The Lynx are riding a five-game winning streak despite Napheesa Collier -- a top candidate for WNBA MVP -- currently out for at least two weeks with an ankle injury. On Tuesday, they became the first team to clinch a playoff spot and have a big lead in the race for the No. 1 seed.

Minnesota Lynx forward and one of the WNBA’s standout players, Napheesa Collier, is currently sidelined with a right ankle sprain.

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WNBA Champion Signs With Lynx Ahead of Matchup Against Former Team originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Minnesota Lynx announced Saturday they’ve signed guard Jaylyn Sherrod, 23, to a remainder-of-the-season contract.

After signing with the Minnesota Lynx, Jaylyn Sherrod speaks out for the first time following her release from the Liberty.

Perhaps the best (and certainly funniest) story to follow in this 2025 WNBA season has been the rise of StudBudz, which is the moniker that Lynx guards Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman (both of whom are currently rocking pink hair) call themselves when they're live-streaming on Twitch.

The final month of the WNBA regular season has arrived, which it means it's officially time for the playoff push. Each team has between 12-14 games remaining and 10 of the 13 teams are within reach of a playoff spot.