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No. 8-seeded Liberty Sweeps top seeded Lynxs to Advance to WNBA semifinals (87 – 71)

September 30, 2026
No. 8-seeded Liberty Sweeps top seeded Lynxs to Advance to WNBA semifinals (87 – 71)

New York Liberty just completed one of the biggest upset in WNBA Playoff history as they sweep the top seeded Minnesota Lynxs (87 – 71). New York became the first No. 8 seed to eliminate a No. 1 seed in the league’s 30-year history.

The Liberty set the tone early, leading wire-to-wire behind dominant performances from their frontcourt core. Jonquel Jones delivered a monster double-double with 21 points and 13 rebounds, while Breanna Stewart added 21 points to anchor New York’s relentless offense. Sabrina Ionescu chipped in 18 points, orchestrating a balanced attack that kept Minnesota on its heels all evening.

The Lynx, coming off an impressive regular season, struggled to establish momentum against New York’s physical defense. Courtney Williams led Minnesota with 18 points, while Napheesa Collier and Kayla McBride contributed 14 points each. However, Minnesota could not close a late gap after Stewart sank key free throws following a flagrant foul in the second half.

The loss marks a bittersweet moment for the Lynx; despite the early exit, guard Olivia Miles was named Rookie of the Year, and head coach Cheryl Reeve was honored with the Coach of the Year award.

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New York now advances to the WNBA semifinals, awaiting the winner of the Atlanta-Washington series.

Lynx Sweep Top WNBA Honors as Olivia Miles Wins Rookie of the Year and Cheryl Reeve Coach of the Year

September 29, 2026
Lynx Sweep Top WNBA Honors as Olivia Miles Wins Rookie of the Year and Cheryl Reeve Coach of the Year

The Minnesota Lynx received two major WNBA awards on Monday: Olivia Miles was named Rookie of the Year, and Cheryl Reeve was named Coach of the Year for a league-record fifth time.

Miles, the second overall pick out of TCU, was a unanimous selection after setting the WNBA rookie scoring record. She broke the mark with 790 points. She averaged 19.8 points, 6.0 assists and 4.7 rebounds while shooting 49.2% from the field. She also set a rookie record with eight three-pointers in a single game, a June 4 win over the Valkyries. She is the sixth Lynx player to win the award.

Reeve received 40 of 74 votes from the media panel, and Golden State’s Natalie Nakase finished second with 20. Reeve led the Lynx to a 33-11 record and the top seed in the Western Conference playoffs, and became the league’s all-time winningest coach on July 8.

The awards came just before the Lynx traveled to New York for an elimination game in their best-of-three first-round series, after losing the opener at home to the Liberty.

Lynx Cruise Past Fever to Close Out 2026 Regular Season (86-66)

September 25, 2026
Lynx Cruise Past Fever to Close Out 2026 Regular Season (86-66)

The Minnesota Lynx wrapped up their 2026 WNBA regular season with an authoritative 86-66 victory over the Indiana Fever on Thursday night at Target Center.

Minnesota set a commanding tone right from the opening tip. Capitalizing on crisp ball movement and aggressive defense, the Lynx surged to a 32-13 lead by the end of the first quarter. By halftime, Minnesota held a dominant 62-32 advantage, effectively putting the game out of reach. Kayla McBride led all scorers with 22 points, sinking six three-pointers, while Natasha Howard added 21 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks. Point guard Courtney Williams efficiently orchestrated the offense, dishing out 10 assists alongside nine points and seven rebounds.

The Fever struggled to break down Minnesota’s defense, shooting just 34.2% from the field and committing 15 turnovers. Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell were held to a combined 12 points as Indiana’s high-powered offense faltered under relentless pressure.

With the victory, Minnesota carries strong momentum into the postseason. Despite the loss, Indiana concludes its campaign as the highest-scoring offense in WNBA history (96.0 PPG) and locked in as the No. 6 seed, setting up an intriguing first-round playoff series against the Las Vegas Aces.

