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Joe Dumars challenges Zion Williamson to become a shooter at media day, but I'm skeptical Joe Dumars has challenged Zion Williamson to become a floor spacer for the Pelicans, but the numbers and history don't suggest that will hap...

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Nia Brodie - Leading scorer in Game 1 loss Brodie posted 16 points (6-7 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), one rebound and one block across 19 minutes during Sunday's 91-75 Game 1 loss to New York.

Impact The Lynx struggled to keep up during Sunday's matchup to begin the first round of the playoffs, but Brodie had a team-best scoring total with her efficient showing off the bench. Dating back to the regular season, the 31-year-old has averaged 5.4 points and 2.4 rebounds in 16.3 minutes per game across her last seven appearances.

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Courtney Williams - Contributes in multiple areas in Game 1 Williams notched nine points (3-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, five assists and two blocks across 35 minutes during Sunday's 91-75 Game 1 loss to the Liberty.

Impact Williams was held below 10 points for a third consecutive appearance dating back to the regular season, but she had her fourth appearance this year with multiple blocks while also contributing in some other areas. Across her last six outings, she's averaged 9.0 points, 4.5 assists and 3.2 rebounds in 26.0 minutes per game.

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Napheesa Collier - Scores 12 in defeat Collier contributed 12 points (6-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Sunday's 91-75 Game 1 loss to New York.

Impact Collier saw limited workloads in back-to-back appearances to close out the regular season and was held to single-digit scoring totals in each of those outings. She was slightly more productive to begin the playoffs Sunday but wasn't able to lead the Lynx to the Game 1 victory. She's scored in double figures in four of her last six appearances dating back to the regular season, averaging 13.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 28.7 minutes per game during that time, and she'll continue to be relied upon heavily as the Lynx attempt to avoid being upset in the first round.

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Olivia Miles - Earns Rookie of the Year honors Miles was named the Rookie of the Year on Monday.

Impact Miles won the award by a unanimous vote after delivering an impressive regular season, during which she averaged 19.8 points, 6.0 assists, 4.7 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 0.6 blocks across 31.0 minutes per game in 40 appearances. The 23-year-old posted 11 points, eight rebounds, one assist and one block while shooting 3-for-12 from the field in Sunday's loss to New York in Game 1 of the first round of the playoffs, and she will look to bounce back in Game 2 on Tuesday as the Lynx try to stave off elimination.

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Bryson Graham sees something in his NBA past worth placing in the Bulls' future The Chicago Bulls announced a final update on front office staff hirings to round out Bryson Graham's staff. The common thread in some hires...

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The Jazz are about to shock the league thanks to one thing After years of rebuilding, the Utah Jazz are set to compete this season. This message was loud and clear when they traded for Jaren Jackson...

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Three Teams who Could Benefit from the No. 1 Pick at the 2027 NBA Draft The NBA and college basketball seasons are on the horizon, with media days and various preseasons scraps kicking off in the coming weeks. Th...

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Kayla McBride - Leads Lynx starters in scoring in Game 1 McBride finished with 14 points (5-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, six assists and one steal over 38 minutes in Sunday's 91-75 loss to New York in Game 1 of the first round...

Impact McBride led the Minnesota starting lineup in scoring in Game 1. However, she still finished below her career postseason averages in points (15.3) and rebounds (3.1) while shooting an inefficient 28.6 percent from deep. With the series heading to New York for Game 2, McBride's potential to turn things around isn't as favorable, considering her statistical contributions on the road weren't as strong as they were at home during the season.

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Maya Caldwell - Not starting Sunday Caldwell is not listed in the starting lineup for Game 1 of the first round of the playoffs against the Liberty on Sunday.

Impact Caldwell started in the Lynx's last two games, most recently amassing five points, five rebounds and four assists in Thursday's 86-66 win over the Fever. However, with Olivia Miles (calf) back in the lineup, Caldwell will return to the bench.

