Minnesota Lynx vs. Connecticut Sun - September 29, 2024

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Standings

Scoring Summary

Teams

Sun logo, Sun 1-0, 1ST 23, 2ND 19, 3RD 15, 4TH 16, TOT 73

Lynx logo, Lynx 0-1, 1ST 16, 2ND 22, 3RD 24, 4TH 8, TOT 70

What's Buzzing

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“Olivia Miles is a special talent.” @DianaTaurasi raves about the Minnesota Lynx rookie and why she’s in a position to dominate the league for the next 10-12 years.

Connecticut Sun

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Was giving our team a mic the right call? 👀 #GoldenHour | #CTSun

Connecticut Sun

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A look back at Fitted by the Sun 😎 Each year, the Connecticut Sun Foundation brings our community together by providing students with $250 gift cards to help them shop for everything they need for the new school year! 👚✨ #GoldenHour | #CTSun

9h

Phee gettin’ to work with @usabasketball. 🇺🇸 #FIBAWWC

12h

which of these September matchups do y’all have circled on your calendar??

Ranking Every Team's Best '26 Jersey 🎽

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Ranking Every Team's Best '26 Jersey 🎽How the best threads stack up across the WNBA this season 📲

Sun-Wings Highlights

08/30/2026

Lynx-Dream Highlights

08/30/2026

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New WNBA Finals Logo 🏆Championship trophy featured in design for the first time in 20 years 📸

Unrivaled Announces Players 👀

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Unrivaled Announces Players 👀Paige, Stewie and Kelsey headline names in 3-on-3 league 📸

Updated WNBA Playoff Bracket 🖼️

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Updated WNBA Playoff Bracket 🖼️Liberty fighting for seeding after win over Sky. Tap for latest standings ➡️

Breaking News

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Breaking NewsNatasha Cloud dismisses Enes Kanter Freedom as Sky ban him from home games (AP)

Clark, Mitchell Combine For 68 🪣

Unstoppable duo. Fever stars both drop 34 points each in blowout win vs. Sun

Simone Biles Attends Fever-Sun Game

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Simone Biles Attends Fever-Sun GameEleven-time Olympic medalist was sitting courtside in Indy

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NaLyssa Smith's injury blows the championship wide open for Lynx and ValkyriesThe Las Vegas Aces are hoping to repeat their 2025 WNBA Championship win, but the team may struggle without NaLyssa Smith on the floor.

Valkyries' Bench Sets Record 🤯

Reserves dropped 54 PTS vs. Sun, a new franchise high

Fever-Sky Drew 3.31M Viewers 🔥

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Fever-Sky Drew 3.31M Viewers 🔥Most-watched regular-season WNBA game since inaugural season 📸

Van Lith Gets 7-Day Deal

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Van Lith Gets 7-Day DealGuard will stay with Sun while Leila Lacan heads for FIBA World Cup play

Wings Clinch Playoff Berth 🙌

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Wings Clinch Playoff Berth 🙌Updated look at postseason bracket after Dallas claims last spot 📲

2K27's Season 1 Gameplay 🎮

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2K27's Season 1 Gameplay 🎮First look at The City and MyTEAM featuring Wemby and Olivia Miles 🎥

Valkyries FINALLY Beat Lynx ‼️

Golden State exorcises demons in 1st win EVER over Minnesota 🎥

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Olivia Miles is winning games, but the Lynx's heart is still Napheesa CollierNapheesa Collier is back and stronger for the Minnesota Lynx, and she's potentially going to power the team all the way to the WNBA Finals this season.

Freedom, White Not Eligible for WNBA Draft

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Freedom, White Not Eligible for WNBA DraftSource says the ex-NBA players trying to enter draft are ineligible amid debate over trans athlete participation (AP)

🚨Mercury Buy Out Bonner

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🚨Mercury Buy Out BonnerPhoenix giving 6x All-Star an 'opportunity to chase a title'

Enes Kanter Freedom Ejected from WNBA Game

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Enes Kanter Freedom Ejected from WNBA GameFormer NBA center ejected from Fever-Sky after he was confronted by Natasha Cloud (AP)

Mystics Clinch Playoff Spot 🎟️

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Mystics Clinch Playoff Spot 🎟️Postseason-bound for first time since 2023 after Sky's loss

Caitlin Clark Drops 37 & 10 🤩

Fever star records new career-high with 8 made triples in the win

Paige Drops 32 on 6/6 3PM 🤯

Wings star had career-high points in a quarter (18) in the 1st

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Cheryl Reeve Has Made Sideline-Inbound Plays A Cheat Code - Zone CoverageOne of the most evident traits of an elite head coach is the ability to capitalize on opportunities and maximize players' individual skill sets. Cheryl

Sparks Break 6-Game Skid

Rae Burrell drops game-high 20 points

highposthoops.com•1w

Cheryl Reeve's MVP take is the correct one — but time will tell if voters agreeOlivia Miles is well on her way to becoming the second player in WNBA history to being named Rookie of the Year and MVP in one season.

