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The Minnesota Lynx face a critical offseason after becoming the first No. 1 seed swept in WNBA playoff history by the New York Liberty. Hosts Renee and Joel analyze Napheesa Collier’s uncertain free agency status, the impact of injuries to Satou Sabally and Elizabeth Balogun, and the urgent need for wing size and perimeter shooting.

Discussed in detail are Courtney Williams’ leading performance against New York, Jonquel Jones’ dominant 21-point, 13-rebound game, and Coach Cheryl Reeve’s comments about the roster lacking the right group. The hosts predict significant roster changes, including potential waivers and trades, to address depth issues.

Key topics include whether Collier will re-sign despite uncertainty, the strategic need for a backup center, and predictions for the 2027 season. This mailbag covers the full scope of the Lynx’s challenges following their 87-71 loss on September 30, 2026.

In this episode: Collier's Future & Playoff Fallout · Roster Battles & Depth Chart · Hypotheticals & Lightning Round.

More Lynx coverage, previews & recaps: https://www.beatlinesports.com/shows/minnesota-lynx/
Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/wnba/min/2026-10-16/transcript.html

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