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WNBA midseason grades: Lynx, Mercury off to superb starts while Sun, Wings stumble out the gate
Before the games begin again, here's a look at where all 13 teams stand with CBS Sports' midseason grades. The Dream limped into the All-Star break. They lost five of their last eight games and Rhyne Howard was ruled out until August after hyperextending her knee in a defeat to the Fever.
The Lynx’ dominance defined the 2010s. They won four WNBA titles in seven seasons from 2011-17, hanging a banner in Target Center every other year.
Lynx's Napheesa Collier Has Mic Drop Moment After Powerful Unrivaled News Surfaces originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Minnesota Lynx have the best record in the WNBA at 20-4 with a 12-0 home mark and a 14-2 mark in the Western Conference.
The 26-year-old started her WNBA career with the Indiana Fever as the team’s seventh overall pick in the 2023 draft. Berger got the chance to play alongside Caitlin Clark in the latter’s rookie campaign last year, averaging 2.8 points and 1.4 rebounds in 9.3 minutes per game.
Could the idea of returning to her hometown franchise lure Cheryl Reeve away from Minnesota? Probably not, but the Lynx coach is still excited about the league coming to Philadelphia.
Angel Reese leads the WNBA with seven technical fouls in just 22 games this season, putting her at risk of suspension if she receives another.
Collier, who was named MVP of the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday night after scoring a record-setting 36 points and grabbing nine rebounds, is the face of two leagues, one of which she co-founded. She has also emerged as a leading voice for the Women's National Basketball Players Association in their historic labor battle with the league.
South Bend native Skylar Diggins etched her name into WNBA lore on July 19 with a unique performacne at the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game.