Minnesota Lynx vs. Phoenix Mercury - September 21, 2025

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Scoring Summary

Teams

Mercury logo, Mercury 0-1, 1ST 24, 2ND 23, 3RD 12, 4TH 10, TOT 69

Mercury(0-1)

Lynx logo, Lynx 1-0, 1ST 22, 2ND 18, 3RD 19, 4TH 23, TOT 82

Lynx(1-0)

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2ND

3RD

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TOT

24

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12

10

69

22

18

19

23

82

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USA TODAY Sports

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Napheesa Collier returned from ankle surgery to score 24 points with 10 rebounds in the Minnesota Lynx's win over the Seattle Storm. https://t.co/pHu9IHnLxz

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The Phoenix Mercury will be having an All-Star in the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game after this player was named as a replacement. https://t.co/TqKlHGwsnC

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Phoenix Mercury

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Signing off ✌️

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Live Odds	Spread	O/U	Moneyline
Phoenix Mercury	+8.5 -110	O 159 -114	+300
Minnesota Lynx	-8.5 -110	U 159 -106	-400

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

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

00:59

Phee Double-Double in Return 🤩

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

02:00

Alyssa Thomas Double-Double on Sparks 👊

Mercury star was sensational in win over rivals

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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)

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

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

01:58

McBride. Miles Combine for 65 😳

Lynx duo TORCH Storm en route to close win

02:00

Kayla McBride Shows Out 🪣

Fire had no answers for Lynx star

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DeWanna Bonner delivers rare Mercury bright spot with career milestoneDeWanna Bonner added another milestone to her long list of accomplishments.

02:00

DeWanna Bonner Cooks Sun 🔥

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

01:56

Sun-Mercury Highlights

07/17/2026

00:59

🚨 Caitlin Clark Drops 45 & 10

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

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

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

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

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

01:56

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 😮‍💨

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Miles Reaches 400 Points 🐺

ESPN Insights

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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 🔥

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highposthoops.com•1w

Season-defining Mercury decision looms as struggles continue The Phoenix Mercury must make a critical decision as their season goes from bad to worse.

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

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

highposthoops.com•1w

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

01:57

Kelsey Mitchell Outduels Alyssa Thomas 🤫

Fever star drops 29 in primetime matchup

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

01:53

Cheryl Reeve Earns 380th Win 🔥

Kayla McBride comes through with Phee and Olivia Miles out

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Clark Returns Tonight 👀Caitlin (back) to play vs. Sparks, but will sit Thursday vs. Mercury 🎥

01:26

Biggest WNBA All-Star Snubs 😬

Top names that missed out on the roster 🎥

highposthoops.com•2w

Desperate Sparks, Mercury have tough Chennedy Carter decision to make after Aces exitThe Aces waived Chennedy Carter, giving struggling teams an opportunity to pick u a high-level scorer if they’re willing to take the risk.

01:58

Sky-Mercury Highlights

07/07/2026

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

01:59

Sun-Lynx Highlights

07/06/2026

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

01:58

Lynx-Liberty Highlights

07/03/2026

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

01:59

Storm-Mercury Highlights

07/02/2026

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

highposthoops.com•2w

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.

highposthoops.com•2w

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.

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

01:59

Copper Goes Off on Tempo 😈

Mercury star drops 27 as Toronto falls 89-80 without Marina Mabrey

01:59

Lynx Move to 15-4 🥵

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

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

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

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

01:19

HISTORIC 4OT WNBA GAME 🎞️

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

highposthoops.com•3w

Underrated offseason addition is finally answering glaring Mercury needThe Phoenix Mercury have finally gotten some wins and great production from Valeriane Ayayi.

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Sophie on Viral Point Meme 🤣Fever guard couldn't help herself 🎥

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Mercury HC on AT's SuspensionNate Tibbetts doesn't think WNBA conducted a 'thorough investigation'

01:42

Cardoso Drops 30 on 13/13 FG 🤯

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

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

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Fever HC on Thomas SuspensionStephanie White appreciates league for postgame review of Flagrant 2 foul

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🚨 WNBA Suspends Alyssa ThomasMercury star punished one game for making contact with 'fist to the throat area' of Caitlin Clark

01:17

🚨 Marina Mabrey Scores 53 🤯

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

01:59

Lynx Get Payback on Mystics 🧨

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

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

Vid of Clark Hit on Ground 😬

00:15

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Mercury Troll Fever, ClarkPhoenix appears to be sending a message 📲

zonecoverage.com•3w

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

02:00

Copper, Thomas TORCH Fever 🧯

Mercury duo combine for 52 in Indy

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Caitlin Clark Injures BackFever star will not return vs. Mercury

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

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Clark Calls Out 'Ridiculous' TechFever star unhappy with technical for clapping after scuffle with Mercury

01:59

Caitlin Outduels Alyssa Thomas ⚔️

Fever star shines in 2H after going down early to Mercury

01:59

Mystics-Lynx Highlights

06/21/2026

01:58

Mercury Snaps Losing Streak 🌵

Phoenix gets back on track with blowout win against Storm

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Angel Reese Breaks Record 🤫Dream star reflects on becoming fastest player in WNBA history to reach 1,000 rebounds 🎥

