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WNBA team season
The 2024 Minnesota Lynx season is the 26th season for the
Minnesota Lynx of the
Women's National Basketball Association , and the fifteenth season under head coach
Cheryl Reeve .
The season tipped-off on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Seattle against the
Seattle Storm .
[1]
The Lynx went 4-1 in the
WNBA Commissioner's Cup Western Conference standings, and clinched a spot in the Cup Final against the
New York Liberty on June 13, 2024.
[2] This is the first time in the Lynx history that they represented the Western Conference in the Cup, since it started in 2021. Napheesa Collier was named MVP of the
2024 WNBA Commissioner's Cup Final, as the Lynx defeated the Liberty 94-89.
[3]
Transactions
WNBA draft
Transactions
Date
Transaction
December 11, 2023
Renounced the rights to
Anna Cruz and
Kelsey Griffin
[4]
January 12, 2024
Extended a Qualifying Offer to
Nikolina Milić
[4]
January 31, 2024
Acquired
Natisha Hiedeman in exchange for
Tiffany Mitchell and the 19th pick in the 2024 draft
[5]
Suspended
Jessica Shepard for the season due to Prioritization Rules
[6]
February 1, 2024
Signed
Courtney Williams
[7]
Signed
Alanna Smith
[7]
Re-signed
Bridget Carleton
[7]
February 2, 2024
Signed
Elizabeth Dixon to a Training Camp Contract
[8]
Signed
Kayana Traylor to a Training Camp Contract
[8]
February 6, 2024
Signed
Taylor Soule to a Training Camp Contract
[9]
February 13, 2024
Signed
Jaime Nared to a Training Camp Contract
[10]
February 16, 2024
Signed
Ruthy Hebard to a Training Camp Contract
[11]
March 4, 2024
Signed
Olivia Époupa to a Training Camp Contract
[12]
April 14, 2024
Acquired
Sika Koné , the eighth pick in the 2024 draft, the Chicago Sky's 2025 second round pick, and the rights to swap first round picks with Chicago in the 2026 draft in exchange for the seventh pick in the 2024 draft and
Nikolina Milić .
[13]
April 19, 2024
Signed
Cecilia Zandalasini to a Training Camp Contract
[14]
Waived
Elizabeth Dixon
April 23, 2024
Signed
Camryn Taylor to a Training Camp Contract
[15]
Signed
Mimi Collins to a Training Camp Contract
[15]
Signed
Quinesha Lockett to a Training Camp Contract
[15]
May 5, 2024
Waived
Mimi Collins and
Jaime Nared
[16]
May 9, 2024
Waived
Ruthy Hebard ,
Kiki Jefferson , and Quinesha Lockett
[17]
May 11, 2024
Waived Camryn Taylor and
Kayana Traylor
[18]
May 13, 2024
Suspended the contract of
Dorka Juhász (temporary)
May 24, 2024
Activated
Dorka Juhász
[19]
Waived
Taylor Soule
Roster changes
Roster
Players Coaches
Pos.
No.
Nat. Name Height Weight
DOB From
Yrs
G/F 6
Carleton, Bridget 6' 1" (1.85m) 190 lb (86kg) 1997-05-22
Iowa State 5
F 24
Collier, Napheesa 6' 2" (1.88m) 185 lb (84kg) 1996-09-23
Connecticut 5
G 2
Hiedeman, Natisha 5' 8" (1.73m) 135 lb (61kg) 1997-02-10
Marquette 5
G/F 14
Juhász, Dorka 6' 5" (1.96m) 192 lb (87kg) 1999-12-18
Connecticut 1
F 3
Koné, Sika 6' 4" (1.93m) 180 lb (82kg) 2002-07-13
Mali 1
G 21
McBride, Kayla 5' 10" (1.78m) 186 lb (84kg) 1992-06-25
Notre Dame 10
G 1
Miller, Diamond 6' 3" (1.91m) 163 lb (74kg) 2001-02-11
Maryland 1
F 35
Pili, Alissa 6' 2" (1.88m) 235 lb (107kg) 2001-06-08
Utah R
F 8
Smith, Alanna 6' 4" (1.93m) 180 lb (82kg) 1996-09-10
Stanford 5
G 10
Williams, Courtney 5' 8" (1.73m) 133 lb (60kg) 1994-05-11
South Florida 8
F 9
Zandalasini, Cecilia 6' 2" (1.88m) 175 lb (79kg) 1996-03-16
Italy 2
G 0
Époupa, Olivia 5' 5" (1.65m) 119 lb (54kg) 1994-04-30
France R
Head coach
Cheryl Reeve (
La Salle )
Assistant coaches
Katie Smith (
Ohio State )