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Joining the Pacers was a 'No-Brainer' for Kelly Oubre Jr. The Indiana Pacers are ready to put last season behind them and recapture the magic that led them to Game 7 of the NBA Finals in 2025. With...

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Yves Missi's offensive growth could unlock a something different with Zion Williamson Yves Missi has developed his ball skills and can now space out more for Zion Williamson, creating a new layer to the Pelicans' offense.

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Anastasiia Olairi Kosu - Out again Sunday Kosu (foot) is listed as out for Game 1 of the first round of the WNBA Playoffs versus the Liberty.

Impact Kosu missed the last four games to end the regular season. She averaged only 10.2 minutes per contest throughout the 2026 campaign, so her absence won't significantly impact the rotation.

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Olivia Miles - Cleared to play Sunday Miles (calf) is not listed on the injury report for Game 1 of the first round of the WNBA Playoffs versus the Liberty on Sunday.

Impact Miles missed Minnesota's final two regular-season games for the Lynx due to a calf injury. However, she is ready to go for the series opener against the Liberty. In three regular-season meetings with New York throughout the 2026 campaign, the rookie averaged 19.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.3 steals while shooting 28.6 percent from deep over 30.8 minutes per contest.

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The Chicago Bulls started an exciting journey that has no defined destination The Chicago Bulls launched a great video that lauds the start of a new Bulls era. Equally important, the Bulls need to launch new ownership...

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Diving Into Julian Reese's Fit With Pelicans After Signing The New Orleans Pelicans filled their final two-way roster spot after signing former undrafted forward Julian Reese this week. Reese is the...

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Pelicans are once again fumbling the perfect formula to unlock Zion Williamson's best tool Zion Williamson doesn't have the shooting around him to be the elite playmaker he can be for the Pelicans next season, and that's a massive...

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Nuggets have no business seeking out D'Angelo Russell as a backup point guard The Nuggets have two big reasons they don't need to pursue D'Angelo Russell now that he's been waived by the Grizzlies.

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Julian Reese Signs Two-Way Contract With The New Orleans Pelicans Whether on the gridiron in the NFL or the hardwood in the NBA, former Maryland Terrapin products find ways to reunite with one another in so...

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Counting Down the Cavs: Breaking Down the History of No. 27 in Cavs History Day 29 and 28 provided some deep Cavs history about the two players to wear each of the numbers. Now as we move to 27, just three have worn...

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Trying to Make Sense of Knicks Missing Out on Julian Reese Watching Julian Reese sign with the Pelicans raises questions about why the Knicks didn't pursue him strongly enough to fill a two-way contr...

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Big man who could've been problem-solver for Clippers was signed by Pelicans The Clippers have one major problem heading into training camp, and the Pelicans took the player who could’ve solved it off the market.

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Antonia Delaere - Sees 19 minutes in win Delaere posted two points (1-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt), five rebounds and one assist in 19 minutes during Thursday's 86-66 victory over the Fever.

Impact Delaere struggled from the field after scoring eight points on 3-for-4 shooting against Indiana on Tuesday, but she contributed a season-high five rebounds in the finale. She also logged at least 15 minutes in consecutive games after playing a limited role for much of the season.

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Nia Brodie - Bounces back in win Brodie logged nine points (3-6 FG, 3-6 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists over 13 minutes during Thursday's 86-66 victory over Indiana.

Impact Brodie bounced back after totaling just eight points on 2-for-13 shooting over Minnesota's previous three games, with all nine of Thursday's points coming from beyond the arc. She finished the regular season averaging 6.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game.

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Dorka Juhász - Limited to 10 minutes Juhasz posted two points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist over 10 minutes during Thursday's 86-66 victory over the Fever.

Impact Juhasz saw her playing time plummet after logging a season-high 32 minutes and producing five points, 12 rebounds and six assists against Indiana on Tuesday. She finished the regular season averaging 3.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game.

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