Seimone Augustus thanks the people who helped make gay marriage in Minnesota possible

In a phone interview on Monday, Seimone Augustus was quick to thank the people of Minnesota for embracing her and helping the fight for gay marriage.

Video: Kevin Durant on donating to Oklahoma tornado relief efforts and supporting the WNBA

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Kevin Durant spoke with reporters in Minneapolis about the devastating storm in Moore, Oklahoma and his support of the WNBA after attending today's Minnesota Lynx game at the Target Center.

Couple travels hundreds of miles to watch the Lynx to celebrate their 48th wedding anniversary

Check this tweet out from Lynx guard Lindsey Moore from before the Lynx's game against the Mystics which they won big.

This couple drove 300 miles&are celebrating their 48th wedding anniversary!! LOVE Husker nation!! #LosLynx #GBR twitter.com/seym00re/statu…

— Lindsey Moore (@seym00re) May 18, 2013

Traveling hundreds of miles to see a favorite player and celebrating an anniversary? That is what I call dedication and a memorable moment!

Minnesota Lynx beats the Washington Mystics 74-57

I checked the box score stats here and the Mystics went on a quick run and kept the deficit down to two points when the score was 57-55, but at that point, the starters for the Lynx were back and then the Lynx went on a 17-2 run the rest of the way.

Monica Wright led Minny in scoring with 16 points, and also added four rebounds and assists, plus three steals. Maya Moore, Rebekkah Brunson, and Rachel Jarry also scored in double figures.

For DC, only Kia Vaughn had 10 points and seven rebounds. Tayler Hill was 0-9 shooting and had NO POINTS and six turnovers. But having said that, she did get seven rebounds and three assists. Not a good game from her. Crystal Langhorne only had ONE rebound in 22 minutes, and I think she's capable of more than that. Matee Ajavon returned from her overseas play and was 2-7 shooting and had eight points and two assists. Also, the assist to turnover ratio for DC was 10 to 24 and let's hope that was just a bad day at the office for them. Like we saw last Wednseday, both Hill and Nadirah McKenith started in the backcourt, but I'd expect Ivory Latta to start in the regular season.

This was a disappointing performance for the Mystics in the fourth quarter based on how the box scores were going on one hand. But at the same time, the Lynx are just much better so hopefully the Mystics can just use this game as a learning experience before their first regular season game vs. the Tulsa Shock on Monday, May 27.

Two Preseason Games: New York hosts rival Connecticut; and DC plays Minnesota in Bismarck, ND

Two games today featuring WNBA teams playing each other or in other words games when they're NOT playing national teams.

Minnesota Lynx waive Jessica Adair

As we discussed in the post where Natalie Novosel and Drey Mingo were cut from DC, the Minnesota Lynx has cut Jessica Adair.

Compared with the cuts in DC, I personally find this cut a bit more surprising. With Adair now on waivers, could she be a post option for the Mystics? My gut is telling me no considering how many posts are already on this roster, but then again, they did sign Jessica Moore yesterday.

2013 WNBA Draft: Minnesota Lynx add Waltiea Rolle with 36th pick

With the 36th pick in the draft, the Minnesota Lynx selected Waltiea Rolle.

We haven't talked about her all that much, but did summarize her as one of the draft prospects in the Bridgeport region.

Senior Waltiea Rolle is in the top 30 in the nation in block percentage with a strong 6.2% rate and that will probably draw the attention of general managers looking for someone to defend the rim, as Bemiss' rating suggests. On the other end of the floor, her offensive rebounding percentage (11.32%) is strong enough to suggest that she could compete on the boards.

The problem is that her scoring efficiency (51.04%) is beneath the threshold of a successful center prospect over the last few years and she neither gets to the line nor converts free throws very often considering her size. In the end, you can't teach height and it's likely that someone will look her direction on draft day.

For a bit more on how she compares to other center prospects, check out today's post.

2013 WNBA Draft: Minnesota Lynx select Chucky Jeffery 24th overall

Wows: Chucky Jeffery was a do-it-all player for the Colorado Buffaloes this past season and is a strong defender who knows how to use her length and quickness to make plays. And she has the size to continue to do some of the thing she showed in the Pac-12.

Wonders: How likely is it that anyone picked here would make the Lynx roster?

Worries: She wasn't very efficient as a scorer or distributor, which just makes it unclear what her role will be. But as some NBA players have said on draft day occasionally, her position is "Basketball Player aka Baller." Look forward to watching her progress in training camp.

2013 WNBA Draft: Minnesota Lynx select Sugar Rodgers with the 14th pick in the draft

Wows: She shoots the ball a lot. And she has a very quick release to do it.

Wonders: Will she become a more efficient scorer in the league as she enters a situation with better teammates where she isn't expected to shoot so much? She was the offense for Georgetown this year so she had to shoot.

Worries: Low efficiency players have a bad track record in the league. There's not much more to say about that. Rodgers would be bucking the trend a bit if she made the league although her steal rate suggests high athleticism that should help her.

