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- Minnesota Lynx hold a 7‑2 record, leading the WNBA after a league‑best six‑game winning streak.
- Olivia Miles is the Lynx’s rookie point guard, the No. 2 pick in the 2026 draft, and she praised Coach Cheryl Reeve for creating a ball‑movement style that’s hard to guard.
- CBA negotiations shrank the offseason, making nearly every veteran an unrestricted free agent and prompting a roster exodus.
- Bridget Carleton was selected by the Portland Fire in the expansion draft and signed a three‑year $3.7 million contract, having averaged a career‑high 15.1 points.
- Kayla McBride remained with the Lynx on a two‑year $2.4 million deal and called the off‑season “stressful,” noting the starting five previously earned over $1 million each.
Why it matters: The Lynx’s early‑season dominance benefits owners and sponsors with higher attendance and TV ratings, while displaced veterans like Bridget Carleton and Alanna Smith gain lucrative contracts elsewhere, shifting talent balance across the league.