Sydney Taylor Cold Game-Winner 🥶

Second one of the season for Sky rookie

The Spectacle Handles Business 🥽

Olivia Miles scores game-high 24 points in win over Mystics 🎥

WNBA Commish: Some People Trying to 'Sow Divisiveness'

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WNBA Commish: Some People Trying to 'Sow Divisiveness'Cathy Engelbert makes comment on debate over transgender athletes (AP)

WNBA Stars' Big Purchases 😂

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WNBA Stars' Big Purchases 😂Sophie Cunningham and Courtney Williams went very different directions after pay increases 📲

Wolves, Lynx Get New Owner 🐺

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Wolves, Lynx Get New Owner 🐺Marc Stad completes deal to become controlling owner of NBA, WNBA franchises at $4.5B valuation (Shams)

highposthoops.com•1w

The Minnesota Lynx have one thing to do this season: win it all The Minnesota Lynx are several games in front of their closest challengers, the Golden State Valkyries — and they could win the WNBA Championship this year.

Olivia Miles Suffers Ankle Injury

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Olivia Miles Suffers Ankle InjuryLynx HC Cheryl Reeve unsure of severity

Lynx-Valkyries Highlights

08/19/2026

Olivia Miles Ankle Breaker ⛸️

Look at the amount of seperation on the 3-point shot

Olivia Miles Injured Late

Lynx star went back to the locker room and then returned to bench area

Latest WNBA Playoff Picture 🖼️

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Latest WNBA Playoff Picture 🖼️Where teams stand after Valkyries clinch 📲

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Brilliant Nia Coffey adjustment makes Lynx even more dangerousCheryl Reeve has figured out how to keep Nia Coffey in the rotation with Napheesa Collier back.

Updated WNBA Playoff Picture 🖼️

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Updated WNBA Playoff Picture 🖼️Sun officially eliminated from contention. Tap for full standings ➡️

The Spectacle Takes Down Aces 🥽

Miles puts up 23 points to spoil A'ja's 32-point night 🎥

Jonquel Jones Drops 23-11 😮‍💨

Liberty star was unstoppable in Connecticut

Caitlin Makes WNBA History 📝

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Caitlin Makes WNBA History 📝Fastest player EVER to 700 assists

Latest WNBA Playoff Picture 🖼️

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Latest WNBA Playoff Picture 🖼️Breaking down updated postseason bracket after Aces clinch

Breaking News

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Breaking NewsFever All-Stars Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell disappointed by home fans booing coach Stephanie White (AP)

Dream Destroy Sun ♨️

Gray, Howard each score 29 pts 🎥

highposthoops.com•2w

Cheryl Reeve’s statement shirts are as meaningful as they are iconic in WNBA circlesCheryl Reeve spoke about the motivation behind her statement T-shirts.

Lynx-Fire Highlights

08/12/2026

Breaking News

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Breaking NewsWNBA denounces 'bad-faith' transgender debate and says league has no eligibility issues (AP)

Rhyne Howard Makes History 🙌

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Rhyne Howard Makes History 🙌Dream star is fastest player EVER to hit 100 threes in a season 📸

New WNBA 3-PT Record 🪣

Lynx's Kayla McBride drops 10 triples on Wings for most in a single game ever

Kayla McBride Breaks 3-PT Record 🎯

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Kayla McBride Breaks 3-PT Record 🎯Lynx star had herself a DAY as she makes the most triples EVER in a WNBA game vs. Wings

Lynx Punch Playoff Ticket 🎟️

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Lynx Punch Playoff Ticket 🎟️Minnesota is first team to clinch a spot after win over Aces 📸

Miles Pulls Up From Logo 🥽

Beat the buzzer too

Lynx CLAMP A'ja 🗜️

Reigning MVP was held to 5/17 shooting as Olivia Miles, Phee put on offensive clinic in win

