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Josh Valdez covers the NBA, MLB, and WNBA for Athlon Sports’ breaking and trending news team. A graduate of Rutgers University with a BA in journalism, he has been reporting on sports since 2017, bringing nearly a decade of experience to his coverage.
The Lynx came into the season hoping to win the championship they fell short of in 2024. Minnesota's season ended in controversy again.
The officiating remains a huge point of contention for WNBA teams, with Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve being the latest person to criticize the referees in the wake of Napheesa Collier's injury suffered late in Friday's Game 3 loss to the Phoenix Mercury.
Sophie Cunningham did not mince words about WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert while voicing support for Indiana Fever teammate Caitlin Clark.