Rebekkah Brunson (
Georgetown )
Elaine Powell (
LSU )
Athletic trainer
Chuck Barta (
UW–La Crosse )
Assistant trainer
Brandi BlueArm (
Minnesota State )
Legend
(C) Team captain
(DP) Unsigned draft pick
(FA) Free agent
(S) Suspended
Injured
WNBA roster page
Depth
Schedule
Pre-season
Regular season
2024 game log Total: 14–5 (Home: 9–1; Road: 5–4)
May: 5–2 (Home: 3–1; Road: 2–1)
Game
Date
Team
Score
High points
High rebounds
High assists
Location Attendance
Record
1
May 14
@
Seattle
W 83–70
Alanna Smith (22)
Napheesa Collier (12)
Courtney Williams (7)
Climate Pledge Arena 8,508
1–0
2
May 17
Seattle
W 102–93 (2OT)
Napheesa Collier (29)
Napheesa Collier (9)
Natisha Hiedeman (7)
Target Center 7,208
2–0
3
May 23
@
Connecticut
L 82–83 (OT)
Napheesa Collier (31)
Napheesa Collier (11)
Courtney Williams (6)
Mohegan Sun Arena 6,152
2–1
4
May 25
New York
W 84–67
Smith, Collier (15)
Napheesa Collier (12)
McBride , Williams (5)
Target Center 7,010
3–1
5
May 26
@
Atlanta
W 92–79
Kayla McBride (31)
Napheesa Collier (8)
Napheesa Collier (7)
Gateway Center Arena 3,265
4–1
6
May 29
Las Vegas
L 66–80
Napheesa Collier (18)
Napheesa Collier (13)
Courtney Williams (8)
Target Center 7,409
4–2
7
May 31
Phoenix
W 95–71
Alissa Pili (20)
Napheesa Collier (11)
Hiedeman, Williams (5)
Target Center 7,035
5–2
June
: 9–2 (Home: 6–0; Road: 3–2)
Game
Date
Team
Score
High points
High rebounds
High assists
Location Attendance
Record
8
June 2
Dallas
W 87–76
Kayla McBride (25)
Napheesa Collier (14)
Carleton , Collier, McBride (4)
Target Center 7,024
6–2
9
June 5
@
Los Angeles
W 86–62
Napheesa Collier (25)
Napheesa Collier (9)
Hiedeman ,
Smith ,
Williams (4)
Crypto.com Arena 8,104
7–2
10
June 7
@
Phoenix
L 80–81
Kayla McBride (25)
Napheesa Collier (12)
Collier, Smith (6)
Footprint Center 9,052
7–3
11
June 9
Seattle
W 83–64
Kayla McBride (32)
Napheesa Collier (14)
Époupa , Smith (7)
Target Center 7,121
8–3
12
June 11
@
Las Vegas
W 100–86
Alanna Smith (18)
Napheesa Collier (6)
Courtney Williams (9)
Michelob Ultra Arena 10,368
9–3
13
June 14
Los Angeles
W 81–76
Napheesa Collier (30)
Courtney Williams (8)
Courtney Williams (10)
Target Center 8,117
10–3
14
June 17
Dallas
W 90–78
Kayla McBride (19)
Alanna Smith (9)
Kayla McBride (7)
Target Center 8,314
11–3
15
June 19
Atlanta
W 68–55
Napheesa Collier (16)
Dorka Juhász (11)
Courtney Williams (6)
Target Center 8,206
12–3
16
June 22
Phoenix
W 73–60
Napheesa Collier (23)
Napheesa Collier (14)
Alanna Smith (5)
Target Center 8,769
13–3
Commissioner's Cup Final
June 25
New York
W 94–89
Bridget Carleton (23)
Collier, Smith (6)
Courtney Williams (8)
UBS Arena 7,015
—
17
June 27
@
Dallas
L 88–94
Napheesa Collier (29)
Napheesa Collier (11)
Carleton, Collier, McBride, Smith, Williams (4)
College Park Center 6,251
13–4
18
June 30
@
Chicago
W 70–62
Kayla McBride (16)
Napheesa Collier (11)
Napheesa Collier (6)
Wintrust Arena 9,025
14–4
July: 0–1 (Home: 0–0; Road: 0–1)
August
: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Road: 0–0)
September
: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Road: 0–0)
2024 season schedule
Standings
Notes
(#) – League Standing
x – Clinched playoff berth
e – Eliminated from playoff contention
Source:
Overall standings and
Commissioner's Cup Standings
Statistics
Regular Season
Player
GP
GS
MPG
FG%
3P%
FT%
RPG
APG
SPG
BPG
PPG
‡ Waived/Released during the season
† Traded during the season
≠ Acquired during the season
Awards and honors
References
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"2024 Schedule - Minneosta Lynx" . lynx.wnba.com .
