Nia Coffey - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Grabs four boards in defeat Coffey provided four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 18 minutes during Sunday's 89-81 loss to the Dream.

Impact Coffey provided a limited impact on the offensive end, though she still led Minnesota's bench in rebounds. The veteran forward scored in double figures in just one of her 10 appearances (one start) in August, during which she averaged 3.8 points, 2.9 rebounds and 0.9 steals in 16.7 minutes per contest.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in home loss Coffey racked up five points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), three rebounds and two blocks over 15 minutes during Monday's 80-66 loss to the Valkyries.

Impact Coffey started in place of the resting Napheesa Collier on Friday against the Mystics. She was initially listed in the starting lineup for Monday's game, too, but Collier was able to play, sliding Coffey back to the bench. She still made her presence felt on defense, recording two of the team's four blocks in just 15 minutes.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Monday Coffey is not listed in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Golden State.

Impact Coffey got the start in Friday's 94-84 win over the Mystics. She was initially listed in the starting lineup for Monday's meeting with the Valkyries. However, Coffey was moved back to the bench, with Napheesa Collier returning to the starting lineup after a one-game absence.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Starting sans Collier Coffey is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Washington.

Impact The Lynx are handing Coffey the spot start in place of the resting Napheesa Collier on Friday. Coffey is a good bet to cross the 20-minute mark, offering a short-term boost in value for fantasy managers in need of a streamer.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless in 15 minutes Coffey amassed zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and three rebounds in 15 minutes during Wednesday's 77-66 win over Golden State.

Impact Caldwell wasn't able to find much success off the bench during Wednesday's win. Unless injuries open up more playing time, she will be a non-factor in most fantasy leagues.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota faces Golden State, looks for 30th win this season

Minnesota will look for its 30th victory this season when the Lynx visit the Golden State Valkyries

AUGUST 18 • Associated Press

Brilliant Nia Coffey adjustment makes Lynx even more dangerous Cheryl Reeve has figured out how to keep Nia Coffey in the rotation with Napheesa Collier back.

AUGUST 17 • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

Miles, Collier power the WNBA-leading Lynx to a 92-87 win over the Aces

Olivia Miles had 23 points and eight assists, Napheesa Collier added 19 points and the WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx beat the Las Vegas Aces 92-87 on Saturday night

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Plays 13 minutes off bench Coffey totaled two points (1-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 13 minutes during Wednesday's 85-81 victory over the Fire.

Impact Coffey continues to be used sparingly off the Minnesota bench. She remains off the fantasy radar with season averages of 6.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 0.9 steals, with her numbers falling off significantly in recent weeks.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Moving to bench Coffey is coming off the bench in Wednesday's game against the Storm, per Mitchell Hansen of CanisHoopus.com.

Impact Coffey is heading to the second unit to accommodate for the highly-anticipated season debut of Napheesa Collier (ankle) on Wednesday. Coffey's fantasy value is likely to take a hit over time, but Collier is set for a minutes restriction Wednesday and may not eat into Coffey's playing time significantly right off the bat.

JULY 22 • 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...

JULY 19 • Associated Press

Lynx beat the Sparks 96-87 behind Kayla McBride's 5th straight 20-point game

Kayla McBride scored 24 for her fifth straight 20-point performance, Courtney Williams added 19 points, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Los Angeles Sparks 96-87 for their fourth st...

JULY 15 • Associated Press

Swats two shots in win Coffey ended Monday's 104-100 victory over Phoenix with five points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), three rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 30 minutes.

Impact Coffey scored in single digits for an eighth consecutive contest but made an impact on the defensive end. The 31-year-old forward tied the game-high mark in blocks and added a steal. She's recorded multiple blocks in three of her last four appearances, averaging 2.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 blocks in 23.0 minutes per tilt during that time.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Sun guard Saniya Rivers sprains her left ankle vs. the Lynx and leaves the court in a wheelchair

Connecticut Sun guard Saniya Rivers sprained her left ankle in the game against the Minnesota Lynx on Wednesday night, leaving the court in a wheelchair in the second quarter

JULY 9 • Associated Press

Makes impact defensively Coffey accumulated two points (0-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and three blocks in 20 minutes during Monday's 90-89 loss to the Sun.