Breaking News

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Breaking NewsWNBA commissioner says league will continue discussing issue of transgender participation (AP)

highposthoops.com•3w

Minnesota Lynx quietly won the Team USA World Cup roster selectionFans may not be happy that Olivia Miles didn't make the Team USA roster, but things worked out pretty well for the Lynx.

highposthoops.com•3w

Cheryl Reeve’s ruthless critique may be just what the Lynx need after loss to Sparks Coming off a ten-game winning streak, you could expect the Lynx to be pretty happy with where they are, but after a streak-ending surprise loss to the Sparks, C

Playoff Race Heating Up ⚔️

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Playoff Race Heating Up ⚔️Tap for full standings and projected first-round matchups 📲

1 Word for Every Team's Season 🗣️

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1 Word for Every Team's Season 🗣️Bite-sized takes on every club so far 📲

Sparks Snap Lynx Win Streak ⚡️

Los Angeles pops off and defeats Minnesota

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Maya Caldwell Has Found A Home With the Lynx - Zone CoverageAmid the Minnesota Lynx's roster turnover this off-season, there was a litany of questions about this season's roster. They ranged from when Napheesa

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The Lynx Found Their Missing Aussie In Chloe Bibby - Zone CoverageThe Minnesota Lynx have played 31 games this season while missing the most valuable position in an organization. The Australian big. Alanna Smith was the

Plum Bear Hugs Dream HC 😅

Mercury star went all out to hustle for the ball

WNBA Cleveland's Team Name 👀

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WNBA Cleveland's Team Name 👀First look at 'Sirens' logo and colors. (📸 via @clevelandwnba)

Post-Deadline Power Rankings 📊

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Post-Deadline Power Rankings 📊Breaking down every team's title chances after Sunday's trade deadline ➡️

highposthoops.com•4w

Napheesa Collier’s return has already presented Cheryl Reeve with a new challengeGetting Napheesa Collier back has been great for the Lynx, but Cheryl Reeve still has some things to figure out.

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Caitlin Clark’s self-awareness about brutal lapses vs Lynx promises quick turnaroundCaitlin Clark noted a clear area of improvement for herself and the rest of the team after losing to the Lynx.

Wings Handle Sun 😯

Jessica Shepard, Arike Ogunbowale led the charge

Lynx Beat Fever 108-100 🐺

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Lynx Beat Fever 108-100 🐺Olivia Miles (26 PTS, 11-14 FG) leads Minnesota to 10th straight W; Clark drops 19 PTS, 10 AST

Lynx Win 10th Game in a Row 🐺

Longest win streak in WNBA this season

Phee Expected To Stay on Lynx

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Phee Expected To Stay on Lynx5x All-Star likely to remain in Minnesota despite trade rumors (ESPN)

🚨 Sun, Tempo Making Trade

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@TempoBasketball

The Toronto Tempo have acquired Aneesah Morrow in exchange for a second round Draft Pick in 2028 and the rights to Maria Kliundikova. In a corresponding move, the team has waived guard Tima Pouye.

Stewie Top 10 in Scoring 📈

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Stewie Top 10 in Scoring 📈Liberty star passes Candace Parker who happened to be on the call. Tap to watch 🎥

Minnesota's 9th Straight Win 🔥

Collier, Miles, and Williams each score 16 points

Sun-Sky Highlights

07/30/2026

Tempo-Lynx Highlights

07/28/2026

Sun-Mystics Highlights

07/28/2026

Phee, Plum Could Be Traded

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Phee, Plum Could Be TradedLynx and Sparks superstars among players who may move at the deadline (The Athletic)

NBA 2K27 Official Gameplay 🎮

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NBA 2K27 Official Gameplay 🎮Are you copping? 🎥

Updated WNBA Mock Draft 🔢

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Updated WNBA Mock Draft 🔢Full first-round predictions as the race for JuJu Watkins intensifies ➡️

Dunk in WNBA All-Star Game 💥

Dominique Malonga throws it down months after Unrivaled slam

Jonquel Jones Fries Team Coop 🍳

Liberty star's dominant double-double helps Team Spoon get the win

Jonquel Jones Wins ASG MVP 🤩

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Jonquel Jones Wins ASG MVP 🤩Liberty star put on a masterclass vs. Team Coop

