late Comeback
Mercury star Kahleah Copper hit the game-winning 3 with 0.7 seconds left to give Phoenix a crucial Commissioner’s Cup win over Minnesota, who got 25 points and a career-high eight made 3-pointers from Kayla McBride.
What is Fueling the Minnesota Lynx’s Strong Start to the 2024 Season?
With the Lynx quickly shooting up the WNBA standings at the start of the 2024 season and looking like a complete team, these are the reasons for Minnesota’s strong start early.
Michael Bloomberg to Join Timberwolves/Lynx Ownership Group with Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez
Former mayor of New York City and one of the richest men in the world, Michael Bloomberg, agrees to join the Timberwolves ownership group with Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez
Lynx 86, Sparks 62: Reeve Earns Win No. 307, Passes Laimbeer for Second on All-Time Wins List
Lynx Head Coach Cheryl Reeve won her 307th career regular season WNBA game, passing Bill Laimbeer for second all-time in league history. Napheesa Collier led Minnesota with 25 points and nine rebounds in the win.
Lynx 87, Wings 76: Collier, McBride Shine, Power Another Home Win
Lynx stars Napheesa Collier and Kayla McBride scored a combined 59 points to lead the way for the Minnesota against the Dallas Wings, who got 21 points from Arike Ogunbowale.
Lynx 95, Mercury 71: Pili Leads Offensive Explosion to Fuel Big Home Win
Alissa Pili poured in a career-high 20 points to lead a balanced offensive attack as Minnesota cruised past a short-handed Phoenix squad, who got a game-high 21 points from Kahleah Copper.
Aces 80, Lynx 66: Wilson’s 29 Points, 15 Boards Power Champs to Big Win
A’ja Wilson stuffed the stat sheet with 29 points, 15 rebounds, four blocks and two steals to lead Las Vegas over Minnesota, who got 18 points and 13 rebounds from Napheesa Collier in the loss.
Lynx 92, Dream 79: McBride’s 3-Point Party
Kayla McBride leads the Lynx with 31 points on a career-high-tying six 3-pointers made, as the Minnesota defense does the rest to take down Atlanta.
Lynx 84, Liberty 67: A 3-Point Barrage Moves Minnesota to 3-1
Napheesa Collier and Alanna Smith scored 15 points each to lead the Lynx, who shot 14/28 from 3 to down the Liberty, who got a game-high 20 points from Breanna Stewart in the loss.
Sun 83, Lynx 82: Connecticut’s Big 3 Prevails in Overtime Thriller
For the second straight game, extra time was needed for the Minnesota Lynx, this time falling in the extra frame in the final seconds.