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Minnesota Lynx head coach and president of basketball operations Cheryl Reeve has been named to the 2026 Women's Basketball Hall of Fame class. She is

WNBA News / Yardbarker / October 3

WNBA commissioner addresses officiating concerns, Caitlin Clark comments

It is a tense time for the WNBA as labor negotiations and criticism of the league's officiating have dominated the news cycle.

Notable update emerges on WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s future

Napheesa Collier rips WNBA leadership

Napheesa Collier calls out WNBA commissioner for surprising Caitlin Clark comment

Fever's Caitlin Clark breaks silence on WNBA commissioner controversy

Caitlin Clark makes her decision on playing in Unrivaled league

Fight between WNBA and its players starting before season even ends

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 3

A’ja Wilson drops ‘stand on business’ claim after Napheesa Colliers’ WNBA comments

Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier caused quite the stir in the WNBA this week when she ripped into league front office leadership during her exit interview.

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Minnesota Lynx News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 1

Chris Russo goes scorched earth after Napheesa Collier’s statement, Cheryl Reeve’s ‘behavior’

The Minnesota Lynx entered the 2025 WNBA playoffs as the No. 1 seed. However, the team’s postseason run ended in dramatic fashion against the Phoenix Mercury in the semifinals.

WNBA News / EssentiallySports / September 30

Indiana Fever HC Explains Where WNBA Refereeing Lags Behind In After $1,000 Fine for Supporting Cheryl Reeve

As the Indiana Fever and the Las Vegas Aces enter Michelob Ultra Arena, their coaches will be one under a strange notion. Both Stephanie White and Becky Hammon got a slap on their wrists for supporting the outcry of Minnesota’s Cheryl Reeve.

Minnesota Lynx News / EssentiallySports / September 30

Cheryl Reeve Gives Shoutout to Napheesa Collier After Lynx Star Confirms Cathy Engelbert’s Dig at Her

Usually, when a player goes through their exit interview, they reflect on how their season went. Maybe they’ll even give a hint to what they’ll be working on in the offseason.

Minnesota Lynx News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / September 30

Cheryl Reeve Gets Blunt About 'Unprecedented' $15,000 WNBA Fine for Referee Tirade

Anybody who follows women's basketball is well aware of the tirade that Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve went on in the wake of being ejected from her team's September 26 WNBA Semifinals loss to the Phoenix Mercury.

Minnesota Lynx News / Sporting News / September 30

Lynx's Napheesa Collier bashes WNBA amid hefty fine for Cheryl Reeve

Collier is unhappy with league leadership.

WNBA News / Indiana Fever on SI / September 29

Fever Coach's 'Crazy' Response to WNBA Punishment for Referee Comments Says It All

It's hard to imagine that a coach is going to crash out harder than what Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve did in the final moments of her team's September 26 defeat against the Phoenix Mercury.

WNBA News / Indiana Fever on SI / September 29

Fever's Stephanie White Sides With Cheryl Reeve Over Viral WNBA Referee Outrage

The biggest story in women's basketball over the weekend stemmed from the September 26 WNBA Semifinals Game 3 contest between the Minnesota Lynx and the Phoenix Mercury.

WNBA News / EssentiallySports / September 28

Mercury HC Has Last Laugh After Sending Cheryl Reeve a Strong Message Over WNBA Officiating

Just like last year, the Minnesota Lynx came heartbreakingly close to a championship, only to fall short again. This time, their loss was shaped by injury, officiating drama, and a costly suspension.

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WNBA News / Field Level Media / September 28

Mercury oust top-seeded Lynx, advance to WNBA Finals

Alyssa Thomas had 23 points and 10 assists, Satou Sabally scored 21 points and the host Phoenix Mercury advanced to the WNBA Finals with an 86-81 comeback victory over the game but crippled Minnesota Lynx in Game 4 of their semifinal series Sunday night.

WNBA announced major punishment for Minnesota's Cheryl Reeve before game

Aliyah Boston, Fever force decisive Game 5 against the Aces

A’ja Wilson joins exclusive playoff club

...and put up a postseason stat line that only she has achieved

Fever HC Stephanie White issues blunt message after Game 4 win

Minnesota Lynx News / EssentiallySports / September 28

WNBA Punishment of Cheryl Reeve Opens Unexpected Opportunity for Lynx – Report

It will be a contrasting picture in both camps when Game 4 tips off. The Phoenix Mercury will look to march to their first WNBA Finals appearance since 2021.