Team Spoon Wins ASG ⭐

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Team Spoon Wins ASG ⭐Jonquel Jones drops near triple-double to lead team to 129-122 win over Team Coop 📲

WNBA To Launch Replay Center

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WNBA To Launch Replay CenterLeague announces new investment initiative to start the 2027 season

Azzi Wins 3-Point Contest

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Azzi Wins 3-Point ContestWings' No. 1 pick becomes first rookie to ever win the event

Azzi Goes Off To Make WNBA History 🎯

A score of 30 to win the 3-point contest as a rookie

Obama Surprises WNBA All-Stars

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Obama Surprises WNBA All-StarsFormer President made an appearance at practice in Chicago

A'ja Still WNBA's Top Dog 😤

It's not Olivia, Caitlin or Paige's league...yet

Angel Reese's Barbie Doll 💕

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Angel Reese's Barbie Doll 💕Dream star shares first look. See it here 📲

Updated Power Rankings 📊

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Updated Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands at the All-Star break ➡️

Shooting Stars Comp Is Set 🔒

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Shooting Stars Comp Is Set 🔒Elena Delle Donne, Lauren Jackson headline the participants 📲

Fever Drop 123 PTS on Sun 🤯

Indiana sets new franchise record for points in a game

Fever Could Not Be Tamed 🔥

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Fever Could Not Be Tamed 🔥Clark, Mitchell and Boston combine for 72 pts in beatdown over Sun

WNBA Meeting on Player Safety

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WNBA Meeting on Player SafetyLeague releases statement on recent increase in racist, hateful and abusive messaging towards players

Phee Double-Double in Return 🤩

Back like she never left with 24 and 10 vs. Storm

🚨Phee Returns for Lynx Today

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🚨Phee Returns for Lynx TodayCollier to make season debut after being sidelined for first 10 weeks with ankle injuries (The Athletic)

WNBA 3-Pt Contest Set 🎯

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WNBA 3-Pt Contest Set 🎯Mabrey, Fudd headline field. All 6 participants here 📲

3 Stars Declined 3-Pt Contest ❌

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3 Stars Declined 3-Pt Contest ❌Caitlin, Sabrina and Kayla McBride decided not to participate (ESPN)

McBride. Miles Combine for 65 😳

Lynx duo TORCH Storm en route to close win

Kayla McBride Shows Out 🪣

Fire had no answers for Lynx star

DeWanna Bonner Cooks Sun 🔥

Mercury vet scores season-high 21 points to lead team to 72-63 win

Sun-Mercury Highlights

07/17/2026

🚨 Caitlin Clark Drops 45 & 10

First-ever 40 and 10 game in WNBA history while also breaking a franchise scoring record

Olivia Miles Is Must Watch 👓

'The Spectacle' already breaking records

Collier Drops Jordan Kicks 👟

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Collier Drops Jordan Kicks 👟Lynx star unveils 'Queen Phee' Shoes 📸

McBride Outduels Ogwumike 🥊

Minnesota increases lead for No. 1 spot in league 🎥

WNBA All-Star Rosters 📝

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WNBA All-Star Rosters 📝🐺 Bueckers x Stewie 🤝 A'ja links with Caitlin Clark 📲 Full teams after draft

Minneapolis' 2000s Mt. Rushmore 🤩

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Minneapolis' 2000s Mt. Rushmore 🤩See which Lynx were among Minny's top athletes of the century ➡️

Aaliyah Edwards Drops 21 Off The Bench 🪣

Sun forward couldn't miss in win over Fire

LaMelo: Olivia Miles 'Cold' 🥶

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LaMelo: Olivia Miles 'Cold' 🥶New Wolves star with high praise for Lynx's breakout rookie 🎥

Miles' Career-High 33 Pts😮‍💨

'The Spectacle' combines with Kayla McBride to drop 70 in win over Mercury 🎥

Miles' Career-High 33 Pts😮‍💨

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CAREER-HIGH FOR OLIVIA MILES ✅ SEASON-HIGH FOR KAYLA MCBRIDE ✅ This Lynx duo combined for 70 points in a 104-100 win vs. the Mercury 😮‍💨

Miles Reaches 400 Points 🐺

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Olivia Miles has reached 400 points in her rookie season 👏 Miles is now the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 400 points, 100 rebounds and 100 assists, hitting those marks in just 22 games 🔥