Impact The two points by Coffey on Monday matched a season low, and she failed to make a field goal for the first time this year. The forward has scored in single digits in five consecutive games, though she's logged at least four boards, two dimes, one steal and one block four times during this period.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs two steals Sunday Coffey finished with nine points (3-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block across 34 minutes in Sunday's 85-77 victory over the Wings.

Impact Coffey posted her third straight single-digit scoring performance, though she had at least eight rebounds for the eighth time this season. Despite inconsistent production on the scoring end, the 31-year-old is still having her best campaign since entering the WNBA, now averaging a career-best 8.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.4 blocks over 27.4 minutes in 19 regular-season appearances in 2026.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Big workload in loss Coffey amassed five points (2-6 FG, 1-5 3Pt), eight rebounds, two assists, four blocks and two steals in 31 minutes during Sunday's 84-79 loss to the Mystics.

Impact Coffey's production has been all over the place lately, making her hard to trust in fantasy hoops. Over 17 appearances this season, she's averaging 9.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.5 blocks in 27.2 minutes per game.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 22 points in win Coffey recorded 22 points (7-11 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one block across 33 minutes during Friday's 81-75 win over the Valkyries.

Impact Through the first 16 games of the season, the Lynx have posted the league's best defensive rating (97.8), with Coffey serving as one of the catalysts. She's on pace for career highs in rebounds (5.9), steals (1.1) and blocks (1.3) per game, and her 22 points Friday evening were also a season-best mark.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Nia Coffey scores 22 points as 1st-place Lynx overcome slow start to beat Valkyries 81-75

Nia Coffey scored 22 points, Courtney Williams had 21 points, a season-best 12 rebounds and five assists, and the WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx snapped Golden State’s four-game winni...

JUNE 20 • Associated Press

Posts career-high five steals Coffey logged seven points (3-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists, one block and five steals across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 99-83 victory over the Sparks.

Impact Coffey wasn't terribly involved on the offensive end, although she wasn't bad when she did take a shot. She was second among the Lynx starters with the six rebounds, and she added a career-high five steals with one block. She has managed eight total steals in the past two games, and 11 blocks across the past six outings.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Miles sets WNBA rookie mark with 24 1st-half points on way 31 in Lynx's win over Sparks

Olivia Miles set a WNBA rookie record with 24 first-half points on her way to a career-high 31 and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Los Angeles Sparks 99-83 on Wednesday night

JUNE 18 • Associated Press

Nia Coffey is the latest newcomer thriving with the Lynx under Cheryl Reeve

Nia Coffey has changed teams five times in a 10-year WNBA career

JUNE 16 • Associated Press

Posts solid all-around showing Coffey recorded 15 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 0-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists, three steals and three blocks in 21 minutes during Monday's 107-74 win over Portland.

Impact Coffey was subbed out earlier than usual as a result of a landslide victory, but she was able to do significant damage in just over 20 minutes of action. She tied season highs in steals and blocks and scored in double figures for the first time since May 29. Coffey had been sluggish in the scoring column in her previous five games leading up to Monday, averaging 5.2 points over this stretch, though her performance against the Fire is a step in the right direction.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Lynx douse the Fire 107-74 with 7 players in double-figure scoring and a big game by Nia Coffey

Natasha Howard had 18 points to lead seven players in double-figure scoring for the Minnesota Lynx in a 107-74 victory over Portland

JUNE 16 • Associated Press

Pulls down eight rebounds Coffey closed Tuesday's 100-76 win over Dallas with six points (3-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt), eight rebounds and one assist in 25 minutes.

Impact Despite a substantial role in Minnesota, Coffey's fantasy appeal has been pretty average so far. In 26.9 minutes per contest, she's averaging 8.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.2 blocks on 48.2 percent shooting from the field.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

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