Posts by Terry Horstman

Terry Horstman is a Minneapolis-based writer and covers the Minnesota Lynx beat for The Next. He previously wrote about the Minnesota Timberwolves for A Wolf Among Wolves, and his other basketball writing has been published by Flagrant Magazine, HeadFake Hoops, Taco Bell Quarterly, and others. He's the creative nonfiction editor for the sports-themed literary magazine, the Under Review.

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier reacts to a made basket in game two of Minnesota's playoff series against the Connecticut Sun. Guard Kayla McBride celebrates in the foreground.

The Minnesota Lynx’s wild ride comes to an end

September 24, 2023

Reeve, Collier, reflect on the growth of the Minnesota Lynx in 2023

Lindsay Allen and Jessica Shepard in street clothes during Minnesota's final regular season home game against the Phoenix Mercury on September 3rd at Target Center in Minneapolis (Photo Credit: John McClellan)

Key absences loom over Minnesota Lynx playoff opener

September 14, 2023

If the Lynx are going to come back and win against the Connecticut Sun, they’ll likely have to do it without Lindsay Allen and Jessica Shepard

Kayla McBride introduced as part of the Lynx starting lineup on Aug. 4th at Target Center (Photo Credit: John McClellan)

Kayla McBride signs extension to stay ‘home’ in Minnesota

September 8, 2023

‘K-Mac is at the root of all the good that has happened for the team this season’ – Cheryl Reeve

The Minnesota Lynx celebrate in a team huddle after a win.

How the enigmatic Minnesota Lynx discovered a winning formula late in the WNBA season

August 26, 2023

The Lynx will need to play like they did recently against the Dallas Wings in the playoffs

Lindsay Allen, Minnesota’s orchestrator of energy and pace

August 11, 2023

Allen holding down a tough position for the Minnesota Lynx

How the Minnesota Lynx keep growing their audience

August 10, 2023

Inside the significant jump in attendance, TV ratings this season

The Minnesota Lynx mid-victory dance after a 97-92 against the Washington Mystics on July 26 at Target Center in Minneapolis (Photo Credit: John McClellan)

The Minnesota Lynx are turning learning into winning

August 1, 2023

Diamond Miller, Dorka Juhász leveling up fast

Napheesa Collier has her hands raised to receive high fives from fellow Lynx teammates.

Napheesa Collier’s star keeps rising higher and higher

July 24, 2023

Napheesa Collier is enjoying a special kind of comeback campaign in 2023

Minnesota's Napheesa Collier drives to the basket against the Los Angeles Sparks in a 91-86 win on June 11 at Target Center in Minneapolis (Photo Credit: John McClellan)

Lynx look to capitalize on momentum from winning West Coast swing

June 22, 2023

What Minnesota’s pair of wins in LA could mean going forward

Inside the Minnesota Lynx’s weekend of reflection and celebration

June 15, 2023

The team honored its All-25 team and retired Sylvia Fowles jersey