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Lynx HC on Miles' StrugglesCheryl Reeve thinks rookie will benefit from 7-point, 6 turnover performance Friday

01:54

Lynx are on Fire 🔥

Minnesota continues impressive season with win over Valkyries behind Nia Coffey and Courtney Williams

01:30

🚨Marina Mabrey Makes 9 Threes

Tempo star ties WNBA record just one week after Chelsea Gray's historic night

04:30

Wild Bulletin Board Material Season Finale 🤣

Fernando Mendoza, Olivia Miles and Darryn Peterson try to get into Christian Pulisic's rager

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Re-Drafting the 2024 Class 🔄How Caitlin, Angel and Co. stack up two years later ➡️

01:57

A'ja Has Field Day vs. Mercury 💪

Aces star continues dominance over Phoenix in WNBA Finals rematch

01:33

Miles Drops 31 on 80% FG 😱

Lynx star broke the record for most points in a first half by a rookie

01:28

Don't Panic About The Aces Yet 😰

This has happened before...

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Top All-Star Vote-Getters 👀A'ja and Paige lead the ballot. Full list here 📲

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WNBA Adding Six Games 📈League announces 50-game regular season starting in 2027

01:59

Lynx Demolish Fire 🧯

Minnesota continues hot start to season with blowout win against Portland

highposthoops.com•1mo

Underrated Lynx player just became even more dangerous Anastasiia Olairi Kosu has carved out a respectable niche for herself on the Lynx roster. She’s a strong defensive presence and skilled at scoring in the paint.

Bleacher Report•1mo

Updated Top 25 Player Rankings 📊Olivia Miles making a major leap while Caitlin Clark slides in the pecking order ➡️

highposthoops.com•1mo

Phoenix Mercury shouldn't resist tempting JJ Quinerly possibilityAfter being waived by the Dallas Wings, JJ Quinerly is searching for a new home, and the Phoenix Mercury could be the perfect fit.

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Liberty Reach Commissioner's Cup FinalNew York secures spot in championship game after against Mystics; await top seed of Western Conference

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Flagrant 2 Committed on AngelTempo forward Isabelle Harrison ejected for taking down Dream star

highposthoops.com•1mo

Aces exposed glaring Lynx weakness stars almost made us forget aboutThe Lynx battled the defending Aces admirably, but still lost a close game. One of their weaknesses was on full display.

01:57

Sparks-Mercury Highlights

06/13/2026

01:58

A'ja Keeps Vegas Atop Cup Standings 💪

Wilson, Gray double-doubles spoil Miles' career-high 29-point game 🎥

01:21

Clark, Boston Make WNBA History 📈

Fever stars become 1st teammates ever to each record a 30-point double-double

01:56

Paige Drops 31 on 70% FG 😱

With no free throws. Bueckers leads Wings to Commissioner’s Cup victory over Mercury

01:47

🚨 Chelsea Gray Makes 9 Threes

4x champ ties WNBA record for most triples made in a game

01:57

Mercury Couldn't Stop Paige 💀

Wings star had a field day in win over Phoenix

highposthoops.com•1mo

Lynx's early season success is more proof Cheryl Reeve is the GOATThere are plenty of good coaches in the WNBA, but one of them has the kind of coaching skills that are truly rare.

01:26

Olivia Miles Is the Best Rookie ⭐️

Lynx guard favorite for ROTY AND even generating some MVP buzz

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Olivia Miles Drops 24 on Paige, Azzi 👀Final box score stats and highlights from Lynx's win over Wings 📲

01:57

Valks Take Down Mercury 💥

Golden State takes care of business against Phoenix

01:59

Lynx Demolish Wings 🧨

Minnesota wins 8th straight game in dominant fashion

Bleacher Report•1mo

New WNBA Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands after the season's first month ➡️

01:58

Mercury-Fire Highlights

06/05/2026

01:59

Lynx Win 7 Straight 📈

Minnesota continues win streak after dominant 88-68 victory to Seattle

01:26

What's Going On With The Fever? 🤔

Tensions running high after .500 start

zonecoverage.com•2mo

Nia Coffey and Natasha Howard Are Off To A Historic Start With the Lynx - Zone CoverageComing into the season, the Lynx were a tough team to project. Their conference finals loss to the Phoenix Mercury was a disappointment after they spent

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Miles Breaks Clark's Rookie Record 🤫Tap in for reactions to 2nd overall pick's monster game vs. Valkyries 📲

01:30

Olivia Miles Makes 8 Threes 💦

No. 2 pick in WNBA draft sets new rookie record for triples made in a game

01:54

Lynx Own Valkyries 😅

Olivia Miles' record-setting game pushes Minnesota to 7-0 all-time vs. Golden State

01:53

Mercury-Storm Highlights

06/03/2026

highposthoops.com•2mo

Mercury season is doomed without more young talent and spacingIt's hard to believe that this Phoenix Mercury team was just in the Finals. They eliminated both the Lynx and the Liberty last year.

highposthoops.com•2mo

Olivia Miles has given Courtney Williams what no other Lynx player couldCourtney Williams is thriving alongside Olivia Miles, and the reason why could not be more obvious.

