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WNBA News / EssentiallySports / October 15

'I Don’t Think It Was Surprising': Former College Basketball Player Reveals Why the No. 1-Seeded Lynx Were Vulnerable to a First-Round Exit

For a team with 33 regular-season wins, coached by four-time WNBA champion Cheryl Reeve, and with stars like Napheesa Collier and Rookie of the Year Olivia Miles, anything other than a championship was considered a failure.

Olivia Miles News / Field Level Media / October 14

Olivia Miles leads six-player WNBA All-Rookie team

Rookie of the Year and MVP runner-up Olivia Miles of the Minnesota Lynx headlines the six-player 2026 WNBA All-Rookie Team, announced Wednesday. Miles was joined by No.

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Olivia Miles News / Swish Appeal / October 14

All the ways Season Thirty was a milestone-making celebration for the WNBA

Ahead of the 2026 WNBA Finals, the second-ever best-of-seven final series that will crown a first-time WNBA champion in the Golden Valkyries or Atlanta Dream, the league has announced all the achievements that defined the league’s 30th season.

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Minnesota Lynx News / Swish Appeal / October 13

2026 WNBA season review: Although Olivia Miles arrived, the absence, presence and future of Napheesa Collier still defined the Minnesota Lynx

Retrospectively, Napheesa Collier’s absence, presence and future defined the 2026 WNBA season for the Minnesota Lynx. Maybe, had the Lynx not experienced another early and underwhelming playoff exit and instead, as many expected, were preparing to play in the WNBA Finals, this wouldn’t be the case.

Minnesota Lynx News / Field Level Media / October 12

Lynx's Cheryl Reeve wins third WNBA Executive of the Year award

Minnesota Lynx head coach and president of basketball operations Cheryl Reeve won her third WNBA Executive of the Year award on Monday, as determined by a voting panel composed of an executive from each of the league's 15 teams.

WNBA News / The Lead / October 11

The Top-Seeded Lynx Had No Answer for the Liberty

After an incredibly successful regular season, the No. 1 seed Minnesota Lynx were eliminated from the playoffs by the No. 8 seed New York Liberty in a round one sweep. Following the roster shakeup last offseason, the Lynx still entered the 2026 season as title favorites.

WNBA News / HerSportsNation / October 9

Listing All A’ja Wilson Wins and Milestones After Historic 5th MVP Win

A’ja Wilson became an important part of WNBA history after being named the fifth MVP of her career in 2026. She became the first player in the history of this league to win three consecutive MVP awards, receiving 65 out of 74 first-place votes.

Olivia Miles News / Bring Me The Sports / October 8

Lynx rookie Olivia Miles finishes second in WNBA MVP voting behind A'ja Wilson

Unsurprisingly, Lynx rookie sensation Olivia Miles came up short in her quest to be the second-ever rookie to win the WNBA’s Most Valuable Player award.

WNBA News / HITC / October 7

Napheesa Collier reveals the real reason she and Breanna Stewart built Unrivaled

For Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, launching Unrivaled wasn’t just a business move, it was a direct response to a broken system. Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier launched Unrivaled back in 2023, officially hitting the court for its first season in early 2025.

Minnesota Lynx News / EssentiallySports / October 6

'Never Explicitly Her Choice': WNBA Analyst Adds to Napheesa Collier Speculation After Cheryl Reeve’s Remarks Raise Questions About Her Future With Lynx

Napheesa Collier’s first comments after the shock playoff exit to New York were to double down on her love for the Lynx. Her “I love it here” may have been a massive indicator, but head coach Cheryl Reeve’s exit interview comments have led to choice becoming a key factor in Phee’s free agency decision.

Napheesa Collier News / HerSportsNation / October 3

5 WNBA teams that could pursue Napheesa Collier in free agency

Since 2019, Napheesa Collier has been a Lynx cornerstone. With the one-year, $1.4 million supermax contract coming to an end, the 5x All-Star has the ball in her court to decide on her future.

