Lynx
May 8, 2022
Washington Mystics forward Myisha Hines-Allen (2) battles for the ball against Minnesota Lynx forward Jessica Shepard (10) in Minneapolis, Minn., on S

Souhan: Lynx need effectiveness at point guard, not promise

Former Gophers star Rachel Banham is hoping to follow fellow Gopher Lindsay Whalen in positional success with the Lynx.
Lynx
May 8, 2022
Minnesota Lynx Angel McCoughtry (35) gets a shot off with Washington Mystics guard Natasha Cloud (9) trailing her.

Lynx see offense go quiet to end first half, lose home opener to Mystics

The Lynx were outscored 29-6 over the final 12-plus minutes of the first half by Washington, which was playing without star Elena Delle Donne.
May 8, 2022

Lynx see offense go quiet to end first half, lose home opener to Mystics 78-66

Lynx
May 7, 2022
Lynx center Sylvia Fowles went up for a shot against Storm center Ezi Magbegor on Friday night in Seattle. Fowles scored 16 points, leaving her with 5

Lynx-Washington game preview

The Lynx play their home opener against the Mystics, who won't have Elena Delle Donne here.
Lynx
May 7, 2022
Minnesota Lynx center Sylvia Fowles, right, goes up for a shot against Seattle Storm center Ezi Magbegor during a WNBA basketball game, Friday, May 6,

Souhan: Lynx are facing tough start, predictable finish

Lots of roster moves spell short-term trouble for the old and injured Lynx to kick off the WNBA season. But the Lynx tend to figure things out.
Lynx
May 7, 2022
Seattle forward Breanna Stewart pulls a rebound away from Lynx guard Aerial Powers during the second quarter Friday.

Lynx go cold in second half, lose season-opener 97-74 at Seattle

Tied at the half, Seattle opened the third quarter on an 18-2 run and never looked back against a disjointed Lynx team.
Lynx
May 6, 2022
Sylvia Fowles is one of the WNBA’s all-time greats, but her career isn’t over yet.

Excited for her final season, Fowles knows she's among the WNBA greats

The Lynx open the season tonight in Seattle with the goal of competing for another title, a goal that honors the career of retiring superstar Sylvia Fowles.
Lynx
May 5, 2022
Minnesota Lynx guard Aerial Powers (3) works past Seattle Storm forward Stephanie Talbot (7) to the basket in the first quarter of a WNBA basketball g

Lynx at Seattle preview: Season opener against Western Conference rival

Two of the Lynx's four consecutive losses to open last season were against the Storm.
Lynx
May 5, 2022
In this photo from May 15, 2021, Breanna Stewart (30) of the Seattle Storm looks on during the third quarter against the Las Vegas Aces at Angel of th

Seattle Storm leads the pack in WNBA 2022 power rankings

Seattle, Chicago and Connecticut could all make a serious challenge for the WNBA title in 2022.
Lynx
May 5, 2022
New Lynx guard Yvonne Turner played for the Mercury against Seattle’s Breanna Stewart during a playoff game in 2018.

Lynx add two players before Friday's season opener

Yvonne Turner and Nikolina Milic will join the team in Seattle.
Lynx
May 5, 2022
Napheesa Collier signed a three-year contract extension on Monday. The forward is due to have her first child later in May, but still hopes to rejoin

Hoping to 'play with Syl' this season, Collier wants to be back after baby

There's extra incentive for Lynx star Napheesa Collier to return to the team this season after her baby is born: A final chance to play with superstar Sylvia Fowles.
Lynx
May 4, 2022
Sylvia Fowles (34) of Minnesota Lynx on media day Wednesday, April 20, at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • carlos.gonzalez@st

Lynx 2022: Four keys to the season

Is Minnesota a playoff contender or pretender? Here is what has to work to make the Lynx a team with a title chance.
Lynx
May 4, 2022
Odyssey Sims returned to the Lynx after playing in 2019 and part of 2020.

Signed on Tuesday, Sims likely to be in starting lineup for Lynx opener

Training camp ended on Wednesday as the team prepares for its first game of the season in Seattle.
Lynx
May 4, 2022
Clockwise from left to right: Odyssey Sims, Layshia Clarendon, Crystal Dangerfield

Changing of the guards: Lynx sign Sims; cut Clarendon, Dangerfield

The Lynx overhauled their backcourt to prepare for Friday's season opener. But will any of the players who didn't make the current roster be back soon?
Lynx
May 2, 2022
Napheesa Collier was the WNBA rookie of the year in 2019.

Lynx sign 2021 All-Star Napheesa Collier to multiyear extension

The Lynx might have to wait a while for Collier to return this summer. But she'll be with the team long-term.
Lynx
May 2, 2022
Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve speaks during a press conference to announce she'd been named the head coach of USA Women's Basketball Wednesda

Reserves give Reeve plenty to consider after Lynx rally late to defeat Aces

A number of the reserve players who finished Sunday's 89-86 preseason victory over Las Vegas are fighting for a few spots. But can their performance land them on a crowded roster?
Lynx
April 30, 2022
Aerial Powers, right, and Azura Stevens worked out with Team USA during the women’s Final Four week in Minneapolis.

Now healthy, Aerial Powers looks to step up as part of Lynx's big three

Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve is looking for more than just scoring and rebounding from Powers, who signed as a free agent last year and was sidelined by injury for a chunk of it.
Lynx
April 29, 2022
Minnesota Lynx guard Crystal Dangerfield rejoined the team this week and knows it’s important to get ready for the season quickly.

Dangerfield trying to fit in quickly with Lynx

Third-year point guard Crystal Dangerfield arrived from Israel on Tuesday but expects to play in an exhibition game Sunday.
Lynx
April 27, 2022
Center Sylvia Fowles scored 16 points in 15 minutes in the Lynx’s 78-66 preseason loss at Washington on Wednesday.

Lynx drop preseason opener to Delle Donne, Mystics

Fourteen players saw action for Minnesota, which has one more preseason game before opening the regular season at Seattle.
Lynx
April 24, 2022
Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve talks to an official during the first half of Game 1 of a WNBA basketball semifinal round playoff series agains

Strong Lynx camp faces first test against Mystics this week

Natalie Achonwa is back to full health after dealing with lingering effects from last year's MCL sprain.

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