Posts by Terry Horstman

Terry Horstman is a Minneapolis-based writer and covers the Minnesota Lynx beat for The Next. He previously wrote about the Minnesota Timberwolves for A Wolf Among Wolves, and his other basketball writing has been published by Flagrant Magazine, HeadFake Hoops, Taco Bell Quarterly, and others. He's the creative nonfiction editor for the sports-themed literary magazine, the Under Review.

Minnesota Lynx forwards Napheesa Collier and Alanna Smith celebrate with a chest bump after Smith made a basket and drew a foul against the Washington Mystics.

Minnesota’s identity was on full display in back-to-back wins over the Mystics

August 19, 2024

The Lynx matched last season’s win total with 13 games left

Minnesota Lynx players Alanna Smith, Bridget Carleton, and Napheesa Collier, and Coach Cheryl Reeve pose at center court of Target Center

Lynx quartet ready to take center stage as the Olympic curtain rises in Paris

July 26, 2024

Napheesa Collier: ‘I know everyone’s coming for blood’

Lynx co-captains reflect on first half success at 2024 WNBA All-Star Weekend

July 21, 2024

“It’s really special, especially with the season we’re having,” Kayla McBride said.

Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride celebrates during a game against the Phoenix Mercury.

Kayla McBride’s All-Star nod is a testament to the grind

July 11, 2024

McBride: ‘Minnesota has been such a saving grace for me and my career’

Madison Schiller (center) during Minnesota Lynx vs Atlanta Dream game, on June 19, 2024, at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Madison Schiller’s unique path to Minnesota Lynx data scientist

July 3, 2024

‘It definitely is combining both my passions in life’

Minnesota Lynx president of business operations Carley Knox and head coach Cheryl Reeve smile and pose for a photo with a custom Lynx jersey made for Knox. The jersey reads "Grand Marshal" with the number 24.

What it means to Minnesota Lynx’s Carley Knox to be grand marshal of Twin Cities Pride Parade

June 29, 2024

‘I just feel like I’ve been fighting this fight for so long’

Lynx players pose for a photo after winning the Commissioner's Cup

Chemistry and culture propel Lynx to Commissioner’s Cup title

June 26, 2024

Napheesa Collier: ‘We’re here’

Napheesa Collier drives to the hoop in USA Basketball's Olympic Qualifying game against Belgium on February 8, 2024 (Photo Credit: USA Basketball)

Napheesa Collier’s growth and excellence represented in Team USA selection

June 16, 2024

Napheesa Collier is headed back to the Olympics with Team USA. This time around, she plans to play a much bigger role

Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride is shown with her back to the camera, running down the court with both hands up in celebration.

‘Pass her the ball’: Kayla McBride is turning Lynx games into three-point shooting clinics

June 11, 2024

McBride posted one of the best two-game shooting stretches in WNBA history

Lynx players celebrate a victory

Defense defines Minnesota’s early-season success

June 7, 2024

Napheesa Collier: ‘We play everyday with joy’