Natasha Howard - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Lynx nearly squander a 29-point lead, hold on for an 85-81 win over the Fire

Napheesa Collier had 20 points and nine rebounds, Kayla McBride scored 19 points, and the Minnesota Lynx nearly squandered a 29-point lead before holding off the Portland Fire 85-8...

15 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Minnesota visits Portland following McBride's 43-point showing

Minnesota takes on the Portland Fire after Kayla McBride scored 43 points in the Lynx's 103-90 victory against the Dallas Wings

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

McBride hits WNBA-record 10 3-pointers, scores 43 as Lynx beat Wings 103-90

Kayla McBride made a WNBA-record 10 3-pointers and finished with a career-high 43 points as the Minnesota Lynx beat the Dallas Wings 103-90 and became the first team to clinch a sp...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Dallas visits Minnesota after Miles' 26-point game

Minnesota plays the Dallas Wings after Olivia Miles scored 26 points in the Minnesota Lynx's 98-87 victory against the Las Vegas Aces

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Hauls in six boards vs. Las Vegas Howard registered 17 points (7-11 FG, 1-1 3PT, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and two steals over 29 minutes during the Lynx's 98-87 win over the Aces on Saturday.

Impact It was a well-rounded effort for Howard, who led the Lynx in rebounds while finishing third in both points and assists. She is averaging 15.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.8 steals and 0.8 blocks over 29.1 minutes per game in her 13th WNBA season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Olivia Miles, Napheesa Collier shine as the WNBA-leading Lynx top the Aces 98-87

Olivia Miles scored 26 points, Napheesa Collier added 22 and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Las Vegas Aces 98-87 on Saturday to improve the WNBA’s best record to 26-7

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Miles leads Minnesota against Las Vegas after 23-point outing

Minnesota takes on the Las Vegas Aces after Olivia Miles scored 23 points in the Minnesota Lynx's 89-82 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Grabs six boards in defeat Howard finished with eight points (2-4 FG, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block across 25 minutes in Thursday's 89-82 loss to the Sparks.

Impact Howard had a quiet night on the offensive end Thursday, putting up a season-low four field-goal attempts while scoring single-digit points for the second time in her last three appearances. Still, the veteran forward chipped in on the glass and tied for the team lead in steals. She's operated in a lesser role since Napheesa Collier's return, though Howard should continue to see significant burn.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota hosts Los Angeles after Miles' 28-point outing

Minnesota hosts the Los Angeles Sparks after Olivia Miles scored 28 points in the Minnesota Lynx's 108-100 victory over the Indiana Fever

AUGUST 6 • Associated Press

Efficient performance in win Howard had 13 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 FT), five assists, four rebounds and two steals across 23 minutes in Sunday's 108-100 win over the Fever.

Impact Howard put up single-digit field-goal attempts for a seventh consecutive contest, though she was very efficient and finished as Minnesota's fourth-leading scorer. The 34-year-old was also one of four Lynx players to dish out at least five assists. While there are plenty of mouths to feed in Minnesota, especially with Napheesa Collier back in action, Howard should still continue to play a sizable role.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Miles, Williams help WNBA-best Lynx hold off Fever 108-100

Rookie Olivia Miles spearheaded an efficient offense with 28 points, Courtney Williams added 27, and the Minnesota Lynx won their 10th straight game with a 108-100 win over the Ind...

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Minnesota aims for 25th win of season in matchup with Indiana

Minnesota will aim for its 25th victory this season when the Lynx face the Indiana Fever

AUGUST 1 • Associated Press

Collier, Miles, Williams help Lynx beat Tempo 104-72 for 9th consecutive win

Napheesa Collier, Olivia Miles and Courtney Williams each scored 16 points and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Toronto Tempo 104-72 on Thursday night for their ninth straight victory

JULY 31 • Associated Press

Natasha Howard's resurgence in Minnesota is key to the Lynx title hopes How is the 34-year-old having one of the best seasons of her career?

JULY 30 • FANSIDED.COM

Minnesota puts road win streak on the line against Toronto

Minnesota is looking to prolong its three-game road win streak with a victory over Toronto

JULY 29 • Associated Press

Olivia Miles scores 24 points as Lynx extend win streak to 8 with 100-93 victory over Tempo

Rookie Olivia Miles scored 24 points and the Minnesota Lynx extended their winning streak to eight games with a 100-93 victory over the Toronto Tempo

JULY 29 • Associated Press

Harrison leads Toronto against Minnesota after 26-point outing

Toronto takes on the Minnesota Lynx after Isabelle Harrison scored 26 points in the Tempo's 109-83 loss to the Las Vegas Aces

JULY 27 • Associated Press

Chips in with 11 points Howard registered 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists, three steals and a block across 26 minutes in Wednesday's 86-76 win over the Storm.

Impact Howard bounced back from a tough shooting performance in Monday's game in Seattle, the front-end of a back-to-back set. While she managed just 8.5 points per game in the two outings in the Pacific Northwest, the 34-year-old was fabulous on defense with 8.5 rebounds and 3.0 steals in the pair of road victories.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Collier scores 24 points in her return, Lynx top Storm 86-76 for best record at WNBA All-Star break

Napheesa Collier had 24 points and 10 rebounds in her season debut, Kayla McBride added 20 points and the Minnesota Lynx headed into the WNBA All-Star break with the best record in...

JULY 22 • Associated Press

McBride leads Minnesota against Seattle after 33-point game

Minnesota visits the Seattle Storm after Kayla McBride scored 33 points in the Lynx's 105-102 win against the Seattle Storm

JULY 21 • Associated Press

Kayla McBride and Olivia Miles lead Lynx to 6th straight win, 105-102 over Storm

Kayla McBride made six 3-pointers and scored 33 points, rookie Olivia Miles had 32 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Seattle Storm 105-102 f...

JULY 21 • Associated Press

Minnesota faces Seattle on 5-game win streak

Minnesota seeks to keep its five-game win streak alive when the Lynx take on Seattle

JULY 19 • Associated Press

Very efficient in home victory Howard tallied 16 points (7-8 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal across 25 minutes in Saturday's 101-93 victory over the Fire.

Impact Howard has registered at least 10 points in six consecutive games. She has been extremely efficient from the field in the past four contests, hitting 61.1% (22-36 FG). She continues to clean the glass at a high rate, too, posting at least six rebounds in 12 of the past 13 games. In the past six outings, Howard is averaging 14.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.5 steals per game.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

WNBA-leading Lynx beat the Fire 101-93 for 5th straight win

Kayla McBride scored 24 points to move into the top 20 on the WNBA career scoring list and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Portland Fire 101-93 on Saturday night for their fifth straig...