Posts by Lucas Seehafer

Lucas Seehafer is a general reporter for The IX Basketball. He is also a physical therapist and professor at the undergraduate level. His work has previously appeared at Baseball Prospectus, Forbes, FanSided, and various other websites.

Jonquel Jones drapes a towel over her back while being helped off the court by teammates and medical staff

What does the data say about WNBA injuries and scheduling?

November 20, 2025

Ways the current schedule has impacted injuries, and how that might get better or worse moving forward

A player in a green jersey jumps over a player in a white jersey on a basketball court

The Lynx fought to the end, but it ultimately wasn’t enough

September 29, 2025

Williams: ‘Shout-out to us for not giving up’

Courtney Williams (left) and Napheesa Collier (right) collide in mid-air wearing blue 'Minnesota' jerseys

How depth is fueling Minnesota’s hot start

May 29, 2025

The Lynx have a robust rotation with eight players averaging double-digit minutes

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

May 30, 2024

Gone are the days of spunky, overachieving Minnesota

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

Lynx Guard Miller out indefinitely following knee surgery

May 29, 2024

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

Connecticut Sun forward Brionna Jones looks to shoot as Atlanta Dream forward Nia Coffey defends

The WNBA’s injury problem

April 15, 2024

2023 saw an increase in injuries across the league

UConn junior Azzi Fudd watches from the bench while teammates warm up. She is wearing UConn's black warm up uniform.

Connecticut can’t catch an injury break, and there’s no simple fix

December 13, 2023

Sometimes, life just isn’t fair

Minnesota Lynx head coach and president of basketball operations Cheryl Reeve sits at the podium and addresses the media. Her arms are crossed in front of her and resting on the table, and a backdrop behind her features Lynx and Mayo Clinic logos.

Cheryl Reeve on building culture, success and The Bubble

August 23, 2023

Reeve sits down with The Next to discuss her approach to coaching and winning

Connecticut Sun forward Brionna Jones looks to shoot as Atlanta Dream forward Nia Coffey defends

WNBA Injury Tracker: Who gets hurt, how often, and why it matters

July 5, 2023

Bookmark our real-time guide to injuries in the WNBA

Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas sits on the bench alertly, with her hands clasped in front of her.

Two Ups and a Down: Alyssa Thomas MVP edition

May 27, 2023

Plus, an icon’s defense and the rise of Jackie Young