Jessica Shepard

MN Lynx vs Connecticut Sun, Natisha Hiedeman (G#2) on June 22nd, 2023 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota (photo credit John McClellan)

Minnesota Lynx open 2024 WNBA free agency with a bang

By Terry Horstman / February 1, 2024

The 2024 Lynx roster is starting to take shape

Chicago Sky forward Alanna Smith takes an open right-handed jump shot as a Minnesota Lynx defender is late to close out.

Minnesota Lynx expected to sign free agent forward Alanna Smith

By Terry Horstman / January 27, 2024

Cheryl Reeve and the Lynx take their first dip into free agency

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

By Terry Horstman / 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

By Terry Horstman / 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

Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride is greeted by several teammates during a game against the Connecticut Sun.

As losses pile up, Minnesota Lynx ‘have to be desperate’

By Terry Horstman / June 3, 2023

Minnesota has been within single digits in four of six games this season, but it’s still searching for its first win

Five Minnesota Lynx players huddle near their bench.

How one brutal quarter sank Minnesota Lynx in season opener

By Terry Horstman / May 21, 2023

Minnesota has more questions than answers at the point guard position

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

By Lucas Seehafer / January 5, 2023

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

Four pictures in a collage: on top, Las Vegas Aces wing Jackie Young has the ball at the top of her dribble while looking out the court; on the bottom-left, Minnesota point guard Moriah Jefferson drives downhill from the slot around a pick-and-roll screen from Lynx center Sylvia Fowles, who is beginning to roll after screening Dallas Wings wing Marina Mabrey off of Jefferson; on the middle of the bottom, Seattle Storm big Ezi Magbegor celebrates a teammate's three from the bench, while the crowd celebrates in the background; on the bottom-right, New York Liberty combo guard Sabrina Ionescu holds the ball above her head while releasing a jumper

The Next’s 2022 WNBA Awards: Most Improved Player

By Em Adler / August 29, 2022

The Next’s 2022 WNBA Most Improved Player is Las Vegas’ Jackie Young

Seattle Storm big wing Breanna Stewart leans back with the ball high above her head as she begins to shoot a fadeaway jumper, while New York Liberty big Natasha Howard leans toward her with an arm outstretched to try to block the shot.

The Next’s 2022 WNBA midseason awards

By Em Adler / July 11, 2022

Stewart, Wilson in tight MVP race; Howard leads ROY pack

Minnesota Lynx combo forward Jessica Shepard, mid-air, holds her follow-through while watching the ball travel towards the hoop, as Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin jumps towards her with an outstretched arm in an attempt to contest the shot

Daily Briefing — June 20, 2022: FALSE SHEPARD — Jessica Shepard’s rough math punctuates thrilling day

By Em Adler / June 20, 2022

Sue Bird Day turns into Team France Day in New York