Writer says Lynx's Cheryl Reeve will become the first female NBA head coach

Cheryl Reeve to the NBA…?

Reeve just wrapped up her 15th season as the Minnesota Lynx head coach. She’s got four championships under her belt, which ties for the most in WNBA history. Reeve is also the president of basketball operations for the Lynx.

She isn’t just making waves with the Lynx; she’s also leading the USA women’s basketball team. She brought home the gold at the 2024 Olympics this summer.

At 58 years old, what’s next for Reeve? Charley Walters from the Pioneer Press just dropped an intriguing note, claiming she’ll be the first female head coach in the NBA. Is he just throwing that out there based on her impressive track record, or does he have some insider info?

"No doubt the first NBA woman head coach will be the Lynx’s Cheryl Reeve."

With the NBA season starting and no head-coaching spots open right now, what does exactly he mean?

If an NBA coach gets fired early, could she land that gig? It’s definitely a possibility. Plus, the WNBA season runs on a different timeline than the NBA, which opens the door for some double duty if she wants to stick around with the Lynx. Who knows what could happen.

She’s done it all, winning multiple championships and snagging gold medals in both the FIBA World Cup and the Olympics. So, could she actually make a splash in the NBA?

With her impressive track record, it’s not entirely out of the question. In fact, Walters thinks she’s already on her way to becoming the first female head coach in the NBA.

It’s worth mentioning that Walters has been a well-known figure in the area for years. Is he spot on about everything? No. But he definitely has some solid connections and access to top-notch sources. Only time will tell if he ends up being right.