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 was the…
The Minnesota Lynx face major offseason questions after being swept in the first round of the 2026 WNBA playoffs by the New York Liberty. Despite achieving a league-best 33 wins and securing the top seed, Minnesota's form collapsed late in the campaign. Writer Mitchell Hansen examines the team's trajectory following another disappointing postseason exit, highlighting the immediate uncertainty surrounding Napheesa Collier's upcoming free agency after she signed just a one-year deal.
Key positives included rookie Olivia Miles emerging as unanimous Rookie of the Year and strong veteran additions like Natasha Howard and Nia Brodie. However, head coach Cheryl Reeve remarked that her recent rosters lacked championship material despite overachieving. Minnesota enters the offseason with six contracted players and must decide whether to build around both Collier and Miles or establish Miles as the primary centerpiece.
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