Cheryl Reeve sets WNBA wins record as Lynx defeat Sun

Reeve secures her 380th victory to make league history.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 91 min read

Cheryl Reeve has become the winningest head coach in WNBA history, recording her 380th (regular season) victory Wednesda Via @alexaphilippou on X

What happened: Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve became the winningest coach in WNBA history on Wednesday. She secured her 380th career regular-season victory as the Lynx defeated the Connecticut Sun 86-80.

Why it matters: The milestone establishes a new benchmark for coaching longevity and success in the league. Reeve passed Mike Thibault to claim the top spot, achieving the record entirely with one franchise.

By the numbers: Reeve holds a 380-196 all-time record with a .660 win percentage following the victory. Minnesota improved to 18-6 on the season, while Connecticut dropped to 6-17.

What to watch: The Lynx continue their push for playoff positioning as the regular season progresses.

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@AlexaPhilippou 2026-07-09T02:09:40.363138+00:00

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