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A fan at Phee's home return: “She should have been MVP last year,” Ishabor Makvandi said. “She is like the epitome of a role model for this state, in my opinion. She’s very socially conscious,” he said. “We're pretty excited to have her receive our welcome, whatnot. It's like she is the Lynx.”

Queen Phee’s return: ‘The epitome of a role model for this state’Napheesa Collier was back on her home court after an ankle injury and surgery caused her to miss the first half of the season.www.mprnews.org

"When I picture coming back it is being in Target on my home court, surrounded by my teammates," Napheesa Collier said Monday. "There's a reason why we say we have the best fans in the world. We really do. They support us through everything."

'Queen Phee' reigns again: The return of Lynx star Napheesa CollierNapheesa Collier was sidelined by a left ankle injury sustained in a semifinals game last season against the Phoenix Mercury. She had double ankle surgery during the WNBA offseason.www.mprnews.org

She's indeed back. So far in her season debut, Phee has played 11 minutes and has 11 points at halftime. 🏀

“I’ll forever bleed this blue and green,” Fowles said. “This is home at heart forever.”

Fans filled the Target Center to honor Sweet Syl as her jersey received the Hall of Fame banner Saturday night 🏀 cue the standing ovation

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Lynx won 90-85 against the New York Liberty. McBride led Minnesota with 25 and Miles made seamless post-injury return with 23.

Confetti and cheers was how the Minnesota Lynx team and head coach Cheryl Reeve celebrated the record-breaking win Wednesday in Connecticut that makes her the winningest coach in the WNBA. On Friday back in Minnesota, she reflected on the accomplishment. Here are three key takeaways.

Minnesota Lynx's Cheryl Reeve reflects on being the winningest coach: 'I'm a WNBA person'The Minnesota Lynx play the New York Liberty at home Saturday. The game comes just days after coach Cheryl Reeve broke the WNBA regular-season win record.www.mprnews.org

"You never dream it's going to happen,” Reeve said. “I set out to just try to take it day by day, and you know, win games, and I just, what I feel is an overwhelming sense of feeling blessed for all the people that made me, me.”

Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve breaks WNBA record for career winsShe broke the record Wednesday with an 86-80 win over the Connecticut Sun. It marked Reeve's 380th win, which breaks the record for the all-time most regular-season wins for a WNBA coach.www.mprnews.org

I spoke too soon. The Lynx has MORE news. Just a day after being named a starter for the All-Star game, Olivia Miles was named the Kia WNBA Rookie of the Month for the second month in a row. Head coach Cheryl Reeve was also named WNBA Coach of the Month for June. 🏀

Lynx's Miles wins second consecutive Rookie of the Month, Reeve named Coach of the MonthThe Minnesota Lynx had an exciting mid-season week of accolades. Just a day after being named a starter for the All-Star game, Olivia Miles was named the Kia WNBA Rookie of the Month for the second mo...www.mprnews.org

What a week of Minnesota Lynx news…Miles becomes only the second rookie in franchise history to be selected as a starter after Maya Moore in 2011 🏀

Olivia Miles only rookie named as starter in WNBA All-Star GameOlivia Miles of the Minnesota Lynx is the only rookie named to be a starter in the 2026 WNBA All-Stars. She becomes only the second rookie in franchise history to be selected as a starter after Maya M...www.mprnews.org

Two familiar faces joined Minnesota Lynx practice Wednesday. That morning the team announced that star forward Napheesa Collier and forward Dorka Juhász would be returning to practice activities after being sidelined by injuries.

Lynx’s Collier returns to practice: ‘It’s the same goal as every year. To win a championship.’Napheesa Collier and Dorka Juhász have returned to practice after an offseason filled with injury and being sidelined by a recovery that has kept them away for a little over a quarter of the 2026 seas...www.mprnews.org

Here’s a recap of the 2026 Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame induction: all things Cheryl Reeve. Who would’ve guessed an inductee presentation could have brought so many laughs? Lindsay Whalen, of course.

‘This game we all love’: Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve inducted into Hall of FameWomen’s basketball fans packed by the hundreds into the Tennessee Theater in Knoxville to celebrate eight inductees to the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, including Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl R...www.mprnews.org

In her induction speech, Cheryl Reeve shouted out Minnesota Lynx fans, saying their “belief, passion and support” has made the past 16 years “unforgettable.”

In minutes, the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame induction begins at the Tennessee Theatre 🏀 Among the inductees is Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve.

Fans gathered for an autograph session at the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame this morning. Candace Parker, a former Tennessee Lady Vol, was a fan favorite. Lynx gear was less prominent in the sea of Tennessee orange.

I’m in Knoxville covering the latest in Minnesota women’s sports: Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve being inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. “I’m not going to be standing there on the stage tomorrow night without so many great players that poured into wanting to be great.” Reeve said.

The round graphic of the state bird with wings outstretched above has become synonymous with Minnesotan's resilience during the immigration enforcement surge. It didn’t take long for the arts world to adapt it into anything imaginable, including tattoos.

‘Your own Minnesota badge of honor’: The Rebel Loon becomes walking resistance artworkThe Rebel Loon, a round graphic of the state bird with wings outstretched above it — has become a symbol of Minnesotan's response to the immigration enforcement surge. It didn’t take long for the arts...www.mprnews.org

Here’s your analog remix of what’s up with the Lynx and WNBA before the 2026 season begins 🏀

The 2026 season will look dramatically different for the Minnesota LynxYouTube video by MPR Newsyoutube.com

🏀 After a tumultuous weekend of goodbyes and hellos with free agency shaking up the league, the Lynx selected Olivia Miles in the WNBA draft Monday. The point guard is known for her stealthy passes. The season starts in less than a month. Minnesota faces off against the Atlanta Dream on May 10.

Minnesota Lynx select Olivia Miles, Connecticut Sun pick Duluth's Gianna KneepkensTCU’s point guard Olivia Miles will join the Minnesota Lynx in a reshaped team.www.mprnews.org