Lynx
September 28, 2021
Sylvia Fowles waved to the crowd after WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert presented Fowles with the WNBA defensive player of the year trophy Sunday.

Lynx roster shouldn't change much: A player-by-player look at the team

Most of the key players are under contract for next season, with Sylvia Fowles a big question.
Lynx
September 27, 2021
Minnesota Lynx center Sylvia Fowles waved to the crowd after WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert presented her with the trophy for being named WNBA Defe

Sky falls in on Lynx during one-and-done exit from playoffs

Against an underdog Chicago Sky team whose confidence is rising, the Lynx simply couldn't slow down the Sky's offense or handle the defensive pressure.
Lynx
September 27, 2021
Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) got control of the ball after forcing Chicago Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot (22) to turn it over in the

Souhan: After shining on big stages, Collier disappeared in playoffs

The Lynx's loss in a single-elimination WNBA playoff game to Chicago at Target Center was directly related to Napheesa Collier's unusually lackluster performance.
September 26, 2021

Lynx's season ends abruptly with playoff loss to Chicago

Against an underdog Chicago Sky team whose confidence is rising, the Lynx simply couldn't slow down the Sky's offense or handle the defensive pressure.
Lynx
September 26, 2021
Sylvia Fowles

Lynx center Sylvia Fowles named WNBA Defensive Player of the Year

The 35-year-old future Hall of Famer won the honor for the fourth time, short only of Tamika Catching's five wins.
Lynx
September 25, 2021
The Minnesota Lynx open WNBA playoff action Sunday afternoon vs. Chicago.

After early season woes, Lynx believe they're prepared for playoff run

Lynx team that started 0-4 earned the No. 3 seed in WNBA playoffs.
Lynx
September 25, 2021

Gameday preview: Lynx vs. Chicago, WNBA playoffs

The Lynx are hosting their first WNBA playoff game in Minnesota since 2017.
Lynx
September 25, 2021
Aerial Powers went by Seattle’s Steph Talbot during an Aug. 24 game at Target Center.

Souhan: Can these Lynx win it all again? Playoffs-ready Powers might have the answer

A fifth title could come, if the Lynx can get healthy enough together in time. Aerial Powers is healed, and that's a really big deal.
Lynx
September 24, 2021
Crystal Dangerfield drives against Chicago Sky's Kahleah Copper during a game in June.

Lynx hoping to slow Chicago Sky offense in playoff game Sunday

The Sky has averaged 100 points vs. Minnesota in two games this season.
Lynx
September 24, 2021
Lynx center Sylvia Fowles has established herself as the team’s leader six years after joining a team of established stars.

'I know what I'm capable of.' Fowles brings heart, soul, leadership to Lynx

Sylvia Fowles won two WNBA titles after joining a team with a group of established stars. Now, at age 35, she's still a powerful presence under the basket and in the locker room.
Wolves
September 24, 2021
Timberwolves executive vice president of basketball operations Sachin Gupta.

Souhan: Rosas failed for Timberwolves. What should they do next?

With ownership changing, the answer to Wolves' leadership problems, at least for now, is still in the organization. But if they want a model, they don't have to look far
Lynx
September 22, 2021
Lynx center Sylvia Fowles (left) is the WNBA defensive player of the year. Jonquel Jones of Connecticut was the unanimous choice as Player of the Year

Fowles wins WNBA defensive player award for 3rd time from AP

Sylvia Fowles was second in the league in rebounds, steals and blocks — and also led the WNBA with a .640 field goal percentage.
Lynx
September 22, 2021
Minnesota Lynx guard Layshia Clarendon (7) drives to the basket past Seattle Storm forward Breanna Stewart (30) in the first quarter of a WNBA basketb

Lynx needed trust and hard work to rebound from terrible start

It's easy to pinpoint the exact moment when the Lynx had rock bottom this season, when they looked anything like the team that brings the No. 3 seed into the WNBA playoffs.
Lynx
September 22, 2021
Seimone Augustus during a Minnesota Lynx game in 2018. The former WNBA star is now an assistant  coach with the Los Angeles Sparks.

Superstar, advocate, mentor: How Seimone Augustus found her voice with the Lynx

Augustus is working to help players find the same solace and freedom that she did on the court during her Lynx career, and to find ways to use their influence as pro athletes.
Lynx
September 20, 2021
Washington Mystics forward Erica McCall, middle, defends against Lynx forward Napheesa Collier during a game on Sept. 4. The Lynx won vs. Washington o

Lynx finish regular season with a victory, await playoffs as No. 3 seed

The victory, Minnesota's fourth in a row to end the regular season, gave the Lynx the third seed in the upcoming WNBA playoffs. The Mystics, who needed to win the game to qualify for the playoffs, saw their season end.
Lynx
September 18, 2021
In the waning seconds of the game Minnesota Lynx guard Aerial Powers dribbled the ball while getting a pat from head coach Cheryl Reeve during the Lyn

Lynx ending regular season hoping to hang on to the third playoff seed

The Lynx face a Washington Mystics team that needs a win to qualify for the playoffs. Minnesota wants to avoid dropping to fourth place.
Lynx
September 18, 2021
Washington Mystics center Tina Charles (31) drives to the basket around Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) in the third quarter of a WNBA ba

Gameday preview: Lynx at Washington

The 2019 WNBA champion Mystics need a victory to make this year's playoff field.
Lynx
September 17, 2021
Lynx forward Napheesa Collier drives to the basket while defended by Indiana guard Victoria Vivians on Sunday. The teams played again Friday.

Lynx defeat Indiana in third straight matchup, clinch first-round bye

For the third time in eight days, the Lynx did what was necessary to beat the last-place Indiana Fever. This time, it came with a bonus.
Lynx
September 17, 2021
The Lynx have two games left in the regular season. First up is Indiana on Friday.

Crunch time: Lynx look inward as regular season comes to a close

A four-day break gave the Lynx time for fine-tuning, with games at Indiana and Washington set to end the WNBA regular season.
Lynx
September 16, 2021
Kelsey Mitchell is the Fever’s leading scorer.

Lynx-Indiana game preview

The Lynx and Fever play Friday for the third time in eight days.

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