Rodriguez said the new ownership group intends to take a similar approach to what they did for the Timberwolves over the last four years while they operated as owners-in-waiting. Rodriguez and Lore were behind the decision to bring Tim Connelly in as president of basketball operations and tried to bring energy and new hires into the fold.

Last week wasn't a stellar one for the Minnesota Lynx and they were in danger of losing their No. 1 spot in the new WNBA Power Rankings. Thanks to Monday night's 91-78 win over Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky,

The first-place Minnesota Lynx (18-4) are on the road on Monday night to take on the Chicago Sky (7-13) in WNBA action.

McBride replaces injured Atlanta guard Rhyne Howard. It’s McBride’s second All-Star Game as a member of the Lynx and her fifth overall. The game is Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis and will be televised by ABC. Cheryl Reeve of the Lynx will coach Team Collier.

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Minnesota Lynx star Kayla McBride was originally left off the WNBA All-Star Game roster. She'll get her shot though, replacing injured Rhyne Howard.

Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve was pleased with her team's effort in beating the Phoenix Mercury at home.

The Minnesota Lynx are practically running away with the WNBA’s 1-seed at 19-4 and Napheesa Collier is an overwhelming favorite for MVP at -500. They’re on pace for the second-best winning percentage of the past decade,