Minnesota Lynx News / HITC / October 2

Olivia Miles names the ‘loudest arena’ she played at in rookie WNBA season

Lynx star Olivia Miles has been giving an insight into her rookie season in the WNBA. Olivia Miles made headlines in her debut year, dropping 19.8 points, 6.0 assists, and 4.7 rebounds a game while shooting around 50% from the floor.

Minnesota Lynx News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 1

Lynx’s Cheryl Reeve keeps it cryptic on Napheesa Collier’s looming free agency

Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve was cryptic but remained honest about the pending future of Napheesa Collier going into free agency. Reeve has been the Lynx’s head coach since 2010, leading the franchise to four championships.

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Napheesa Collier News / EssentiallySports / October 1

'I Just Haven’t Had the Time': Napheesa Collier Gives Candid Free Agency Update After Lynx Make Unwanted Playoff History

Crashing out in the first round of the playoffs has been a tough pill to swallow for Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier after what had been an outstanding regular season for the franchise.

Olivia Miles News / EssentiallySports / October 1

'Disastrous Performance': Linda Cohn’s Co-Host Sounds Off on Olivia Miles’ MVP Chances After Lynx’s Playoff Exit

Olivia Miles had a big impact on the Minnesota Lynx, finishing the regular season at the top of the standings. The Rookie of the Year helped lead her team in Naphees Collier’s absence and secure the top seed with a 33-11 record.

Minnesota Lynx News / Canis Hoopus / October 1

The 2026 Minnesota Lynx: The Good, Bad and … Now What?

Coming into 2026 with not as high of expectations as the few years prior due to a new-look roster, the Minnesota Lynx surprised all of us with an impressive performance over the course of the regular season.

Minnesota Lynx News / EssentiallySports / September 30

Candace Parker’s Defensive Challenge to Cheryl Reeve Unfulfilled as Olivia Miles and Co. Fail in Playoff Battle

Olivia Miles had been one of the primary reasons behind Minnesota’s remarkable 33-11 finish as the No. 1 seed this season. The expectation heading into the playoffs was that she would be a standout against the New York Liberty.

Olivia Miles News / EssentiallySports / September 30

'Shocker for Me': Ex-ESPN Host Reveals Why Olivia Miles’ MVP Push Was Unexpected Despite ROTY Glory

Despite Olivia Miles’ disastrous postseason campaign, nothing can take away the magic she produced during the regular season. Miles deservedly won the Rookie of the Year award and is also under consideration for the league MVP honors.

Cheryl Reeve News / EssentiallySports / September 30

Cheryl Reeve Confronts Lynx With Blunt Reality After Dominant Regular Season Ends in Another Playoff Exit

One year after the Minnesota Lynx left Barclays Center believing a championship had slipped away from them, Cheryl Reeve returned to the same building with a very different problem.

WNBA Fans Clash After Rookie Star Olivia Miles’ Flagrant Foul & Playoff Exit

Fresh off being crowned the 2026 WNBA Rookie of the Year, Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles learned the hard way how difficult postseason basketball can be.

Minnesota Lynx News / Bring Me The Sports / September 30

Napheesa Collier, Olivia Miles and 3 questions facing Lynx this offseason

After looking like the best team in the WNBA for the vast majority of the regular season, the Lynx were shockingly eliminated from the first round of the playoffs by the New York Liberty on Tuesday night.

Minnesota Lynx News / HITC / September 30

Kayla McBride hints Napheesa Collier is leaving Minnesota Lynx with post-game hug explanation

After their shocking 0-2 series upset against the New York Liberty, Kayla McBride suggested that Napheesa Collier was set to leave the Minnesota Lynx. The Lynx were swept by the Liberty despite being the #1 seed in the WNBA playoffs, marking one of the biggest upsets in WNBA playoff history.

Minnesota Lynx News / HITC / September 30

Cheryl Reeves snubs Napheesa Collier, claims Olivia Miles and Natasha Howard were their best players

Following one of the biggest playoff upsets in WNBA history, the Minnesota Lynx head coach did not hold back on Napheesa Collier. Despite being the first seed and the consensus best team in the WNBA coming into the playoffs, the Lynx were swept 2-0 in their first-round series against the New York Liberty.

Olivia Miles News / Yardbarker / September 20