Gophers
Homecoming: Lynx make deal for Gophers' all-time leading scorer Banham
After four years of coming off the bench for the Connecticut Sun, Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve sees an expanded role for Rachel Banham in Minnesota. "The opportunity is there," Banham said.
Gophers
From Lindsay Whalen to Rachel Banham: A once-a-decade Lynx trade
They are two players whose styles are so distinct from one another that it really doesn't make much sense to compare them. But their paths make them inextricably linked.
Lynx
Souhan: Lynx lag at rebuilding in WNBA's most dramatic offseason
The Lynx may never be quite the same, unless they can navigate the WNBA's new promising-yet-perilous landscape.
Lynx
'I can't compare it to anything.' Agony, amazement as Augustus leaves Lynx
The news of Seimone Augustus leaving the Lynx for the Los Angeles Sparks was a story that reached well beyond Minnesota on social media.
Lynx
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'The ending is always hard.' After 14 seasons, Augustus leaves Lynx for Los Angeles
The No. 1 overall pick in the 2006 draft was a part of the Lynx's four WNBA title teams. Her departure means that none of the four core players from those title-winners will play for Minnesota in 2020.
Lynx
Lynx's Collier named to U.S. roster for 3x3 Olympic qualifying tournament
Three other WNBA players will join Collier: post Stephanie Dolson of the Chicago Sky, and guards Allisha Gray of the Dallas Wings and Kelsey Plum of the Las Vegas Aces.
Lynx
Point guard Robinson leaves Lynx, signs with Las Vegas Aces
Danielle Robinson, a three-time All-Star guard who played for the Lynx the past two seasons, has signed with the Las Vegas Aces as a free agent.
Lynx
Former Lynx star Brunson never thought of coaching, until Reeve called
When Cheryl Reeve called about a coaching opening on the Lynx 2020 staff, Rebekkah Brunson stopped thinking like a player. She knew, she said, this was where her life needed to go.
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.
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