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Lynx top draft pick Diamond Miller out with ankle sprain

Lynx top draft pick Diamond Miller out with ankle sprain

Minnesota is going to play at least its next few games without No. 2 overall pick Diamond Miller. The Lynx announced Friday that the Maryland product suffered a right ankle sprain in the second quarter of Tuesday's loss to Dallas. In the first five games of her WNBA career, Miller

Lynx lose to Sun, fall to 0-6 despite Collier's career night

Lynx lose to Sun, fall to 0-6 despite Collier's career night

MINNEAPOLIS — Natisha Hiedeman scored 19 points, Alyssa Thomas had 16 points, nine rebounds and a franchise-high 16 assists and the Connecticut Sun beat the Minnesota Lynx 89-84 on Thursday night. Thomas passed Lindsay Whalen’s single-game mark of 13 for the team record before finishing two shy of Courtney Vandersloot's

Miller leaves early with injury, Lynx fall to Wings 94-89

Miller leaves early with injury, Lynx fall to Wings 94-89

ARLINGTON, Texas — Natasha Howard scored 25 points, Satou Sabally had 23 points, 11 rebounds, five assists and three steals and the Dallas Wings beat the Minnesota Lynx 94-89 on Tuesday night. Dallas guard Arike Ogunbowale hustled to deny a fast-break layup and Veronica Burton made 1 of 2 free

Minnesota Lynx outpaced by Aces, 94-73

Minnesota Lynx outpaced by Aces, 94-73

LAS VEGAS — Jackie Young scored 23 points, including four 3-pointers, Chelsea Gray added 19 points and 10 assists and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Minnesota Lynx 94-73 Sunday night. The Aces (4-0) tied the franchise record for consecutive wins to open a season. The organization, which started as

Minnesota Lynx fall to Phoenix Mercury, 90-81

Minnesota Lynx fall to Phoenix Mercury, 90-81

PHOENIX — Diana Taurasi had 23 points and 10 assists and the Phoenix Mercury hit 11 3-pointers in the first half on the way to a 90-81 win over the Minnesota Lynx on Thursday night. Phoenix went 5 of 6 from 3-point range — with triples from five different players

Minnesota Lynx blow double-digit lead in loss to Atlanta Dream

Minnesota Lynx blow double-digit lead in loss to Atlanta Dream

MINNEAPOLIS — Allisha Gray scored 26 points, Aari McDonald gave Atlanta it's first lead of the game in the final minute and the Dream scored the last 11 points of the game to rally past the Minnesota Lynx 83-77 on Tuesday night. Atlanta, which trailed by 19 midway through the

Minnesota Lynx fall to Chicago Sky in season opener

Minnesota Lynx fall to Chicago Sky in season opener

MINNEAPOLIS — Kahleah Copper had 20 points, seven rebounds and five assists, Alanna Smith scored 15 points and the Chicago Sky used a big second quarter to beat the Minnesota Lynx 77-66 on Friday night in a WNBA opener. Chicago pulled away in the second quarter after outscoring Minnesota 22-3

Lynx coach Reeve fired up for Collier-Miller duo

Lynx coach Reeve fired up for Collier-Miller duo

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Lynx tried a stopgap approach to filling the void from the disassembly of their four-championship dynasty, a patchwork process that worked all right until a collapse last season left them out of the playoffs and produced the worst record in 13 seasons under head coach Cheryl

Napheesa Collier on leading Minnesota Lynx: 'Now it's my turn'

Napheesa Collier on leading Minnesota Lynx: 'Now it's my turn'

So much has changed for Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier since she won WNBA Rookie of the Year in 2019. Team legends Seimone Augustus and Sylvia Fowles retired. Collier got married and became a mom last year. And going into the two-time All-Star's fifth WNBA season, the Lynx are her

Lynx fall to Sky in first WNBA game in Canada 

Lynx fall to Sky in first WNBA game in Canada 

TORONTO — Kahleah Copper had 18 points and nine rebounds, and the Chicago Sky beat the Minnesota Lynx 82-74 in a preseason game on Saturday in the WNBA's first visit to Canada. Kayana Traylor scored 13 points, and Robyn Parks and Morgan Bertsch had 12 apiece for Chicago. Tiffany Mitchell

Lynx's Carleton energized to bring WNBA game to Canada

Lynx's Carleton energized to bring WNBA game to Canada

TORONTO — The WNBA’s first-ever game in Canada is a full-circle moment for Bridget Carleton. The Chatham, Ontario, native will be suiting up for the Minnesota Lynx in a preseason game Saturday against the Chicago Sky at Scotiabank Arena. “I think growing up, I never really even dreamed about playing

Bally Sports North announces Minnesota Lynx 2023 broadcast schedule

Bally Sports North announces Minnesota Lynx 2023 broadcast schedule

MINNEAPOLIS – Bally Sports North, broadcast home of the Minnesota Lynx, on Thursday announced its 25th season of broadcasting Lynx basketball along with a 31-game telecast schedule for the 2023 Minnesota Lynx WNBA regular season. “As we celebrate the 25th season of Lynx basketball on Bally Sports North, we are

Lynx select French center Maia Hirsch with No. 12 pick, three others later in draft

Lynx select French center Maia Hirsch with No. 12 pick, three others later in draft

After taking Maryland star Diamond Miller with the No. 2 overall pick, Minnesota ended the first round of the WNBA draft by selecting French center Maia Hirsch at No. 12. Hirsch was the first international player selected on Monday night. Hirsch stands a 6-foot-5 and is known for her defensive

Lynx draft Maryland star Diamond Miller at No. 2 overall

Lynx draft Maryland star Diamond Miller at No. 2 overall

The Minnesota Lynx secured the Diamond of the 2023 WNBA draft Monday night. Minnesota used its first of two first-round selections on Maryland guard Diamond Miller at No. 2 overall. Miller, 6-foot-3, starred for the Terrapins this past season, pairing 19.7 points per game on 47.6% shooting with 6.4 rebounds,

Minnesota Lynx 2023 WNBA mock draft roundup

Minnesota Lynx 2023 WNBA mock draft roundup

The Minnesota Lynx are – use whatever word you prefer: rebuilding, retooling, etc. The good news is the Lynx have a bunch of picks in this year’s WNBA draft to start getting back to relevancy. Minnesota owns two picks in the first round – No. 2 and 12 overall –