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With playoff spot clinched, Mystics on a mission to improve on last year’s historic run

With playoff spot clinched, Mystics on a mission to improve on last year’s historic run

MINNEAPOLIS – Washington became the first WNBA team this season to clinch a playoff spot with a hard fought 86-79 road win at Minnesota Friday.  The Mystics (19-7) used a 30-17 fourth quarter to secure…

Mystics fight off injury bug for 101-78 win over Lynx

Mystics fight off injury bug for 101-78 win over Lynx

Emma Meesseman and Elena Delle Donne pace Mystics over Lynx Stats || Shot Charts WASHINGTON D.C. – A shorthanded Washington Mystics bested the Minnesota Lynx 101-78 Sunday afternoon at Entertainment and Sports Arena. “I told…

Minnesota Lynx rookie Jessica Shepard tears ACL in right knee, will miss rest of season

From the team: The Minnesota Lynx today announced that an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) taken at Mayo Clinic in Minneapolis revealed that Lynx forward Jessica Shepard has a torn ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) in her…

Minnesota Lynx hang Lindsay Whalen’s jersey in the rafters, fall to fierce rival Los Angeles Sparks, 89-85

Minnesota Lynx hang Lindsay Whalen’s jersey in the rafters, fall to fierce rival Los Angeles Sparks, 89-85

Stats || Shot Charts || Jersey Retirement Video MINNEAPOLIS – It appeared at first that the WNBA’s most fierce rivalry had seen better days. No Candace Parker (left hamstring injury) and Alana Beard (left leg…

Minnesota Lynx guard Seimone Augustus undergoes knee surgery, out indefinitely

Minnesota Lynx guard Seimone Augustus undergoes knee surgery, out indefinitely

Eight-time All-Star, Minnesota Lynx guard Seimone Augustus underwent arthroscopic surgery “to address the significant symptoms she’s been experiencing since training camp opened” the team announced today. Augustus did not see any action in the Lynx’s…

Led by Odyssey Sims, Minnesota Lynx race by Seattle Storm, 72-61

Led by Odyssey Sims, Minnesota Lynx race by Seattle Storm, 72-61

The Minnesota Lynx topped a sluggish Seattle Storm 72-61 Wednesday night at Target Center in front of 8,092 fans. Led by rookie forward Napheesa Collier, the home team held the Storm to just nine first…

Sensational 27-point output from rookie Napheesa Collier helps Minnesota top Chicago 89-71 in season opener

Sensational 27-point output from rookie Napheesa Collier helps Minnesota top Chicago 89-71 in season opener

Napheesa Collier leads Minnesota Lynx in season opener against the Chicago Sky MINNEAPOLIS – She’s no Maya Moore but Minnesota Lynx rookie forward and fellow UConn grad Napheesa Collier wasn’t too bad in her regular…

Sparks acquire guard Alexis Jones from the Lynx in exchange for guard Odyssey Sims

Sparks acquire guard Alexis Jones from the Lynx in exchange for guard Odyssey Sims

The Los Angeles Sparks traded guard Odyssey Sims to the Minnesota Lynx in exchange for guard Alexis Jones. Sims (Baylor University), entering her fifth season in the league, joined the Sparks ahead of the 2017…

The 2019 WNBA Draft Set for April 10 at Nike New York headquarters

The 2019 WNBA Draft Set for April 10 at Nike New York headquarters

The 2019 WNBA Draft is set for Wednesday, April 10 at Nike New York Headquarters the league announced today. The first round will air on ESPN2 beginning at 7 p.m. ET, followed by coverage of…

Maya Moore to sit out 2019 WNBA season

Maya Moore to sit out 2019 WNBA season

After speculation about whether or not she would return to the Minnesota Lynx this season, Maya Moore announced via an essay for the Players’ Tribune that she will not play in the league this season.…

2018 WNBA Playoffs Bracket and Officials

2018 WNBA Playoffs Bracket and Officials

Officials for the Playoffs || Standings at End of Regular Season Finals Schedule Game 1 — Seattle 89, Washington 76 Game 2 — Seattle 75, Washington 73 Game 3 — Seattle 98, Washington 82 Playoffs Schedule…

Lynx guard Lindsay Whalen announces her retirement from the WNBA

Lynx guard Lindsay Whalen announces her retirement from the WNBA

Minnesota Lynx guard and home-state legend Lindsay Whalen announced her retirement from the WNBA, effective at the end of the 2018 season. She will retire as the all-time winningest player in league history. Arguably, one of…

2018 WNBA All-Star Saturday Notebook: The league president speaks, post All-Star impressions and looking forward to Vegas!

