Minnesota Lynx boost bench as they chase winning streak before Commissioner’s Cup showdown

The Minnesota Lynx, riding an eight‑game winning streak, will face the Las Vegas Aces on Saturday in a WNBA Commissioner’s Cup matchup that determines the Western Conference representative for the title game on June 30. Both teams are unbeaten in the in‑season tournament, which carries a $500,000 prize pool. Lynx guard Kayla McBride said the team’s depth feels like “a buffet… everybody eats,” highlighting their versatile roster.

After rookie Emma Čechová’s season‑ending ACL injury, head coach Cheryl Reeve warned that the bench needed improvement. Recent games have shown the bench’s progress, with Maya Caldwell, Antonia Delaere and Anastasiia Kosu contributing significantly, prompting Reeve to praise their “get‑better days.” The Lynx aim to extend their streak and secure a spot in the Commissioner’s Cup final.