‘It’s payback time’: the WNBA-leading Lynx are on the hunt for title redemption
Summary
The Minnesota Lynx basketball team is having a successful 2026 season, leading the WNBA with a strong record. They are focused on winning the championship after recent playoff losses, and players like Natasha Howard, who returned this year, feel motivated to prove they can win it all.Key Facts
- The Minnesota Lynx won the WNBA title in 2017, their fourth championship.
- In 2024, the Lynx lost the finals to the New York Liberty in a controversial game with disputed refereeing.
- In 2025, the Lynx were the top seed but lost early in the playoffs when star player Napheesa Collier got injured.
- Natasha Howard, who was part of the 2017 championship team, rejoined the Lynx in 2026 and is an All-Star player this season.
- The Lynx currently have a 31-9 record and are leading the WNBA heading into the final games of the regular season.
- The team wants to overcome the idea that they perform well in the regular season but struggle in the playoffs.
- The Lynx believe they have what it takes to win the championship again despite challenges like injuries.
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