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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’

Players on the Minnesota Lynx bench hold three fingers up in the air to celebrate a teammate, off screen, hitting a 3-pointer in a WNBA game. In front of them, a ref is pointing out to show she is counting, while a crowd celebrates behind.

Sunday Notes, Week 3: The good, the bad and the interesting — Lynx offense, Dream defense and Sun offense

By Em Adler / June 2, 2024

Your weekly journey around the WNBA takes a couple deep dives into the top teams in the league … and also the Dream

MN Lynx vs Phoenix Mercury, Diamond Miller (F#1) & Napheesa Collier (F#24) celebrate victory final 2023 regular season home game, on September 3rd, 2023 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota (photo credit John McClellan)

2024 WNBA season preview: Minnesota Lynx

By Terry Horstman / May 3, 2024

Expectations trend up after Minnesota’s return to the playoffs in 2023

Lynx forward Nikolina Milić (31) looks toward the basket and pushes against Sun guard Leigha Brown (32), who blocks her path.

Minnesota, Chicago execute WNBA Draft eve trade

By Terry Horstman / April 14, 2024

Lynx send Nikolina Milić to Sky for Sika Koné and 2025, 2026 draft capital; 2024 first-round pick swap

MN Lynx vs Chicago Sky, Sky team Alanna Smith (F#8), Courtney Williams (G#10), Elizabeth Williams (C-F#1) Kahleah Copper (G-F#2) on May 19th, 2023 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota (photo credit John McClellan)

Alanna Smith and Courtney Williams are bringing a “great ball of energy” to Minnesota

By Terry Horstman / March 13, 2024

The Lynx introduced the pair of free agent newcomers, who expressed their excitement at joining the franchise