Lynx
Brunson will join Lynx coaching staff after 15-season WNBA career
After a one-season absence and playing for five WNBA title teams, Rebekkah Brunson is returning to the Lynx — this time as an assistant coach.
Gophers
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Scoggins: Banham 'all over the place' as she remembers idol and friend Bryant
The former Gophers star became friends with the late Lakers great.
Lynx
Lynx can be aggressive in free agent market if they want to be
WNBA free agency begins Tuesday. The league's new collective bargaining agreement has thrown both a monkey wrench and some extra cash into the equation.
Wolves
Lynx's Collier on Bryant and daughter Gigi: 'They were like twins'
"She was just like him,'' said Collier, the WNBA Rookie of the Year last season. "She was more competitive than anyone, even people I play against in the WNBA."
Lynx
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Lynx facing second season without Moore, who won't return for 2020
Coach Cheryl Reeve said the two sides have been in touch regularly over the past year, but the discussions have been about Maya Moore's work away from basketball.
Lynx
Souhan: New Lynx assistant Smith tasked with keeping Reeve calm
Cheryl Reeve said she used to be a buffer between the head coach and players, including Katie Smith, when she was a WNBA assistant. That'll be part of Smith's role with the Lynx.
Lynx
New Lynx assistant Smith calls return to Minnesota 'a really great fit'
Despite a poor record in her two seasons as head coach of the New York Liberty, Katie Smith's work impressed Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve, who was quick to offer her a job.
Lynx
Souhan: Reeve committed to grooming other women to be WNBA head coaches
Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve is thrilled with the WNBA's new CBA, which will raise the pay of players. She believes this could be a tipping point for women's sports and rights.
Gophers
Scoggins: Whalen learns difficulties of trying to build her own culture
The departure of star Destiny Pitts shows that just because Lindsay Whalen the basketball player is a beloved icon in Minnesota doesn't mean Lindsay Whalen the coach will be immune to tough times.
Lynx
Lynx season increases to 36 games, begins May 15 at Chicago
The Lynx will have three nationally televised games — June 7 vs. Los Angeles on ABC; Aug. 16 at Connecticut on ESPN; and Aug 25 at Seattle on ESPN2.
Lynx
Former Lynx star Katie Smith returning as assistant
The move returns one of the greatest players in Lynx history, a player who is still sprinkled all over the team's record book.
Lynx
Lynx assistant Hopkins to be hired as Liberty's head coach
Walt Hopkins (far left) has been an assistant for the Lynx for since 2017. Before his time with Minnesota, Hopkins was the academic coach at Cal.
Lynx
Lynx make Cheryl Reeve's multiyear contract extension official
Reeve took on the additional role of general manager before the 2018 season, and was named the WNBA's Basketball Executive of the Year for 2019.
Lynx
Lynx suspend Sims for first two games of 2020
The incident occurred in the early morning hours of June 6, when Lynx guard Odyssey Sims was observed by a member of the Minnesota State Patrol speeding and making a lane violation on I-394.
Lynx
Maya Moore: WNBA MVP
When more was asked, Maya Moore delivered this season for the Lynx — and became MVP. She will receive her award Thursday night before Game 1 of the WNBA playoffs.
Lynx
Reeve agrees to new three-year contract with Lynx
The deal will keep Cheryl Reeve with the Lynx through 2022.
Vikings
Star Tribune revives Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame
The Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame, dormant for a dozen years, will once again honor the state's rich sports history.
Local
Minnesota Timberwolves, Lynx combine philanthropy efforts, launch new grant program
The teams are launching a new grant program and boosting employee volunteering.
Lynx
Lynx's Rookie of Year, Hopkins star Bueckers in world 3-on-3 tourney
Hopkins senior Paige Bueckers will join WNBA Rookie of the Year Napheesa Collier of the Lynx and two others to represent the United States in an international 3 on 3 tournament.
Lynx
Lynx coach/GM Reeve named WNBA's top basketball executive
Cheryl Reeve rebuilt the roster, after losing much of the starting lineup that had won four of the past seven league titles, and took the team to the playoffs again.
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