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 guard Natisha Hiedeman leaps in the air with her left arm raised as she is introduced in the starting lineup.

Natisha Hiedeman brings a little bit of everything to Minnesota

May 18, 2024

The versatile guard is already an essential part of Minnesota’s chemistry

Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carleton shoots a jump shot in front of her bench. Two of her teammates stand in anticipation as they watch the flight of the ball.

Cheryl Reeve wants Bridget Carleton ‘hunting threes’ this season for Minnesota Lynx

May 12, 2024

Minnesota’s most tenured sharpshooter looks to continue momentum from overseas success

MN Lynx vs Phoenix Mercury, Diamond Miller (F#1) & Napheesa Collier (F#24) celebrate victory final 2023 regular season home game, on September 3rd, 2023 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota (photo credit John McClellan)

2024 WNBA season preview: Minnesota Lynx

May 3, 2024

Expectations trend up after Minnesota’s return to the playoffs in 2023

Cecilia Zandalasini handles the ball for the Minnesota Lynx in a game against the Los Angeles Sparks in 2018 (Photo Credit: Minnesota Lynx)

What a reunion with Cecilia Zandalasini could mean for the 2024 Minnesota Lynx

April 24, 2024

Italian sharpshooter Zandalasini could be a major puzzle piece for the Lynx

Diamond Miller and Courtney Williams pose in their 2024 Minnesota Lynx jerseys. Miller's is blue and Williams' is white, and both have a new jersey patch for Federated Insurance visible near the left shoulder.

What a new jersey patch partnership means for the Minnesota Lynx

April 21, 2024

Lynx expect their 2024 season to have a record-breaking level of corporate partnerships

Utah's Alissa Pili dribbles the ball with her left hand and uses her right arm to try to fend off a defender.

‘It all fell together for us’: Minnesota Lynx land Alissa Pili in 2024 WNBA Draft

April 16, 2024

Minnesota also adds guard Kiki Jefferson at No. 31 overall

Lynx forward Nikolina Milić (31) looks toward the basket and pushes against Sun guard Leigha Brown (32), who blocks her path.

Minnesota, Chicago execute WNBA Draft eve trade

April 14, 2024

Lynx send Nikolina Milić to Sky for Sika Koné and 2025, 2026 draft capital; 2024 first-round pick swap

MN Lynx vs Chicago Sky, Sky team Alanna Smith (F#8), Courtney Williams (G#10), Elizabeth Williams (C-F#1) Kahleah Copper (G-F#2) on May 19th, 2023 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota (photo credit John McClellan)

Alanna Smith and Courtney Williams are bringing a “great ball of energy” to Minnesota

March 13, 2024

The Lynx introduced the pair of free agent newcomers, who expressed their excitement at joining the franchise

Napheesa Collier drives to the hoop

Napheesa Collier reflects on Team USA’s Olympic qualifiers

February 21, 2024

Collier led the US in total scoring across the tournament

MN Lynx vs Connecticut Sun, Natisha Hiedeman (G#2) on June 22nd, 2023 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota (photo credit John McClellan)

Minnesota Lynx open 2024 WNBA free agency with a bang

February 1, 2024

The 2024 Lynx roster is starting to take shape