Minnesota Lynx

Graphic with photo of Alanna Smith (8) celebrating and smiling toward the right during a game between the Minnesota Lynx and Seattle Storm. Mercedes Russell walks with her back to the camera slightly in front of Smith. White text on orange background below reads "The Alanna Smith Lynx". Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Headshots of host Howard Megdal and guest Alanna Smith at lower right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Alanna Smith powers Minnesota Lynx hot start, eyes Australia gold

By The Next / June 11, 2024

Smith talks making it in the WNBA, Opals at the Olympics and more

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

By Terry Horstman / 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

By Terry Horstman / June 7, 2024

Napheesa Collier: ‘We play everyday with joy’

Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx runs up the court and high-fives teammate Kayla McBride against the Los Angeles Sparks

Napheesa Collier’s MVP-level play has fueled the Lynx’s hot start

By Lucas Seehafer / May 30, 2024

Gone are the days of spunky, overachieving Minnesota

Napheesa Collier battles for the ball

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Can anyone stop Napheesa Collier? Or injuries?

By The Next / May 29, 2024

Host Howard Megdal and Lynx beat writer Lucas Seehafer discuss the Lynx’s season and the injury plight plaguing the WNBA.

Diamond Miller looks down the court on July 5th, 2023 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Lynx Guard Miller out indefinitely following knee surgery

By Lucas Seehafer / May 29, 2024

A ‘definitive timetable has not been set’ regarding Miller’s return. In the meantime, Bridget Carleton will step up

Shakira Austin yells in celebration in front of a packed Connecticut Sun crowd during a WNBA game, while Sun players at the edge of the frame catch their breath

Sunday Notes, Week 1: Collier, Jones, Austin shine; Indiana, Seattle struggle

By Emily Adler / May 19, 2024

A “who’s hot and who’s not” of opening-week showings

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

By Terry Horstman / 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

By Terry Horstman / May 12, 2024

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

Minnesota Lynx guard Natisha Hiedeman cradles the ball while extending her arm to shoot a layup around the reach of Chicago Sky center Elizabeth Williams during a WNBA preseason game.

Sunday Notes, preseason edition: Concerns in Atlanta and Dallas

By Emily Adler / May 12, 2024

Plus, observations about Indiana, Minnesota and Phoenix