Jessica Shepard

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

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)

EuroLeague offseason updates: Fenerbahçe keeps flexing its financial muscle

By Antonio Losada / June 18, 2022

Jessica Shepard, Marina Mabrey, Astou Ndour-Fall are also on the move in the EuroLeague

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)

Jessica Shepard has been a bright spot during Minnesota’s dark start

By Lucas Seehafer / May 21, 2022

Shepard is having her best season to date and has been a weapon for the Lynx with her passing and offensive rebounding

How the bench, keyed by Jessica Shepard, is boosting the Lynx

By Alyssa Graham / September 2, 2021

Lynx bench players step up after injuries and foul trouble leave the team shorthanded