WNBA . Retrieved March 1, 2024 .
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"Lynx Will Represent the Western Conference in Commissioner's Cup Final" . lynx.wnba.com . WNBA. Retrieved 26 June 2024 .
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"Lynx vs. Liberty Boxscore" . wnba.com . WNBA. Retrieved 26 June 2024 .
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"WNBA Transactions" . acrossthetimeline.com . Across The Timeline. Retrieved 20 April 2024 .
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Michael Voepel (January 31, 2024).
"Lynx send Tiffany Mitchell, pick to Sun for Natisha Hiedeman" .
ESPN . Retrieved March 1, 2024 .
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"Jessica Shepard to Miss 2024 Season" . lynx.wnba.com . WNBA. Retrieved 20 April 2024 .
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b
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"Minnesota Signs Courtney Williams and Alanna Smith" . lynx.wnba.com .
WNBA . February 1, 2024. Retrieved March 1, 2024 .
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"Minnesota Lynx Sign Kayana Traylor and Elizabeth Dixon to Training Camp Contracts" . lynx.wnba.com .
WNBA . February 2, 2024. Retrieved March 1, 2024 .
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"Minnesota Lynx Sign Taylor Soule to Training Camp Contract" . lynx.wnba.com .
WNBA . February 6, 2024. Retrieved March 1, 2024 .
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"Minnesota Lynx Sign Jaime Nared to Training Camp Contract" . lynx.wnba.com .
WNBA . February 13, 2024. Retrieved March 1, 2024 .
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"Minnesota Lynx Sign Ruthy Hebard to Training Camp Contract" . lynx.wnba.com .
WNBA . February 16, 2024. Retrieved March 1, 2024 .
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"Minnesota Lynx Sign Olivia Époupa to Training Camp Contract" . lynx.wnba.com .
WNBA . March 4, 2024. Retrieved March 4, 2024 .
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"Sky swap 2024 WNBA draft picks, prospects with Lynx in trade" .
ESPN . Field Level Media. April 14, 2024. Retrieved April 14, 2024 .
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"Minnesota Lynx Sign Cecilia Zandalasini" . lynx.wnba.com . WNBA. Retrieved 20 April 2024 .
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b
c
"Minnesota Lynx Sign Camryn Taylor, Mimi Collins and Quinesha Lockett to Training Camp Contracts" . lynx.wnba.com . WNBA. April 23, 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024 .
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"Lynx Waive Mimi Collins and Jaime Nared" . lynx.wnba.com .
WNBA . May 5, 2024. Retrieved May 5, 2024 .
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"Lynx Waive Hebard, Jefferson and Lockett" . lynx.wnba.com . WNBA. Retrieved 11 May 2024 .
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"Lynx Waive Traylor and Taylor" . lynx.wnba.com .
WNBA . May 11, 2024. Retrieved 11 May 2024 .
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"Minnesota Lynx Activate Dorka Juhász" . lynx.wnba.com .
WNBA . May 24, 2024. Retrieved May 25, 2024 .
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"Lynx Forward Napheesa Collier Named Western Conference Player of the Week" . lynx.wnba.com .
WNBA . May 21, 2024. Retrieved May 21, 2024 .
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"Rosters Set for AT&T WNBA All-Star 2024 on July 20" . WNBA (Press release). July 2, 2024.
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"Minnesota Lynx Head Coach Cheryl Reeve Named WNBA Coach of the Month" .
WNBA . July 2, 2024.
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