Despite losing multiple key contributors in free agency and playing without superstar Napheesa Collier, the Minnesota Lynx have emerged as one of the WNBA’s biggest success stories during the opening weeks of the 2026 season.

Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles set a WNBA rookie record by hitting eight 3-pointers in Thursday’s 87-84 win over the Golden State Valkyries.

Olivia Miles set a new WNBA rookie record on Thursday night, hitting eight three-pointers in the Minnesota Lynx's 87-84 win over the Golden State Valkyries.

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The WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx (6-2) look for their fifth straight win and 4-0 on the road as they visit the struggling Phoenix Mercury (2-7), who enter with five consecutive losses, on Monday night at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix.

If there were any questions about the Minnesota Lynx contending for a title in the 2026 WNBA season, they’ve been answered through the first eight games of the

Here's how to watch Thursday's Minnesota Lynx vs Golden State Valkyries game, including start times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.