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.

Chicago Sky forward Alanna Smith takes an open right-handed jump shot as a Minnesota Lynx defender is late to close out.

Minnesota Lynx expected to sign free agent forward Alanna Smith

January 27, 2024

Cheryl Reeve and the Lynx take their first dip into free agency

The Minnesota Lynx mid-victory dance after a 97-92 against the Washington Mystics on July 26 at Target Center in Minneapolis (Photo Credit: John McClellan)

2024 WNBA free agency preview: Minnesota Lynx

January 12, 2024

Minnesota looks to make the most of newfound flexibility

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier reacts to a made basket in game two of Minnesota's playoff series against the Connecticut Sun. Guard Kayla McBride celebrates in the foreground.

The Minnesota Lynx’s wild ride comes to an end

September 24, 2023

Reeve, Collier, reflect on the growth of the Minnesota Lynx in 2023

Lindsay Allen and Jessica Shepard in street clothes during Minnesota's final regular season home game against the Phoenix Mercury on September 3rd at Target Center in Minneapolis (Photo Credit: John McClellan)

Key absences loom over Minnesota Lynx playoff opener

September 14, 2023

If the Lynx are going to come back and win against the Connecticut Sun, they’ll likely have to do it without Lindsay Allen and Jessica Shepard

Kayla McBride introduced as part of the Lynx starting lineup on Aug. 4th at Target Center (Photo Credit: John McClellan)

Kayla McBride signs extension to stay ‘home’ in Minnesota

September 8, 2023

‘K-Mac is at the root of all the good that has happened for the team this season’ – Cheryl Reeve

The Minnesota Lynx celebrate in a team huddle after a win.

How the enigmatic Minnesota Lynx discovered a winning formula late in the WNBA season

August 26, 2023

The Lynx will need to play like they did recently against the Dallas Wings in the playoffs

Lindsay Allen, Minnesota’s orchestrator of energy and pace

August 11, 2023

Allen holding down a tough position for the Minnesota Lynx

How the Minnesota Lynx keep growing their audience

August 10, 2023

Inside the significant jump in attendance, TV ratings this season

The Minnesota Lynx mid-victory dance after a 97-92 against the Washington Mystics on July 26 at Target Center in Minneapolis (Photo Credit: John McClellan)

The Minnesota Lynx are turning learning into winning

August 1, 2023

Diamond Miller, Dorka Juhász leveling up fast

Napheesa Collier has her hands raised to receive high fives from fellow Lynx teammates.

Napheesa Collier’s star keeps rising higher and higher

July 24, 2023

Napheesa Collier is enjoying a special kind of comeback campaign in 2023