Nia Coffey and Amaya Battle have both traveled similar paths, and in fact have had a relationship spanning back years that is now coming together full circle at home with the Minnesota #Lynx.
My latest at Hitting the Hardwood:
The Atlanta Dream announce that Brionna Jones is currently recovering from right knee surgery performed by physicians at Emory Hospital in Atlanta.
According to the team, a timeline for her return to play will be provided at a later date.
One of my goals since I started in this business more than a decade ago was to help out other writers and those trying to get their start.
And I’m so damn excited we’re now able to do just that. Even if it’s in a small way, it’s a start.
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After sitting out the 2025 WNBA season, Dorka Juhász now has a big opportunity ahead of her with the Lynx in 2026.
And Minnesota is hoping she can bring that EuroLeague MVP play back to the WNBA this summer.
My latest at Canis Hoopus:
The 2026 #WNBA season officially starts for teams across the league, with training camp beginning today.
For the Minnesota Lynx, they will hold the first day of camp this afternoon in Minneapolis.
There aren’t a lot of traditional centers in the WNBA. Most are forwards who can also play the five.
The Minnesota Lynx have announced their training camp roster for the start of camp on Sunday:
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Dorka Juhász named EuroLeague MVP. Insightful read on her year with
Galatasaray, and sounds like she hasn’t totally been ruled out for tomorrow’s final so that ankle injury may not be too bad.
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The first round of the NBA Playoffs are here! 🏀
Among the opening round matchups is an always entertaining battle between the Wolves and Nuggets. 🐺⚒️
Who do you think takes the series?
#Lynx announce that single-game tickets go on sale today.
A snapshot of various promotions, give-aways and otherwise:
The Wolves and Nuggets will face off in the NBA Playoffs for the third time in four years, with the series tipping off Saturday.
@croonch.bsky.social makes his debut as a HTH contributor with an in-depth preview of the series.
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The Minnesota Lynx announce they have signed six more players to training camp contracts:
- Amaya Battle
- Liatu King
- Ra Shaya Kyle
- Jade Masogayo
- Saylor Poffenbarger
- Sakima Walker
So happy for @rachgall.bsky.social, who is so good at what she does and is an even better person.
The Lynx got a really good one.
The Minnesota Lynx announce the hiring of International Scout @rachgall.bsky.social to the Lynx basketball operations staff.
Galligan will serve as the first international scout in franchise history, marking a significant investment in the organization’s global evaluation efforts.
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“I think she’s one that likes the challenge, and wants to meet it, and prove people wrong.”
‘Welcome to the league’ moments are usually earned the hard way for rookies. But new Lynx PG Olivia Miles is ready for hers.
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The Minnesota #Lynx will officially introduce their No. 2 draft pick Olivia Miles on Wednesday.
The press conference will be held at 11 a.m. CT at Mayo Clinic Square in Minneapolis.
After adding two players in the #WNBA Draft on Monday, the Lynx have added another talent to the training camp roster on Tuesday — one Minnesota fans are very familiar with.
Find the latest free agency and offseason news in our Free Agency Tracker. ⤵️
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The Lynx did their due diligence in scouting Miles. Per Reeve, they had a staff retreat in Fort Worth earlier this year for four days and got the chance to scout and meet in person with Miles extensively...
With the 45th and final pick in the 2026 #WNBA Draft, the Minnesota Lynx select guard Lani White out of Utah.
Miles on playing w/ Phee
"Her aura, she’s just so humble and down to earth, and I’m excited to compete with her, and run the pick-and-roll with her and pick-and-pop, and learn each other. I feel like we’re going to be great teammates together, but we’re going to be killers on the court, for sure."
9. Angela Dugalic, WAS
10. Raven Johnson, IND
11. Cotie McMahon, WAS
12. Nell Angloma, CON
13. Madina Okot, ATL
14. Taina Mair, SEA
15. Gianna Kneepkens, CON
The 2026 #WNBA Draft first round:
1. Azzi Fudd, Dallas
2. Olivia Miles, Minnesota
3. Awa Fam Thiam, Seattle
4. Lauren Betts, Washington
5. Gabriela Jaquez, Chicago
6. Kiki Rice, Toronto
7. Iyana Martin Carrion, Portland
8. Flau'jae Johnson, Golden State
After a busy few days for the Minnesota Lynx in free agency, the Lynx added another young talent in the 2026 WNBA Draft after taking Olivia Miles with the No. 2 pick.
Get to know Miles and how she could help Minnesota as she enters the WNBA.
With the No. 12 pick in the 2026 #WNBA Draft, the Connecticut Sun select Nell Angloma from France.
With the No. 11 pick in the 2026 #WNBA Draft, the Washington Mystics select Cotie McMahon from Ole Miss.