2018 WNBA All-Star Saturday Notebook: The league president speaks, post All-Star impressions and looking forward to Vegas!

Full transcript of Lisa Borders’ Press Conference  MINNEAPOLIS – The WNBA’s “Take A Seat, Take a Stand” program gives $5 of each ticket sold to charity but there is some concern about how this fits…

Lynx halt losing streak in Washington, Mystics drop rematch in front of season-record crowd of 8,587

Lynx halt losing streak in Washington, Mystics drop rematch in front of season-record crowd of 8,587

WASHINGTON — The Washington Mystics (5-4) and the Minnesota Lynx (3-5) met earlier this season on May 27 with the Mystics earning a victory and the Lynx beginning a four-game losing streak. When the teams met…

Instead of dwelling on Trump snub, Minnesota Lynx celebrate 2017 title in D.C. by giving back to the community

Instead of dwelling on Trump snub, Minnesota Lynx celebrate 2017 title in D.C. by giving back to the community

WASHINGTON – The Minnesota Lynx celebrated their 2017 WNBA title with a day of service, giving free shoes to students at Payne Elementary School in the southeast area of Washington, D.C. Last year on October…

Defensive-minded Los Angeles begins home streak with 77-69 victory over Minnesota; Lynx skid extends to four games

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Sparks (4-1) returned to action a week after winning their home opener and battled past the Minnesota Lynx 77-69 in front of a sellout crowd of 13,500 Sunday afternoon…

Led by Myisha Hines-Allen, Mystics bench combines for 58 points to help take down the Lynx, 90-78

Led by Myisha Hines-Allen, Mystics bench combines for 58 points to help take down the Lynx, 90-78

Mystics bench erupts to lead charge vs. the Lynx "I don't play an individual sport, I play a team sport" #TogetherDC@Mooks_22 looked like a vet out there, grabbing her first career double-double over the reigning…

2018 WNBA Opening Weekend Rosters

2018 WNBA Opening Weekend Rosters

Team final rosters will be added as they become available. Final rosters are due at 5 p.m. ETon Thursday, May 17. Atlanta Dream NUM PLAYER POS HEIGHT EXP FROM 25 Monique Billings F 6-4 R…

2018 WNBA.com GM Survey: Sparks predicted to win championship; Maya Moore tabbed to be MVP

2018 WNBA.com GM Survey: Sparks predicted to win championship; Maya Moore tabbed to be MVP

2018 WNBA TV Schedule || Recent Transactions The WNBA’s 12 general managers picked the Los Angeles Sparks to win the 2018 WNBA championship in the 16th annual WNBA.com GM survey. A title for the Sparks would…

2018 WNBA Transactions

2018 WNBA Transactions

2018 WNBA TV Schedule August 19, 2018 New York Rogers, Sugar Contract Extension Minnesota Robinson, Danielle Contract Extension Dallas Lucas, Maggie Contract Signed (Rest of Season) August 17, 2018 Atlanta Elonu, Adaora Contract Signed (Rest…

2018 WNBA Training Camp Rosters and Preseason Key Dates

2018 WNBA Training Camp Rosters and Preseason Key Dates

15% off $75 at Footlocker.com. Code LKS185T2. Online Only. Exclusions Apply. Preseason Schedule || Regular Season TV Schedule April 29: Training camps open May 4-15: Preseason games May 17: Final roster cut-down deadline — 12 players,…

Video and gallery: Nike reveals 2018 WNBA uniforms

Video and gallery: Nike reveals 2018 WNBA uniforms

Behind-the-scenes video In 2015, the WNBA announced that, along with the NBA and G-League, it was dropping Adidas as the official maker of apparel and uniforms for the league. At the time, Adidas still had…

University of Minnesota hires Lindsay Whalen as head coach

University of Minnesota hires Lindsay Whalen as head coach

Whalen becomes head coach of her alma mater Just a few days after the University of Minnesota announced that Marlene Stollings resigned to take the head coaching job at Texas Tech, the Gophers revealed that…

Minnesota Lynx to play preseason game vs. Washington Mystics in Des Moines

The Minnesota Lynx announced that the team will play a preseason game against the Washington Mystics in Des Moines, Iowa. The venue is the home of the G League team and NBA Minnesota Timberwolves affiliate,…

Minnesota Lynx acquires guard Danielle Robinson in trade with Phoenix Mercury

Minnesota Lynx acquires guard Danielle Robinson in trade with Phoenix Mercury

The Minnesota Lynx acquired guard Danielle Robinson and a 2019 second round draft pick from the Phoenix Mercury in exchange for a 2018 first round draft pick (12th overall). Robinson played the 2017 season with…

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