Derek James

Joined: Nov 13, 2023

MALIBU, CA - OCTOBER 31: Erica Ogwumike #13 of the Pepperdine Waves dribbles the ball while airborne against the Bristol Bears during the first exhibition game of the season at Firestone Fieldhouse on October 31, 2015 in Malibu, California. Pepperdine won 91-43. (Photo by Jeff Golden/Getty Images)

Minnesota Lynx waive Linnae Harper and Erica Ogwumike

PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 31: Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury handles the ball against Jewell Loyd #24 of the Seattle Storm during game three of the WNBA Western Conference Finals at Talking Stick Resort Arena on August 31, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mercury defeated the Storm 86-66. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

How Jewell Loyd beat the Mercury in Game 1 of the 2018 Western Conference Finals

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MAY 25: Odyssey Sims #1 of the Minnesota Lynx drives against Courtney Vandersloot #22 of the Chicago Sky during their game at Target Center on May 25, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Lynx defeated the Sky 89-71. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images)

Lynx’s Odyssey Sims discusses parenthood, WNBA

USA's guard Diana Taurasi (L) and USA's guard Sue Bird pose with their gold medals after the final of the Women's basketball competition at the Carioca Arena 1 in Rio de Janeiro on August 20, 2016 during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. / AFP / Andrej ISAKOVIC (Photo credit should read ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP via Getty Images)

Sue Bird discusses the past and future with Kerith Burke, Logan Murdock

KNOXVILLE, TN - FEBRUARY 24: South Carolina Gamecocks forward Mikiah Herbert Harrigan (21) drives around Tennessee Lady Vols guard Rae Burrell (12) during a college basketball game between the Tennessee Lady Vols and the South Carolina Gamecocks on February 24, 2019, at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, TN. (Photo by Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Understanding the Minnesota Lynx’s 2020 WNBA draft

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 27: Cheryl Reeve head coach of the Minnesota Lynx during a timeout against the Los Angeles Sparks during a WNBA basketball game at Staples Center on August 27, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images )

A Minnesota Lynx-centered preview of the 2020 WNBA Draft

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 16: Kayla Alexander of Adelaide Lightning shoots during game three of the WNBL Grand Final series between UC Capitals and the Adelaide Lightning at AIS Arena on February 16, 2019 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Tracey Nearmy/Getty Images)

Lynx sign Linnae Harper and Kayla Alexander

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Guard Rachel Banham #1 of the Connecticut Sun handles the ball in the game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Staples Center on May 31, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

Minnesota Lynx acquire Rachel Banham from Connecticut Sun

WHITE PLAINS, NY- AUGUST 13: Seimone Augustus #33 of the Minnesota Lynx smiles during the game against the New York Liberty on August 13, 2019 at the Westchester County Center, in White Plains, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Steven Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images)

3 questions about Seimone Augustus leaving the Lynx

BELGRADE, SERBIA - FEBRUARY 09: Head coach Cheryl Reeve of USA in looks on during the FIBA Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament 2020 Group B match between Nigeria and USA at Aleksandar Nikolic Hall on February 9, 2020 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)

WNBA Free Agency: Who will be the Lynx’s point guard next season?

UNCASVILLE, CT - AUGUST 17: Maya Moore #23 of the Minnesota Linx during the game against the Connecticut Sun on August 17, 2018 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matteo Marchi/Getty Images)

How will Minnesota Lynx adapt without Maya Moore again?

WHITE PLAINS, NY - MAY 25: Cheryl Reeve of the Minnesota Lynx talks with Katie Smith of the New York Liberty before the game between the two teams on May 25, 2018 at Westchester County Center in White Plains, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Steve Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Minnesota Lynx close to adding Katie Smith to coaching staff

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 16: WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert pose for a photo with Napheesa Collier #24 of Minnesota Lynx after awarded the 2019 WNBA Rookie of the Year Award to her at the press conference on September 16, 2019 at the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx Courts at Mayo Clinic Square in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Napheesa Collier named Minnesota Professional Athlete of the Year

MINNEAPOLIS, MN- AUGUST 27: Odyssey Sims #1 of the Minnesota Lynx looks on during the game against the Chicago Sky on August 27, 2019 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

What Odyssey Sims’ suspension means for the Lynx

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 01: Head coach Cheryl Reeve of the Minnesota Lynx looks on during her team's game against the Indiana Fever at Target Center on September 01, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images)

The Lynx are always relevant with Cheryl Reeve

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 01: Odyssey Sims #1 of the Minnesota Lynx stands on the court during her team's game against the Indiana Fever at Target Center on September 01, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Lynx defeated the Fever 81-73. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images)

Odyssey Sims pleads guilty to DWI charges