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Clark’s Big Night Powers Fever Past Minnesota (96 – 77)

September 23, 2026
Clark’s Big Night Powers Fever Past Minnesota (96 – 77)

The Indiana Fever closed out last regular game at home with a statement, defeating the Minnesota Lynx 96-77 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on September 22, 2026. Caitlin Clark led all scorers with 27 points, nine assists, seven rebounds and four steals, while Kelsey Mitchell added 20 points with four assists The Fever led by 23 points at halftime, prompting Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve to bench her starters to rest them rather and be ready for the coming play off.

The two teams will meet again Thursday in Minneapolis for the final game of the regular season before the playoffs begin.

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Playoff scenarios: The Lynx (32-11) can clinch the top seed for the third straight season with a win Thursday, or if Golden State loses either of its final two games, and Minnesota can finish no worse than second regardless of Thursday’s result. For Indiana, the win already guarantees no worse than sixth place, and the Fever (28-15) could still climb as high as third in a longshot scenario requiring a win over Minnesota plus losses by both Atlanta and Las Vegas. A more realistic outcome has Indiana finishing sixth and opening the playoffs against defending champion Las Vegas.

Minnesota Lynx Rookie Olivia Miles Breaks Sue Bird’s WNBA Rookie Assist Record

August 11, 2026
Minnesota Lynx Rookie Olivia Miles Breaks Sue Bird’s WNBA Rookie Assist Record

Minnesota Lynx rookie point guard Olivia Miles continues her historic debut season, surpassing legendary point guard Sue Bird’s rookie assist total (191) to climb higher on the league’s all-time freshman leaderboards. Selected second overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft, Miles has energized Minnesota with elite court vision, high-volume scoring, and signature playmaking.

Through 32 games, Miles has compiled 193 assists, averaging roughly 6.0 assists per game. At her current pace, she is projected to finish the expanded 44-game WNBA regular season with approximately 265 assists, which will put her at 2nd in the All-Time Rookie Assist ranking.

While Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark holds the overall WNBA rookie record at 337 assists (set in 2024), Miles passing iconic playmakers like Bird underscores her immense impact. As the engine of the WNBA-leading Lynx, Miles remains the clear frontrunner for Rookie of the Year.

Lynx Outlast Fever 108–100 Behind Olivia Miles’ Big Night (108 – 100)

August 3, 2026
Lynx Outlast Fever 108–100 Behind Olivia Miles’ Big Night (108 – 100)

In one of the most explosive offensive clashes of the WNBA season, the Minnesota Lynx held off a relentless fourth-quarter rally by the Indiana Fever to secure a 108–100 victory at Target Center. Both teams came out firing in a blistering first quarter that ended tied at 36 points apiece—matching the league record for the highest-scoring opening period. Minnesota seized control in the second quarter to build a 64–53 halftime lead, eventually extending their advantage to 96–82 midway through the fourth quarter before Indiana mounted a furious late run.

Indiana cut the deficit to 100–98 with under three minutes remaining, but crucial late baskets from Minnesota’s backcourt sealed the win. The Lynx out-executed Indiana down the stretch, capitalizing on a 12 to 6 turnover advantage and an 11–5 edge on the offensive glass to notch their 10th consecutive victory.

Rookie sensation Olivia Miles spearheaded Minnesota’s hyper-efficient offense, pouring in 28 points. Miles set the tone in the second quarter with a dominant 14-point frame that gave the Lynx room to breathe. Paired with Courtney Williams’ 27-point effort, Miles displayed poise beyond her years, orchestrating key possessions in the final minutes to fend off Indiana’s comeback attempt.

Veteran guard Kelsey Mitchell was nearly unstoppable for Indiana, finishing with a game-high 37 points on a remarkably efficient 14-of-21 shooting from the field, including 6-of-8 from beyond the arc. The performance marked her fifth 30-point game of the season and her 14th consecutive game scoring 20+ points—the second-longest such streak in WNBA history behind only A’ja Wilson.

