JESSICA SHEPARD NEWS

Scores 14 in Game 4 defeat Shepard recorded 14 points (6-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two steals across 36 minutes during Sunday's 86-81 loss to the Mercury.

Impact Shepard entered the starting lineup for Game 4 due to Nepheesa Collier (ankle) being out of the lineup. She did everything she could in this contest, but it wasn't enough as the Lynx were bounced out of the postseason. Shepard fared well as a key reserve during the regular season with 40 appearances (12 starts), posting averages of 8.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 0.5 steals in 20.9 minutes per game.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Game 4 Shepard will start Sunday's Game 4 against the Mercury, Mitchell Hansen of CanisHoopus.com reports.

Impact Shepard will enter the starting lineup for Game 4 due to Nepheesa Collier (ankle) being out of the lineup. Shepard has seen limited action through three games this series, averaging just 1.7 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 11.3 minutes per contest. Nonetheless, she should be in line for a sizable role with Collier sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in short Game 2 stint Shepard provided three points (1-1 FG, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds and two assists over 15 minutes during Tuesday's 89-83 loss to the Mercury.

Impact Shepard wasn't busy on the offensive end, but she was able to gather seven rebounds in her short stint, tied for second most on the team in Game 2. As long as Napheesa Collier is healthy, Shepard's role is rather limited, but when she gets into the game, she tends to make the most of her minutes.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

DiJonai Carrington's return pulls Lynx's sturdy bench back together DiJonai Carrington, with defense as a calling card and three-point shooting as a newfound strength, joins Natisha Hiedeman and Jessica Shepa...

SEPTEMBER 17 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Team-high eight boards off bench Shepard logged 12 points (4-7 FG, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one steal in 17 minutes during Sunday's 101-72 Game 1 win over the Valkyries.

Impact Despite coming off the bench and playing just 17 minutes, Shepard pace the Lynx in rebounds and tied for the team high in dimes. Shepard is heating up at the right time for Minnesota -- she's now provided double-digit points while pulling down at least seven boards in four consecutive games including the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

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

Neal: Jessica Shepard at long last ready to make her Lynx postseason debut The valued reserve wasn’t available to help out during last season’s playoff run because of WNBA rules, but she has made her presence felt i...

SEPTEMBER 14 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

The Valkyries visit Minnesota to begin playoffs

The Minnesota Lynx host the Golden State Valkyries to begin the first round of the WNBA playoffs

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Lynx beat the Valkyries 72-53 to set a franchise record with 34 regular-season wins

Natisha Hiedeman scored 21 points, Napheesa Collier had 19 and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Golden State Valkyries 72-53 to set a franchise record with 34 wins

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Bench role Thursday Shepard will come off the bench during Thursday's game against the Valkyries, Mitchell Hansen of CanisHoopus.com reports.

Impact After starting the last two games, Shepard will be in the second unit. In 27 games in a reserve role during the 2025 campaign, she is averaging 6.0 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game, shooting 60.4 percent from the field.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Paces Minnesota in loss Shepard supplied 16 points (8-10 FG), seven rebounds, two assists and two steals across 30 minutes in Tuesday's 83-72 loss to the Fever.

Impact With Napheesa Collier (rest) sidelined, Shepard drew her second consecutive start. The 28-year-old center led the Lynx in scoring and was one of three Minnesota players to reach double figures. She also grabbed a team-high-tying mark in rebounds, tallying at least seven boards for the fourth time in her last five outings. Shepard has also contributed two steals in back-to-back games.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive in spot start Shepard recorded 12 points (6-9 FG), 13 rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block across 38 minutes in Saturday's 78-72 win over the Valkyries.

Impact Shepard got the start due to the absence of Alanna Smith (rest), and there's no question she made the most of the opportunity. This was her eighth double-double of the season, and six of those have come when she plays as a starter. That said, Shepard could return to her regular bench role when the Lynx take on the Fever on Tuesday if Smith returns to the lineup.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Natisha Hiedeman's big game for Lynx ruins big night for Valkyries Natisha Hiedeman bombed in six 3-pointers en route to career high-tying 24 points, Jessica Shepard contributed 12 points and 13 rebounds and...

SEPTEMBER 7 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

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 night

SEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Starting sans Smith Shepard will start in Saturday's game against the Valkyries, Mitchell Hansen of CanisHoopus.com reports.

Impact With Alanna Smith (rest) sidelined, Shepard will step into the starting five. Over her last seven starts, the 28-year-old center has averaged 11.9 points, 10.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists across 29.7 minutes per game.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota visits Las Vegas following Wilson's 34-point performance

Las Vegas hosts the Minnesota Lynx after A'ja Wilson scored 34 points in the Las Vegas Aces' 81-75 win over the Atlanta Dream

SEPTEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Sharp off bench Shepard accumulated eight points (4-7 FG), eight rebounds, two assists and one steal in 20 minutes during Monday's 96-71 win over Dallas.

Impact Shepard has cooled off significantly since Napheesa Collier returned, going for just 3.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists in the past four appearances since her triple-double on Aug. 22 against the Fever.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota hosts Dallas after Siegrist's 23-point showing

Dallas visits the Minnesota Lynx after Maddy Siegrist scored 23 points in the Wings' 100-78 loss to the Atlanta Dream

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

Lacan leads Connecticut against Minnesota after 22-point game

Connecticut takes on the Minnesota Lynx after Leila Lacan scored 22 points in the Connecticut Sun's 101-95 victory against the Dallas Wings

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Scoreless in Sunday's victory Shepard finished with zero points with three assists and one rebound across 10 minutes in Sunday's 97-84 win over the Fever.

Impact Shepard shifted back to the bench with Napheesa Collier (ankle) healthy enough to return after a seven-game absence. Shepard had been very productive in Collier's stead, but she didn't even take a shot attempt in this appearance.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench role Sunday Shepard will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Fever, Mitchell Hansen of CanisHoopus.com reports.

Impact Shepard will shift back to a bench role after starting the last seven games due to Nepheesa Collier (ankle) returning to the lineup. Shepard still figures to be a key contributor, as in her previous four games off the bench she averaged 10.0 points, 9.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 19.5 minutes per contest.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

WNBA scores: Shepard's triple-double leads Lynx to 95-90 win over Fever INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kayla McBride scored 29 points, Jessica Shepard got the second triple-double in franchise history, and the Minnesota Lyn...

AUGUST 23 • THESTAR.COM

Historic triple-double Shepard totaled 22 points (10-11 FG, 2-6 FT), 11 rebounds and 11 assists across 40 minutes in Friday's 95-90 win over the Fever.

Impact Shepard made history Friday, recording just the second triple-double in Lynx franchise history. The center came into the night with seven double-doubles on the year in points and rebounds but had yet to top five assists in a single game this season. She's been in strong form lately, averaging 10.2 points and 9.8 rebounds in 28.0 minutes across her previous six starts.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

McBride scores 29 points, Shepard has triple-double as Lynx beat Fever 95-90

Kayla McBride scored 29 points, Jessica Shepard got the second triple-double in franchise history, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Indiana Fever 95-90

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Minnesota visits Indiana following Mitchell's 38-point game

Indiana faces the Minnesota Lynx after Kelsey Mitchell scored 38 points in the Indiana Fever's 99-93 overtime win against the Connecticut Sun

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press