WNBA's Dallas Wings name Jose Fernandez as new coach
Jose Fernandez has been named the new coach of the Dallas WingsOCTOBER 27 • Associated Press
COURTNEY WILLIAMS #10 - GUARD - MINNESOTA LYNX
13.6 PPG •
4.9 RPG •
6.2 APG
13.6 PPG
4.9 RPG
6.2 APG
Drops 20 points in loss Williams registered 20 points (9-22 FG, 2-6 3Pt), three rebounds, six assists and two steals across 33 minutes during Sunday's 86-81 loss to the Mercury.
Impact Williams had a decent performance in the season-ending loss Sunday. She filled out the stat sheet while trying to help pick up the slack with Napheesa Collier (ankle) on the mend. Williams' 2025 campaign comes to an end after playing in a career-high 44 regular-season games, averaging 13.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.3 steals per game, shooting 42.7 percent from the floor and 38.9 percent from beyond the arc.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Mercury overcome 13-point deficit in 4th quarter, beat Lynx 86-81 to advance to WNBA Finals
Alyssa Thomas scores 23 points, and DeWanna Bonner hits clutch 3-pointers in the fourth quarter as the Phoenix Mercury rally from a 13-point deficit to beat the Minnesota Lynx 86-8...SEPTEMBER 29 • Associated Press
Sabally's 23 points lead Mercury over Lynx 84-76 in Game 3 of WNBA semifinals
Satou Sabally scores 23 points, leading the Phoenix Mercury to an 84-76 victory over the Minnesota Lynx in Game 3 of the WNBA playoff semifinalsSEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press
From a position change to roster construction, the dynamic between Cheryl Reeve and Courtney Williams is driving Lynx success The trust built between Courtney Williams and Cheryl Reeve has resulted in Minnesota being the top seed in the 2025 WNBA playoffs while maki...
SEPTEMBER 26 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Full stat line in Game 2 loss Williams posted 20 points (9-19 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine assists, seven rebounds and three steals across 36 minutes in Tuesday's 89-83 Game 2 overtime loss to the Mercury.
Impact Williams posted at least 20 points for the second consecutive game and was one of three Minnesota players to score 20-plus points. The star guard also led the team in assists and tied the team high in steals. The 31-year-old has now dished out at least seven assists in three straight games. Williams and the Lynx will look to reclaim a series lead in Friday's Game 3 at Phoenix.
SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Mercury snap back from 20-point deficit to beat Lynx 89-83 in OT and even WNBA semifinal series
Satou Sabally scored 11 of her 24 points in the fourth quarter and Alyssa Thomas had 19 points and 13 assists to help the Phoenix Mercury erase a 20-point deficit and beat the Minn...SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press
As Courtney Williams goes, so go the Lynx Williams starred in Sunday’s second-half comeback in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.
SEPTEMBER 22 • TWINCITIES.COM
Minnesota takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against Phoenix
The Minnesota Lynx host the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA playoffs semifinals with a 1-0 lead in the seriesSEPTEMBER 22 • Associated Press
All-around performance in win Williams recorded 23 points (11-19 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and five steals in 33 minutes during Sunday's 82-69 Game 1 win over the Mercury.
Impact After an underwhelming first round offensively, Williams made a statement to kick off the semifinals, posting game-highs in points and steals and leading the team in assists. Williams becomes one of five players in WNBA history to record at least 20 points, five rebounds, five assists and five steals in a postseason game.
SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Courtney Williams scores 23 as Lynx win Game 1 of semifinals over Mercury - The Boston Globe On the day she finished second in voting for the WNBA MVP award, Napheesa Collier had 18 points and nine rebounds to lead the top-seeded Lyn...
SEPTEMBER 21 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Minnesota Lynx vs. Phoenix Mercury | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | September 21, 2025
SEPTEMBER 21 • YOUTUBE
Williams scores 23 as Lynx win Game 1 of semifinals over Mercury 82-69
Courtney Williams scored a game-high 23 points, Kayla McBride scored 21, and Napheesa Collier added 18 points and nine rebounds as the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx defeated the Phoeni...SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press
WNBA semifinals set: Minnesota, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Indiana reach second round
The WNBA semifinals are set and a new champion is guaranteed after all four remaining teams were challenged in the opening roundSEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press
WNBA playoffs: Three decisive Game 3s highlight a balanced season
It’s fitting that many of the opening round playoff series are going the distance after the balanced regular season the WNBA hadSEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press
Collier, Lynx to face the Valkyries
Minnesota will travel to play the Golden State ValkyriesSEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press
Napheesa Collier's 20 points lead Minnesota Lynx to dominant 101-72 win over Golden State Valkyries
Napheesa Collier scored 20 points to lead five players in double figures and the Minnesota Lynx breezed to a 101-72 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Sunday in Game 1 of t...SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press
Patrick Reusse: Courtney Williams 'does everything with great energy' for Lynx Lindsay Whalen was sitting on a courtside chair as the Lynx players went through the informal warmup...
SEPTEMBER 13 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
"Me and her have been dating" - Courtney Williams recounts her mom's shocked reaction at her coming out of the closet Courtney Williams has had a career revival since joining the Minnesota Lynx last season. She has become a key contributor to the Lynx's back...
SEPTEMBER 12 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Reusse: Courtney Williams 'does everything with great energy' for Lynx, Lindsay Whalen says The WNBA’s best team during the regular season was run by star point guard Williams, who is this team’s version of Steph Marbury.
SEPTEMBER 12 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Sees 29 minutes in win Williams posted six points (3-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals across 29 minutes during Thursday's 72-53 win over the Valkyries.
Impact Williams put together a solid two-way campaign for the Lynx. Across 44 regular-season contests, Williams produced averages of 13.6 points, 6.2 assists and 4.9 rebounds in 28.6 minutes per game.
SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Salaun leads Golden State against Minnesota after 22-point game
Golden State visits the Minnesota Lynx after Janelle Salaün scored 22 points in the Valkyries' 74-73 loss to the Seattle StormSEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press
Indiana hosts Minnesota after Hiedeman's 24-point game
Minnesota visits the Indiana Fever after Natisha Hiedeman scored 24 points in the Lynx's 78-72 win against the Golden State ValkyriesSEPTEMBER 8 • Associated Press
Hiedeman scores 24, Collier 20 as Lynx hold off Valkyries 78-72
Natisha Hiedeman matched her career-high with 24 points to lead the Minnesota Lynx to a 78-72 win over the Golden State Valkyries on Saturday nightSEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press
A'ja Wilson scores 31, Aces moves into a second-place tie in WNBA standings with win over Lynx
A’ja Wilson had 31 points and eight rebounds, Jackie Young added 20 points and the Las Vegas Aces beat the first-place Minnesota Lynx 97-87 to set a franchise record with their 13t...SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press
