The Minnesota Lynx were one of the WNBA’s surprise teams in 2023, overcoming an 0-6 start to the season to finish 19-21 and earn the sixth seed in the WNBA playoffs. What many expected to be a rebuilding season for a proud Minnesota franchise turned out to be a competitive and exciting one instead, though it changed the Lynx’ trajectory heading into 2024—no one will be sleeping on them this time around.
The Lynx were busy in free agency, adding several veteran pieces to their rotation, but how will each of them fit? Can Minnesota’s new additions get the team back above .500 and into contention status? Here are a few reasons to believe in the Lynx in 2024, along with some reasons to be cautious.
Reasons to like the Lynx in 2024
Napheesa Collier is one of the best players in the WNBA
2023 was a breakout season for Collier, who took the leap to become a full-fledged star in her first year as Minnesota’s unquestioned go-to player. Collier averaged a career-high 21.5 points per game (fourth in…