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After wrapping up a three-game road trip, the Indiana Fever return home to host the defending champion Las Vegas Aces on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Lynx hit the road for a four-game swing, starting Thursday against the Los Angeles Sparks.

2026 WNBA Draft: Every Pick from Azzi Fudd to Lani White

April 14, 2026

The 2026 WNBA Draft took place yesterday, April 13, 2026, and it was a historic night for UCLA, which set a record with six players selected, including five in the first round alone. Azzi Fudd (UConn) was selected No. 1 overall by the Dallas Wings.Here is the full list of picks from all three rounds:

Here is the full list of picks from all three rounds:

1st Round

Pick Team Player Position School/Club
1 Dallas Wings Azzi Fudd G UConn
2 Minnesota Lynx Olivia Miles G TCU
3 Seattle Storm Awa Fam C Spain
4 Washington Mystics Lauren Betts C UCLA
5 Chicago Sky Gabriela Jaquez G/F UCLA
6 Toronto Tempo Kiki Rice G UCLA
7 Portland Fire Iyana Martín Carrión G Spain
8 Golden State Valkyries Flau’jae Johnson G LSU (Traded to SEA)
9 Washington Mystics Angela Dugalić F UCLA
10 Indiana Fever Raven Johnson G South Carolina
11 Washington Mystics Cotie McMahon F Ole Miss
12 Connecticut Sun Nell Angloma F France
13 Atlanta Dream Madina Okot C South Carolina
14 Seattle Storm Taina Mair G Duke
15 Connecticut Sun Gianna Kneepkens G UCLA

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2nd Round

Pick Team Player Position School/Club
1 Dallas Wings Azzi Fudd G UConn
2 Minnesota Lynx Olivia Miles G TCU
3 Seattle Storm Awa Fam C Spain
4 Washington Mystics Lauren Betts C UCLA
5 Chicago Sky Gabriela Jaquez G/F UCLA
6 Toronto Tempo Kiki Rice G UCLA
7 Portland Fire Iyana Martín Carrión G Spain
8 Golden State Valkyries Flau’jae Johnson G LSU (Traded to SEA)
9 Washington Mystics Angela Dugalić F UCLA
10 Indiana Fever Raven Johnson G South Carolina
11 Washington Mystics Cotie McMahon F Ole Miss
12 Connecticut Sun Nell Angloma F France
13 Atlanta Dream Madina Okot C South Carolina
14 Seattle Storm Taina Mair G Duke
15 Connecticut Sun Gianna Kneepkens G UCLA

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3rd Round

Pick Team Player Position School/Club
31 Dallas Wings Zee Spearman F Tennessee
32 Chicago Sky Tonie Morgan G Kentucky
33 Connecticut Sun Serah Williams F UConn
34 Washington Mystics Rori Harmon G Texas
35 Los Angeles Sparks Amelia Hassett F Kentucky
36 Toronto Tempo Charlise Dunn G Davidson
37 Portland Fire Taylor Bigby G TCU
38 Golden State Valkyries Kokoro Tanaka G Japan
39 Seattle Storm Grace VanSlooten F Michigan State
40 Indiana Fever Jessica Timmons G Alabama
41 New York Liberty Manuela Puoch F Australia
42 Phoenix Mercury Eszter Ratkai TBD Hungary
43 Atlanta Dream Kejia Ran TBD China
44 Las Vegas Aces Jordan Obi F Kentucky
45 Minnesota Lynx Lani White G Utah

WNBA Draft will be this April 14th

March 13, 2025

WNBA has announced that their annual draft will be this 14th of April at The Shed in New York City. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will announce the draft picks live on ESPN with exclusive coverage beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET.

The first 5 draft picks will be;
1 – Dallas Wings
2 – Seattle Storm
3 and 4 – Washington Mystics
5 – Golden State Valkyries

UConn Guard Paige Bueckers and Olivia Miles of Notre Dame are projected to be the top two picks of the draft, that is if they decide to go pro this year and give up their final year of college eligibility.