Aces Beat Mercury By 48 🫣

A'ja, Vegas put BTA on Phoenix on national television

Aces' Historic Win 🎰

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Aces' Historic Win 🎰2nd largest point differential in WNBA history

Lynx Move to Top Seed 📶

Miles, McBride combine for 48 points in win over Liberty

Wings-Tempo Sets Record 🎟️

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Wings-Tempo Sets Record 🎟️Duel between Paige and Marina Mabrey is most attended regular season game in WNBA history 📸

Valkyries-Sun Highlights

07/10/2026

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New Cheryl Reeve record proves she's the WNBA coaching GOAT Cheryl Reeve added another milestone to a long and successful coaching career.

Reeve Becomes Winningest HC 🙌

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Reeve Becomes Winningest HC 🙌Lynx coach breaks record for most wins in WNBA history 📸

Cheryl Reeve Earns 380th Win 🔥

Kayla McBride comes through with Phee and Olivia Miles out

Biggest WNBA All-Star Snubs 😬

Top names that missed out on the roster 🎥

WNBA All-Star Reserves 💫

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WNBA All-Star Reserves 💫Angel Reese, Kelsey Plum headline list. Full roster here 📲

Sun-Lynx Highlights

07/06/2026

ESPN Legend Defends Caitlin Clark

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ESPN Legend Defends Caitlin ClarkLinda Cohn rips 'stupidity' of WNBA players' All-Star voting 🎥

Lynx-Liberty Highlights

07/03/2026

Clark Makes 5-Min Statement🎙️

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Clark Makes 5-Min Statement🎙️Caitlin addresses media for first time since Alyssa Thomas incident. Watch here 📲

Wings-Sun Highlights

07/02/2026

WNBA All-Star Starters ⭐

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WNBA All-Star Starters ⭐A'ja and rookie sensation Olivia Miles headline player poll. Full list here 📲

highposthoops.com•2mo

Lynx fans are finally getting the injury news they want to hear"MVPhee" is starting her return to the court and it couldn't come at a better time.

5 Trade Deadline Ideas 💡

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5 Trade Deadline Ideas 💡Swaps involving Kelsey, Arike, more that could improve playoff contenders ➡️

highposthoops.com•2mo

Olivia Miles can look to the Lynx's past to achieve her season goalsMiles is chasing what Maya Moore achieved, but it's even better.

Alyssa Thomas Calls Out WNBA

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Alyssa Thomas Calls Out WNBAMercury star says league 'remains silent' after receiving death threats over Clark altercation

Lynx Move to 15-4 🥵

Minnesota continues hot start taking down the Wings 85-77 despite Paige's 25 point game

Paige, Miles Exchange Words🗣️

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Paige, Miles Exchange Words🗣️Bueckers gets into it with star rookie after hard foul on teammate 🎥

Reeve Ties WNBA Wins Record 👀

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Reeve Ties WNBA Wins Record 👀Lynx HC in first-place tie with Mike Thibault after earning 379th regular season victory

Citron COLD-BLOODED in 4OT Win 🥶

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Citron COLD-BLOODED in 4OT Win 🥶Mystics star didn't flinch in historical victory over Fire 📲

HISTORIC 4OT WNBA GAME 🎞️

Most combined points EVER in 2nd quadruple-OT game in WNBA history

Mystics-Sun Highlights

06/26/2026

Cardoso Drops 30 on 13/13 FG 🤯

Sky center sets new WNBA record for most FGM without a miss

WNBA Icons Advocate for Clark

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WNBA Icons Advocate for ClarkCandace, Delle Donne and Cheryl Reeve want better protection for players

🚨 Marina Mabrey Scores 53 🤯

Tied for most points EVER in a WNBA game while also tying 3PM record

Lynx Get Payback on Mystics 🧨

Minnesota bounces back in down-to-wire matchup in Washington

2026 ESPYS Awards Nominees 🏆

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2026 ESPYS Awards Nominees 🏆Full list of stars in the running for prestigious accolades 📲

zonecoverage.com•2mo

Passing Is the Greatest Weakness In the Lynx's Offense - Zone CoverageFollowing an 84-79 loss to the Washington Mystics, Cheryl Reeve poked a hole in the Minnesota Lynx's top-ranked offense while explaining why the Lynx

WNBA All-Star Voting Update

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WNBA All-Star Voting UpdateFever duo leading the league so far. Full results here 📲