Posts by Lucas Seehafer

Lucas Seehafer is a general reporter for The Next. 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.

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

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

Two Ups and a Down: Opening Night edition

May 20, 2023

Griner’s return the ultimate highlight of the first day of WNBA action

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The WNBA has an injury (tracking) issue

May 10, 2023

‘It does kind of feel like you’re reading a book with half the pages ripped out’

Minnesota Lynx forward Jessica Shepard (10) reacts during a game against the Chicago Sky at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 14, 2022. (Photo credit: John McLellan)

2023 WNBA free agency preview: Minnesota Lynx

January 5, 2023

After a rough 2022 season —Minnesota is ‘on a mission’ to get better this offseason

Minnesota Lynx tab Clare Duwelius as new general manager

December 13, 2022

Duwelius has been a member of the Lynx’s front office since 2014

Las Vegas Aces center Iliana Rupert (21) tries to block Minnesota Lynx forward Natalie Achonwa's close-range shot from behind.

What Natalie Achonwa’s pregnancy means for the Lynx

November 23, 2022

Lynx will need frontcourt help with Fowles’ retirement, Achonwa’s pregnancy

Lynx secure the No. 2 pick, further aligning the stars for a monster offseason

November 12, 2022

The Lynx are in as good a position as any team to see a significant turnaround next season.