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Lynx beat Wings 85-81 for 2nd time in 5 days, spoiling homecoming for Bueckers

Napheesa Collier had 28 points and eight rebounds to lead the Minnesota Lynx to their second victory over the Dallas Wings in five days, an 85-81 decision that spoiled the homecomi...

MAY 22 • Associated Press

Active and starting Smith (quadriceps) is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Wings, Mitchell Hansen of CanisHoopus.com reports.

Impact Smith was deemed probable leading up to the contest, so her availability doesn't come as a surprise. The 29-year-old missed Minnesota's regular-season opener due to a quad injury but was available for Game 2, where she logged 18 points in 17 minutes. Considering Smith averaged 26.5 minutes per game a season ago for the Lynx and played 22 minutes in her only preseason appearance, fantasy managers should expect a slight uptick in minutes against Dallas.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Working through quad injury Smith is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against Dallas due to a quadriceps injury, Mitchell Hansen of CanisHoopus.com reports.

Impact Smith missed Friday's regular-season opener against the Wings due to the same injury. She was able to play in Sunday's win against the Sparks, finishing with 18 points, three assists, three rebounds and two blocks over 17 minutes. The issue doesn't appear to be a serious one, and barring a setback, Smith should be good to suit up Wednesday.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 18 points in season debut Smith ended Sunday's 89-75 win over the Sparks with 18 points (7-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 17 minutes.

Impact Smith missed the season opener against the Wings on Friday due to a quadriceps injury, but she was available for this contest and posted a solid stat line while shooting at a very efficient clip. Smith averaged 10.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.4 steals across 26.5 minutes per game in 39 regular-season starts during the 2024 campaign. This performance in the season opener suggests she'll play a prominent role for Minnesota in 2025.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Lynx win at Los Angeles, improve to 2-0 LOS ANGELES — Napheesa Collier scored 23 points, Alanna Smith added 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Los Angele...

MAY 19 • TWINCITIES.COM

Napheesa Collier scores 23 to help Lynx beat Sparks 89-75

Napheesa Collier scored 23 points, Alanna Smith added 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Los Angeles Sparks 89-75

MAY 19 • Associated Press

Will play Sunday Smith (quadriceps) is available and starting in Sunday's game against the Sparks, Mitchell Hansen of CanisHoopus.com reports.

Impact Smith missed Friday's season-opening win over the Wings due to the quad injury, though she'll make her regular-season debut against Los Angeles. However, the 28-year-old forward is expected to operate under a minutes restriction, per Kent Youngblood of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Smith averaged 10.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.4 steals across 26.5 minutes per game in 39 starts during the 2024 campaign.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to probable Sunday Smith (quadriceps) has been upgraded to probable for Sunday's game against the Sparks, Kent Youngblood of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Smith was originally deemed questionable but is now likely to return to game action after missing the club's regular-season opening win over the Wings on Friday. However, the 28-year-old forward is expected to operate under a minutes restriction if she's cleared to play, per Youngblood. Smith will go through her pregame warmup before a final decision is made ahead of tipoff at 6:00 p.m. ET.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Sunday Head coach Cheryl Reeve said that Smith (quadriceps), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Sparks, will go through her pregame warmup and be a game-time deci...

Impact Smith didn't suit up in Friday's regular-season opening win over the Wings, though Reeve said that she's improving. However, the 28-year-old forward's minutes will be limited if she's able to suit up. Jessica Shepard and Karlie Samuelson are candidates for a bump in playing time if Smith isn't able to play.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Sunday Smith (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Sparks, Matt Cohen of Winsidr.com reports.

Impact Smith didn't play in the season-opening win over the Wings, and while a decision on her status hasn't been made for Sunday, the questionable tag sheds a bit of light on her being available. Smith averaged 10.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.4 steals in 39 starts for the Lynx in 2024.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Smith (quadriceps) is out for Friday's game against the Wings, per the ION broadcast.

