Wolves
March 28
Timberwolves majority owner Glen Taylor hugs minority share owner Marc Lore while Alex Rodriguez looks on in January of 2023.

Taylor says Wolves, Lynx 'no longer for sale' as owners feud over deal

Glen Taylor said he will remain majority owner after minority owners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez did not close on the $1.5 billion sale of controlling interest in the two franchises. Lore and Rodriguez said the sale should have gone through.
Lynx
March 21
Maya Moore was an All-WNBA selection seven times and won four league titles with the Lynx.

WNBA superstar Moore will have jersey retired by Lynx

Maya Moore was an All-Star fixture who won four league titles in Minnesota before her abrupt retirement to concentrate on freeing her future husband from an unjust prison sentence.
Wolves
March 20
Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez along with Timberwolves and Lynx owner Glen Taylor during a news conference Monday.

New investor in Wolves/Lynx as Rodriguez, Lore near acquisition

A Washington, D.C.-based investment firm, decided not to move forward in a deal that would have provided structural financing to Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez to buy the teams from Glen Taylor.
Sports
March 15
Connecticut Sun guard Natisha Hiedeman passes the ball to a teammate during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Phoenix Mercury Wedn

Hiedeman should give Lynx better options at guard

The Lynx open the WNBA season on May 14 at Seattle with the goal of improving on defense.
Lynx
March 11
The Lynx are expecting significant contributions from former Sky player Courtney Williams.

Newcomers Smith, Williams add depth, experience to Lynx

Veterans Alanna Smith and Courtney Williams represent significant transformation for the Lynx.
Business
March 1
Minnesota Timberwolves Ownership Group Alex Rodriguez, left, Marc Lore,, second from left, and Glen Taylor, right, pose for a photo with Timberwolves

Timberwolves, Lynx sale reportedly delayed again

It's unclear when the sale will close.
Lynx
March 1
Caitlin Clark announced plans to enter the WNBA draft one day after scoring 33 points against the Gophers at Williams Arena on Wednesday.

Trade for Caitlin Clark? 'Not a chance,' says Lynx coach Reeve

Cheryl Reeve said there's no doubt Clark will be the No. 1 overall pick and that Indiana won't trade the pick. People will say, 'Sell the farm to get her. Well, the farm ain't going to be enough.'
Colleges
February 16
UConn guard Paige Bueckers embraces coach Geno Auriemma during senior night ceremonies after UConn defeated Georgetown. Bueckers then announced she wi

Bueckers announces she's returning to UConn

Former Hopkins standout Paige Bueckers, a senior academically but with two years remaining of playing eligibility, will not enter the WNBA draft.
Lynx
February 16
Chicago Sky's Ruthy Hebard eyes a free throw during a WNBA basketball game against the Seattle Storm Friday, July 28, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Char

Lynx sign 6-foot-4 forward to training camp contract

Veteran forward Ruthy Hebard, who played for Chicago, is on a training camp deal along with four others who have WNBA experience.
Wolves
February 10
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) and Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) argue a foul called against Gobert in the second h

Scoggins: Why waste energy complaining to referees?

Watching the Wolves' Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns makes you wonder about the effectiveness of griping to officials.
Lynx
February 6
Lynx guard Lindsay Whalen talked with head coach Cheryl Reeve during a game at Target Center in September 2011. Since Whalen's retirement in 2018, Ree

Souhan: Lynx search for 'next Whalen' goes on and on and on

The Lynx have tried plenty of point guard solutions since Lindsay Whalen retired six years ago. Here are two WNBA veterans looking to fill that role in 2024.
Lynx
February 5
Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd, left, and forward Natasha Howard defended Minnesota Lynx forward Cecilia Zandalasini under the net during the third q

Nikolina Milic could miss Lynx season

Milic has injuries that might sideline her, but Cecilia Zandalasini could return to the team.
Lynx
February 1
Lynx guard Rachel Banham (15) goes up for two defended by the Storm's Tina Charles during the third quarter.

Lynx lose ex-Gophers star Banham to Sun through free agency

Rachel Banham was a popular member of the Lynx during her four seasons with the Lynx, who are bringing back another of their veterans.
Lynx
February 1
On Wednesday, the Lynx signed free-agent guard Courtney Williams (right), who is coming off her best WNBA season.

By trade and free agency, Lynx add two veteran point guards

The Lynx are in the process of overhauling their roster to prepare for 2024 and the next set of moves is expected to bring change to the front court.
Lynx
January 31
Connecticut Sun guard Natisha Hiedeman, right, attempts to steal a ball from Minnesota Lynx guard Crystal Dangerfield (2) during the first half of a W

Lynx trade Mitchell to Sun for Hiedeman

The exchange of starting guards, with Minnesota swapping Tiffany Mitchell for Natisha Hiedeman, included the Lynx sending a draft pick to Connecticut.
Sports
January 31

Sun acquire Tiffany Mitchell and second round pick from Lynx for Natisha Hiedeman

Sports
January 20
Clockwise from top left: Royce Lewis, Anthony Edwards, Justin Jefferson and Napheesa Collier are just some of the young stars that have Minnesota spor

Neal: Count your lucky (young!) stars, Minnesota sports fans

Every team in the state has at least one exciting rising star 27 or younger like Anthony Edwards, Napheesa Collier, Justin Jefferson and Royce Lewis, just to name a few.
Lynx
January 18
Cheryl Reeve has her team’s top scorers back, led by Napheesa Collier.

When WNBA free agency starts Sunday, will the Lynx be in the mix?

They have needs and money but aren't expected to make huge moves, in part because this isn't a top-notch free-agent class.
Sports
January 1
Wishes for 2024? Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and the Vikings need to draft better, Target Center fans need to simply enjoy Mike Conley, P.J. Fleck needs to rem

Souhan: New Year's resolutions for Minnesota sports fans and teams

The Minnesota sports programs all have some work to do. As fans, if you don't like the results on the scoreboard you can at least bask in the venues.
Sports
December 28, 2023
Clockwise from top left: Larry McKenzie, Henry Boucha, Neal Broten, Willie Burton, Gigi Marvin, Phil Housley, Cheryl Reeve and Tayler Hill.

It's a hockey and hoops year for the Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame

Hockey stars Phil Housley, Neal Broten, Gigi Marvin and Henry Boucha and basketball greats Willie Burton, Tayler Hill, Larry McKenzie and Cheryl Reeve form the Class of 2024.

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