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The New York Liberty completed a historic 2-0 sweep of the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx, becoming the first No. 8 seed to eliminate a No. 1 seed in WNBA history. The Liberty won Game 2 87-71, ending the Lynx season despite their 33-11 regular-season record.
Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve used the post-game press conference after the regular season finale to reaffirm her support for the transgender community, marking the fourth time she has addressed the issue this season. The remarks followed competing protests outside Target Center, where 'Save Women's Sports' activists and trans rights advocates clashed. Reeve described the political focus on transgender athletes as an attack on their existence, emphasizing that her earlier gesture of wearing a 'Trans Kids Belong' shirt was a meaningful act of inclusion. The Minnesota Lynx finished the regular season with a league-best 33-11 record after defeating the Indiana Fever 86-66, while the Fever entered the playoffs as the No. 6 seed.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham criticizes WNBA media for focusing on issues outside basketball amid a national debate over transgender athletes in women’s sports, stressing a return to on-court matters. The controversy intensified after Cheryl Reeve wore a pro-trans shirt during a Fever–Lynx game, leading to an in-person exchange with Cunningham. With rallies continuing at Fever games and Fever preparing for key late-season matchups, teammates and rivals navigate a broader conversation while Caitlin Clark declined to weigh in.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham described a civil in-person conversation with Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve about transgender athletes in women's sports, stressing mutual respect and the importance of education, while reaffirming her stance to protect young girls in locker rooms and urging media to focus on basketball.
OutKick reports Stephen A. Smith criticizing Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve for wearing a 'Trans Kids Belong' shirt during a Lynx-Fever game, saying it disrespects the league and sponsors. Cunningham’s defense of women’s sports has sparked rallies, while supporters argue that protecting parity and safety in women’s competition should come first. The piece frames a broader clash between inclusion and the financial/product integrity of the WNBA, with Smith urging focus on basketball and the league’s bottom line.
Former WNBA broadcaster Michele Tafoya argues the league has shifted toward activism at the expense of basketball, criticizing WNBA activism while praising Sophie Cunningham for defending women’s sports; she cited protests outside a Minnesota Lynx game and Cheryl Reeve’s "Trans Kids Belong" shirt as examples of the charged atmosphere, and said preserving women’s sports is about fairness and merit, not letting ideology involve kids in the debate.
Former Vikings captain Jack Brewer blasted Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve for wearing a 'trans kids belong' shirt at the Fever-Lynx game, saying it promotes affirming transgender children over psychiatric treatment and disrespects women’s sports. He called the message embarrassing for Minnesota and urged accountability from coaches, while also weighing in on Caitlin Clark’s role in the league amid broader debates about women’s sports. The piece also notes other coaches’ responses and related controversies in the WNBA context.
Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve wore a 'Trans Kids Belong' shirt after Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham voiced anti-trans views, and the two were seen in an intense on-court exchange. ESPN praised Reeve’s thoughtful push for inclusivity and human rights, noting the broader debate over transgender athletes in sports. The piece also mentions there have been no publicly known trans athletes in the WNBA and that the Lynx defeated the Fever 108-100 in Minneapolis.
Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve wore a 'Trans Kids Belong' shirt and spoke with Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham before a game, signaling support for transgender athletes after Cunningham’s controversial comments about trans athletes. Reeve urged inclusion and suggested the WNBA consider a policy, while Cunningham defended her stance and emphasized staying true to herself amid backlash and supportive rallies. The broader discussion comes in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling on trans athletes in girls’ sports.
Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve wore a 'Trans Kids Belong' shirt on the sideline during the game against Sophie Cunningham's Indiana Fever, signaling support for transgender athletes in the middle of the WNBA debate. Reeve has framed inclusion and the protection of trans kids as fundamental, while Cunningham's stance—protecting girls in sports from transgender athletes—was at the center of discussions outside the arena. The event followed protests and a denied media credential, prompting questions about the role of social messaging in basketball coverage.
Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve defended transgender athletes and urged the WNBA to adopt a clear policy on transgender participation before Sunday’s Lynx vs Fever game, as Sophie Cunningham rally organizers plan to protest outside Target Center. Reeve argued that transgender athletes aren’t the biggest threat to women’s sports and emphasized safety, inclusion, and proactive leadership in policy, noting NCAA/IOC rules and a recent Supreme Court Title IX ruling.
Cheryl Reeve became the WNBA's all-time winningest coach with her 380th victory as the Minnesota Lynx defeated the Connecticut Sun, surpassing former Sun/Washington coach Mike Thibault. A four-time Coach of the Year who has led Minnesota to four titles (last in 2017), Reeve now leads a growing gap over active peers and shows no sign of slowing as the Lynx sit 16-6 and pursue a fifth championship this season.
The WNBA opens its 30th season with a renewed focus on officiating education and a freedom-of-movement emphasis aimed at making games more fluid. Early games show adjustments and a higher foul rate as players and coaches adapt to the new standards, while officials and teams emphasize ongoing dialogue to calibrate calls and ensure consistency.
WNBA free agency kicked off with heavy roster churn for the Minnesota Lynx: several veterans departed, Natasha Howard was added to shore up the frontcourt, and a young core is being tested as Napheesa Collier misses time. With about eight of twelve roster spots filled and the 2026 draft looming, Minnesota appears to be embracing a rebuild under coach Cheryl Reeve while weighing additional veteran signings or trades.
Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve was fined a record $15,000 and suspended for Game 4 by the WNBA for conduct and comments after a playoff game, amid ongoing officiating controversy supported by other coaches who were also fined.