The Minnesota Lynx entered the 2025 WNBA playoffs as the No. 1 seed. However, the team's postseason run ended in dramatic fashion against the Phoenix Mercury in the semifinals. Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve received a fine and a one game suspension after arguing a no call that injured Napheesa Collier . Both took shots at WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and the league.

Collier took a bold stand, calling out the WNBA's poor leadership. The play that took her out of Game 3 against Phoenix caused a lot of drama around the league, bringing the officiating into question yet again. However, the ongoing conflict has rubbed a lot of people the wrong way, including ESPN pundit Chris Russo. According to him, Reeve did not handle things well . Expand Tweet

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