Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve named WNBA All-Star coach for fifth time

Reeve earns fifth All-Star coaching honor.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 91 min read

What happened: Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve will coach in the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game. The selection arrives one day after she broke the all-time record for regular-season coaching wins. This marks her fifth time serving as an All-Star head coach.

Why it matters: The assignment caps a historic 24-hour span for the veteran coach. It rewards Minnesota's strong first half of the season and underscores Reeve's continued tactical command. The selection follows her record-setting victory, linking a career milestone with current on-court success.

By the numbers: Minnesota holds a 19-6 record this season, scoring 88.7 points per game while allowing 79.5. Reeve secured the career wins record with an 86-80 victory over the Connecticut Sun.

What to watch: Reeve will manage the sidelines during the 2026 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game. The Lynx return to regular-season action seeking to build on their 19-win start.

Sources

Star Tribune 2026-07-09T22:11:44.297344+00:00

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