Minnesota Lynx: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Natasha Howard Approaching WNBA Suspension

The Minnesota Lynx beat the Dallas Wings 103-90 on Saturday and became the first team to clinch a playoff spot this season. However, it wasn't all good news for the team, particularly for star forward Natasha Howard.

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Minnesota Lynx News / Yardbarker / August 9

Lynx's Kayla McBride sets WNBA record in win over Wings

Those who have played the video game "NBA Jam" know that when a player hits three consecutive shots on three straight possessions, they catch on fire.

WNBA takes quick action after Caitlin Clark receives eighth tech

Clark had five words to address her potential suspension

Sophie Cunningham-DiJonai Carrington incident adds to WNBA drama

Liberty have easy time with short-handed Aces 111-71

Becky Hammon defends load-managing Aces stars in national TV game

Minnesota Lynx News / Field Level Media / August 9

Kayla McBride buries WNBA record 10 treys as Lynx race past Wings

Kayla McBride made 10 3-pointers to set a WNBA record, and the Minnesota Lynx held on for a 103-90 win over the Dallas Wings on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.

WNBA News / ESPN / August 8

Lynx cruise past Aces, improve to WNBA-best 26-7

The first-place Minnesota Lynx, who defeated the Las Vegas Aces 98-87 on Saturday afternoon at Target Center, improved to a WNBA-best 26-7 on the season on the victory.

Olivia Miles News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / August 8

Olivia Miles boosts MVP case with latest Lynx accomplishment

The Minnesota Lynx (26-7) reinforced their claim as the best team in the WNBA this season after earning a 98-87 home victory versus the defending champion Las Vegas Aces (22-10) on Saturday afternoon.

Minnesota Lynx News / ESPN / August 8

Lynx post 26th victory, secure WNBA playoff spot

The first-place Minnesota Lynx, who defeated the Las Vegas Aces 98-87 on Saturday afternoon to improve to 26-7 on the season, clinched a WNBA playoff berth.

Minnesota Lynx News / Bring Me The Sports / August 8

Lynx bounce back, make championship-level statement with win over Aces

The Lynx got an earful from head coach Cheryl Reeve after a bad loss to the Sparks snapped their ten-game winning streak on Thursday. Two days later, they took the message to heart and put together one of their most impressive performances of the season.

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Minnesota Lynx News / Swish Appeal / August 8

Three ways the Minnesota Lynx’s 10-game winning streak defines their season of dominance

Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: The Minnesota Lynx are the best team in the WNBA. At 25-7, Minnesota is once again atop the league’s standings, and they recently went nearly an entire month without losing.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / August 7

WNBPA: 'We will not be pawns' in political conversation

As discussion surrounding transgender athletes and whether they should be allowed to compete in women's sports continues to run rampant, the WNBA Player's Association put out a statement which made its stance on the matter known.

Shaquille O'Neal has blunt advice for Caitlin Clark: 'Toughen up'

Aces' Chelsea Gray ruins Fever's night with two buzzer-beaters

Fever release a statement on Jackie Young's incident with a fan

Liberty waive former All-Star

WNBA standings toppers face off as Lynx host Aces

Cheryl Reeve News / HerSportsNation / August 7

Cheryl Reeve Sounds off on Lynx Locker Room After Loss vs Sparks

Taking down the Los Angeles Sparks to hit an 11-game win streak should’ve been an easy cake for the Minnesota Lynx. But Thursday had different plans for them, something that ticked off Lynx Coach Cheryl Reeve enough.

Minnesota Lynx News / Bring Me The Sports / August 7

Lynx win streak surprisingly ends at home against rebuilding Sparks

The Lynx carried a 10-game win streak into Thursday night against the (11-18) Sparks at home, but Los Angeles surprisingly left with an 89-82 win. Minnesota was 17.5-point betting favorites in the game, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

Cheryl Reeve News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / August 7

Cheryl Reeve Slams ‘Every Player at Every Position’ After Lynx’s Loss to Sparks

For years now, Cheryl Reeve and her Minnesota Lynx teams have been the standard for sustained success and excellence in the WNBA. That’s why Reeve can build a championship contender even when the odds are stacked against her.

Napheesa Collier News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / August 7

Lynx’s Napheesa Collier ready to ‘flush’ disheartening loss to Sparks

The Minnesota Lynx’s 10-game winning streak came to an end on Thursday after suffering an 89-82 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks. The Lynx’s offense sputtered in the fourth, as they scored just 11 in the final frame, witnessing their hot run come to an end in quite a dispiriting manner.

Minnesota Lynx News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / August 7

Lynx’s Olivia Miles pinpoints ‘non-negotiable’ after shocking loss to Sparks

Olivia Miles delivered another all-around performance, but it was not enough to lift the Minnesota Lynx past the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday. The Lynx suffered a shocking loss, 89-82, at Target Center, snapping their 10-game winning streak.

Minnesota Lynx News / Athlon Sports / August 6

Lynx Rookie Olivia Miles Dealt Unfortunate News on Thursday

The Minnesota Lynx have been the class of the WNBA this season, and much of that success has been fueled by rookie sensation Olivia Miles. Selected No.