Alanna Smith

Lynx guard Kayla McBride is smiling while clapping hands in the air

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Minnesota Lynx playoff updates

By The Next / October 4, 2024

Lynx will face Sun in Game 3 on Friday

The Phoenix Mercury huddle with their arms around each other

Where the Phoenix Mercury stand heading into playoff matchup against the Minnesota Lynx

By Tia Reid / September 22, 2024

Tibbetts: ‘We’re not just going there for two games. We’re going there to win’

Dallas Wings forward Satou Sabally releases a jump shot off her fingertips in midair as New York Liberty off-ball guard Leonie Fiebich stands in front of her on defense, while a packed WNBA crowd watches from behind

Sunday Notes, Week 11: Kelsey Mitchell on fire, Satou Sabally returns to form, and more

By Em Adler / August 25, 2024

Our weekly look around the WNBA breaks down how Kelsey Mitchell is settling in with Caitlin Clark, why Satou Sabally stands out, and more

Minnesota Lynx forwards Napheesa Collier and Alanna Smith celebrate with a chest bump after Smith made a basket and drew a foul against the Washington Mystics.

Minnesota’s identity was on full display in back-to-back wins over the Mystics

By Terry Horstman / August 19, 2024

The Lynx matched last season’s win total with 13 games left

Minnesota Lynx players Alanna Smith, Bridget Carleton, and Napheesa Collier, and Coach Cheryl Reeve pose at center court of Target Center

Lynx quartet ready to take center stage as the Olympic curtain rises in Paris

By Terry Horstman / July 26, 2024

Napheesa Collier: ‘I know everyone’s coming for blood’

Washington Mystics center Stefanie Dolson holds out her hand with three fingers up to celebrate hitting a 3-pointer in a WNBA game

Sunday Notes, Week 7: All-Star picks, Storm suffocate Sun and more

By Em Adler / June 30, 2024

Your weekly look at trends around the W

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is facing the camera as she talks with guard Diana Taurasi, who is facing her with her back to the camera. The text "One concern for every WNBA team" is overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked On Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: One concern with every WNBA team in 2024

By The Next / June 29, 2024

New York’s ceiling, Minnesota’s size are a few question marks

Lynx players pose for a photo after winning the Commissioner's Cup

Chemistry and culture propel Lynx to Commissioner’s Cup title

By Terry Horstman / June 26, 2024

Napheesa Collier: ‘We’re here’

Graphic with photo of Alanna Smith (8) celebrating and smiling toward the right during a game between the Minnesota Lynx and Seattle Storm. Mercedes Russell walks with her back to the camera slightly in front of Smith. White text on orange background below reads "The Alanna Smith Lynx". Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Headshots of host Howard Megdal and guest Alanna Smith at lower right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Alanna Smith powers Minnesota Lynx hot start, eyes Australia gold

By The Next / June 11, 2024

Smith talks making it in the WNBA, Opals at the Olympics and more

Lynx players celebrate a victory

Defense defines Minnesota’s early-season success

By Terry Horstman / June 7, 2024

Napheesa Collier: ‘We play everyday with joy’