WNBA News / EssentiallySports / September 28

ABC Commentator Voices 35-Second Opinion on Cheryl Reeve Suspension in Fever vs Aces Semifinals

The heat of the ongoing officiating drama has now reached the Fever-Aces semifinals game. This fire was lit ablaze by Lynx’s Cheryl Reeve following a controversial call made against them vs the Mercury.

Minnesota Lynx News / EssentiallySports / September 28

Lynx HC Cheryl Reeve’s WNBA Outburst Bears Signs of 343-Day Playoffs Conflict, Finds Analyst

Whenever a league’s top teams face off in the playoffs, there is a lot of intrigue and hype. But when the outcome of the series is decided by factors outside the players’ control, that’s the worst outcome for the series.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / September 28

Becky Hammon Supports Cheryl Reeve's Scathing WNBA Referee Criticism

The women's basketball community is still buzzing about what legendary Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve did during and after her team's September 26 game against the Phoenix Mercury.

WNBA News / EssentiallySports / September 28

Criticisms Pour In for WNBA Over Fever vs Aces Semifinals Game 4 Decision

3 out of 4 Semifinal coaches have called out the officiating. That is the state of WNBA referees right now. Cheryl Reeve went on a 2-minute direct attack on the league for the refereeing in their game 3.

WNBA News / EssentiallySports / September 28

Who Are the WNBA Officials for the Lynx vs Mercury Semifinals Game 4?

After Phoenix’s Alyssa Thomas poked the ball loose from Napheesa Collier, Cheryl Reeve’s patience snapped. That play led to the Lynx star getting severely injured and walking off in tears.

WNBA News / EssentiallySports / September 28

NBA Veteran Delivers Verdict on Alyssa Thomas Play After Cheryl Reeve’s Suspension

The Phoenix Mercury took down the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx 84–76 in Game 3 on Friday night, taking a 2–1 lead in the best-of-five series. The pressure now suddenly flips back to Minnesota, not just because of the loss, but also because the game sidelined their star player, Napheesa Collier, indefinitely.

Minnesota Lynx News / Field Level Media / September 27

Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve suspended one game for tirade at officials

Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve has been suspended one game and fined for her conduct during and after Friday's 84-76 loss to the host Phoenix Mercury in Game 3 of their WNBA semifinals series, the league announced Saturday.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / September 28

WNBA announces major punishment for Lynx HC Cheryl Reeve

Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve will not be on the bench for Game 4 of her team's WNBA semifinal series.

WNBA must take Cheryl Reeve's criticism on officiating seriously

Reeve fumes after Napheesa Collier got hurt in latest loss

The Collier injury casts a dark cloud over Lynx's 2025 playoff hopes

Jackie Young leads Aces to Game 3 win against Fever

Aces out to 'take care of business' in Game 4 vs. Fever

Sparks to build $150M practice facility

Minnesota Lynx News / Total Apex Sports / September 27

The Napheesa Collier injury casts a dark cloud over Lynx's 2025 playoff hopes

The playoffs are a cruel theater, and for the Minnesota Lynx, the stage has suddenly gone dark.

WNBA must take Cheryl Reeve's officiating criticism seriously

WNBA announces major punishment for Lynx HC Cheryl Reeve

WNBA News / Yardbarker / September 27

WNBA must take Cheryl Reeve's officiating criticism seriously

The league might not approve of what Reeve had to say following Friday's loss, it should be even more upset with its officials.

Lynx coach Reeve was heated after Napheesa Collier got hurt in loss

Mercury close with 9-0 win, grab series edge over Lynx

Jackie Young leads Aces to Game 3 win against Fever

Aces out to 'take care of business' in Game 4 vs. Fever

Sparks to build $150M practice facility

Minnesota Lynx News / Field Level Media / September 27

Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve fumes after Napheesa Collier gets hurt in loss

Minnesota star Napheesa Collier was injured Friday in a loss that left the Lynx on the brink of elimination from the WNBA playoffs, and coach Cheryl Reeve didn't hold back her opinion of the way the referees handled the physical contest.

Minnesota Lynx News / Yardbarker / June 15

Lynx on a mission to bring franchise fifth WNBA title

If you are a true fan of the WNBA who watches games and legitimately enjoys women’s basketball, it’s easy to see the two biggest narratives through one-fourth of the 2025 season come straight out of Minnesota.

Napheesa Collier builds MVP resume with incredible first half vs. Sparks

Sky's Angel Reese could be back on track after historic performance vs. Sun

Paige Bueckers' historic performance had Mercury calling out WNBA

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Minnesota Lynx News / Minnesota Sports Fan / October 22, 2024