KEY DATES

Sunday: Lynx training camp opens.

Friday: First of the Lynx's two preseason games, vs. Washington at Target Center.

May 23: Final roster cutdown day (12 players).

May 24: WNBA season begins.

May 25: Lynx season opener vs. Chicago at Target Center.

May 29: The WNBA champion Seattle Storm makes the first of its two visits to Target Center.

June 8: Lindsay Whalen's No. 13 will be retired before the Lynx's home game against the Los Angeles Sparks.

July 27: WNBA All-Star Game in Las Vegas.

Sept. 8: Lynx regular-season finale at Los Angeles.

Sept. 11: Playoffs begin.