Impact Smith was initially doubtful to feature in this season opener, but she won't be able to suit up. Her next chance to play will come Sunday in another road matchup against the Sparks.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Friday's matchup Smith (quadriceps) is considered doubtful for Friday's regular-season opener against the Wings, Mitchell Hansen of CanisHoopus.com reports.

Impact Smith played 22 minutes in Minnesota's preseason opener but was unavailable for the team's second exhibition game due to a quad injury. The severity of the issue isn't yet clear, but she'll likely be unavailable for at least one game to begin the regular season. The 28-year-old took on a sizable role in her first year with the Lynx in 2024, averaging 10.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.4 steals in 26.5 minutes per game while starting in all 39 of her regular-season appearances. Once Smith is healthy, she should maintain a significant role, especially since Dorka Juhasz (not injury related) has elected to sit out the 2025 WNBA season.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Smith (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Saturday's preseason game against the Sky, Matt Cohen of Winsidr.com reports.

Impact Smith played 22 minutes in the Lynx's preseason loss to Chicago on Tuesday, tallying 10 points, nine rebounds, four assists and a steal. She'll be sidelined for the Lynx's preseason finale, though there's no indication that she is in jeopardy of missing Minnesota's regular-season opener against Dallas on May 16. Smith started in all 39 regular-season games she played in for the Lynx in 2024 and averaged career highs in points (10.1), assists (3.2), blocks (1.5) and steals (1.4) while connecting on 39.8 percent of her three-point attempts.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Stuffs stat sheet in loss Smith notched 10 points (5-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and a steal across 22 minutes in Tuesday's 74-69 preseason loss to the Sky.

Impact Smith was the only Minnesota player who scored in double digits in this preseason showing. While this is not enough to draw any conclusions, her role on offense should be prominent and consistent once the regular season begins. Smith averaged 10.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.4 steals over 26.5 minutes in 39 appearances in 2024.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Karlie Samuelson hopes to find a home with Lynx Her long road to Minnesota is similar to that of teammate Alanna Smith, who had some stops and starts along the way.

APRIL 29 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Alanna Smith fights through a back injury to help Minnesota Lynx even WNBA Finals

It wasn’t always pretty, but Alanna Smith fought through a back injury and made a big difference down the stretch as the Minnesota Lynx evened the WNBA Finals by beating the New Yo...

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Lynx center Alanna Smith, her career finally revived, found a perfect spot in Minnesota One of many unsung players on the Lynx, Australian Olympian Alanna Smith finds herself in the WNBA semifinals.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Lynx's Alanna Smith making big strides in the paint Alanna Smith's growth with the Lynx is playing a big role in the team's rise as a defensive power.

JUNE 22, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Alanna Smith pours in 22 as Lynx overtake Storm Alanna Smith added a career-high 22 points in her debut with her new team, Napheesa Collier added 20 points and 12 rebounds and the visiting...

MAY 15, 2024 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Alanna Smith scores career-high 22 points as the Lynx beat the new-look Storm 83-70

Alanna Smith scored 16 of her career-high 22 points in the first half, Napheesa Collier scored seven of her 20 points during a decisive fourth-quarter run, and the Minnesota Lynx b...

MAY 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Lynx sign ex-Sky players Courtney Williams, Alanna Smith in WNBA free agency

The Minnesota Lynx have signed guard Courtney Williams and forward Alanna Smith, adding two former Chicago Sky players in free agency

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • Associated Press

Lynx to sign free agent center Alanna Smith The 6-4 center from Australia had her best WNBA season in 2023 with the Chicago Sky.

JANUARY 27, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Alanna Smith: Chicago Sky forward's journey to making impact in WNBA Alanna Smith's journey from Australia to Stanford and on to the WNBA wasn't always easy — but "the good times are always going to be that mu...

JULY 9, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Mabrey scores 23, Alanna Smith has double-double as Sky beat Wings 94-88

Marina Mabrey had season highs with 23 points and eight assists, Alanna Smith had her first career double-double and the Chicago Sky beat the Dallas Wings 94-88

MAY 29, 2023 • Associated Press