01:57

Lynx-Mercury Highlights

06/01/2026

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Fever Keeping Stephanie WhiteIndy Star reporter refutes Skip Bayless' viral post regarding HC's dismissal 📲

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Hailey Van Lith Re-Joins SunNo. 11 pick in 2025 draft getting a developmental contract despite being waived earlier (ESPN)

01:59

Mercury-Liberty Highlights

05/29/2026

01:53

Lynx Improve to 6-2 🐈‍⬛

Minnesota moves to first place in WNBA standings after win vs. Sky

01:59

Mercury-Liberty Highlights

05/27/2026

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Angel Reese's Box Score In LossLynx took down Atlanta by the final score of 96-81

01:59

Lynx Smother Dream 😈

Minnesota had no issues with top-seeded Atlanta

01:59

Liberty Gets Back on Track 🗽

Johannes leads NY in win to snap 3-game losing streak

01:28

Angel Reese Is Dominating 😤

Dream were big winners after offseason trade

zonecoverage.com•2mo

The Lynx Rebuilt Their Defense After the Offseason Exodus - Zone CoverageCheryl Reeve shares a statistic with the media after certain Minnesota Lynx wins. The Lynx are 175-9 since 2010 when holding opponents to under 40%

01:59

Mercury-Dream Highlights

05/24/2026

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Olivia Miles Makes History 📈No. 2 overall pick in elite company through first 6 WNBA games

highposthoops.com•2mo

Olivia Miles is making a strong case for ROY after only six games with the LynxOlivia Miles might be in her rookie season with the Minnesota Lynx, but she is running the court as if she's been out there a lot longer than six games.

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Natasha Howard is making a case for a Lynx starting role all seasonNatasha Howard has been having herself a ball game with the Minnesota Lynx, and may be earning the right to continue starting even after her injured teammates return.

01:59

Lynx Take Down Sky 🐱

Natasha Howard drops 26 points to help Minnesota get back-to-back wins

01:12

WNBA Surprises, Disappointments 👀

10 days into the season, this is where we're at

highposthoops.com•2mo

Lynx's biggest issue isn't something Napheesa Collier return can fixThe Lynx have a massive issue that not even Napheesa Collier's return can fix.

01:57

Hamby Heats Up in Phoenix ♨️

Mercury had no answers for Sparks star

01:58

Tempo-Lynx Highlights

05/21/2026

01:58

Brittney Sykes Drops 31 on Mercury 😮‍💨

Tempo star brought the heat in Phoenix tonight

01:59

Sky-Lynx Highlights

05/17/2026

highposthoops.com•2mo

Cheryl Reeve is doing everything she can to prevent Napheesa Collier disasterNapheesa Collier had a chance to make a long-term commitment to the Lynx, but chose not to. So, are the Lynx headed toward another free agency disaster?

01:59

Sky-Mercury Highlights

05/15/2026

01:00

Paige Drops 27 & 8 in Loss 😬

Wings star falls to 0-4 against Lynx since entering WNBA

01:59

Lynx-Wings Highlights

05/14/2026

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First WNBA Power Rankings 📊How every team stacks up ahead of the season tipoff ➡️

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SI Swimsuit Photoshoot 🔥Livvy Dunne, Ilona Maher, Napheesa Collier and Sophie Cunningham pose for 2026 issue 📸

01:58

Lynx-Mercury Highlights

05/12/2026

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Paige Describes WNBA Stars 👀Bueckers appears in Hot Ones Versus alongside Aaliyah Edwards 🎥

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Angel Reese, Olivia Miles Put On Show 🔥Tap in for fan reactions to epic duel between stars 📲

01:59

Mercury-Valkyries Highlights

05/10/2026

highposthoops.com•2mo

New refereeing focus is still missing the point, according to Cheryl ReeveCheryl Reeve started this season just how she ended the last one: unhappy with the referees.

01:59

Dream Comeback Win vs. Lynx 🅰️

Angel's game-saving block spoils Olivia Miles' WNBA debut

00:33

Angel Reese Game-Saving Swat 🚫

3rd block caps off double-double in Dream debut

Olivia Miles TORCHING Dream 🧯

Minnesota Lynx

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01:58

Mercury Obliterates Aces 😳

Phoenix spoils A'ja and Las Vegas' ring day with 99-66 blowout win

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WNBA Opening Night HighlightsBest reactions and moments from 3-game slate

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Top 25 WNBA Player Rankings 👀How Caitlin, Angel, more stack up ahead of tonight's season tipoff ➡️

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WNBA 'Rebel Edition' Unis 🔥Every squad drops new looks ahead of Opening Night 📸

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Phee: WNBA 'Too Physical'Lynx star hoping for significant changes to how game is officiated 🎥

highposthoops.com•3mo

Minnesota Lynx's surprising draft choice could be the hero they desperately needThe Lynx are moving mysteriously this season, but drafting Olivia Miles might have been one of the smartest moves the team's made.