2013 WNBA Draft: Minnesota Lynx select Lindsey Moore 12th overall

Wows: She was the most efficient point guard in this draft when looking at scoring and passing. And she was an outstanding 3-point shooter.

Wonders: Is there a better mentor for her than Lindsay Whalen?

Worries: The only real concern about her is her quickness with the ball in her hands. She sometimes struggled to advance the ball and get the Cornhuskers into their offense against quicker guards.

For more reaction to Moore's selection, visit SB Nation's Nebraska site Corn Nation.

Lindsay Whalen and Candice Wiggins represent WNBA in 2013 White House Easter Egg Roll

Minnesota Lynx guard Lindsay Whalen and Tulsa Shock guard Candice Wiggins were WNBA representatives in the 2013 White House Easter Egg Roll held earlier today in Washington, DC. In addition several of the Washington Wizards' top players, including John Wall, Bradley Beal, Nene, and Emeka Okafor were in attendance. Here are some tweets including pics:

.@bigmek50 & @candicewiggins teaching kids the importance of staying #nbafit at the @whitehouse Easter Egg Roll. twitter.com/nbacares/statu…

— NBA Cares (@nbacares) April 1, 2013

At the White House Easter Egg Roll with @lindsay_13...headed to the basketball court of course! twitter.com/candicewiggins…

— Candice Wiggins (@candicewiggins) April 1, 2013

.@lindsay_13 is hanging out with JFK at the @whitehouse today for #EasterEggRoll #LosLynx #WNBA twitter.com/Lynx_PR/status…

— Lynx PR (@Lynx_PR) April 1, 2013

.@lindsay_13 throwing a pass during the #EasterEggRoll at the @whitehouse #LosLynx #WNBA twitter.com/Lynx_PR/status…

— Lynx PR (@Lynx_PR) April 1, 2013

Check out what @lindsay_13 is up to today, hanging out with @barackobama as part of the #EasterEggRoll twitter.com/Lynx_PR/status…

— Lynx PR (@Lynx_PR) April 1, 2013

It's always nice to see the WNBA represented in a positive fashion at these events, and I'm also glad to see local representation as well with the Wizards also in attendance, not to mention that they've been playing very well, especially at home over the last couple months.

Minnesota Gophers get a little help from Janel McCarville, Lindsay Whalen

Really excited to have the amazingopportunity to practice with @lindsay_13 and @janelmccarville

Mayor of Minneapolis chimes in on Lynx trade for Janel McCarville

Prince on TV, McCarville playing basketball in Mpls again: warms my Minnesotan heart

— Mayor R.T. Rybak (@MayorRTRybak) March 2, 2013

Still awaiting comment from Mayor Michael Bloomberg of New York City and Mayor Dewey F. Bartlett of Tulsa.

For more on the trade, visit the Minnesota Lynx offseason storystream.

Quick analysis: Tulsa scores in three team deal with Minnesota, New York

The Tulsa Shock have finally paved the way for Deanna Nolan to return to the WNBA by sending her to the New York Liberty in a three-team trade that also involved the Minnesota Lynx. In trading a player who was not going to play for them for at least one player who is excited to be there, the Shock have taken a step forward.

Tulsa trades Deanna Nolan to New York as part of blockbuster three team deal

In a move that many WNBA fans have been waiting for, Deanna Nolan will be returning to the league after being traded from the Tulsa Shock to the New York Liberty as part of a three team deal that also includes Janel McCarville returning to the league with the Minnesota Lynx. Click here for the New York Liberty's full release.

Minnesota Lynx acquire Janel McCarville in three team trade -

Check this tweet out from the Lynx PR account:

#LosLynx announce the trade for @janelmccarville, along with a 2014 2nd-round pick from Tulsa in three-team trade #WNBA

— Lynx PR (@Lynx_PR) March 1, 2013

McCarville last played for the New York Liberty and was on the suspended list since 2011, so it's clear that the Liberty signed and then traded her in this deal

Stay tuned as we learn more on the details of this move.

UPDATE on February 8, 2013 3:10 PM ET

In the deal Candice Wiggins was traded to the Tulsa Shock, helping fill a need at guard due to Temeka Johnson and Ivory Latta leaving in free agency.

#LosLynx announce the trade for @janelmccarville, along with a 2014 2nd-round pick from Tulsa in three-team trade #WNBA

— Lynx PR (@Lynx_PR) March 1, 2013

UPDATE on February 8, 2013 3:13 PM ET

Deanna Nolan was signed by the Shock and then traded to New York in the deal. Nate has his insights on this move in an all out article which you can read here.

Maya Moore gets first taste of NBA All-Star Weekend

After two years in the WNBA, Moore took her first trip to NBA All-Star Weekend.

Minnesota Lynx agree to terms with Rachel Jarry

FIBA.com reports today that the Minnesota Lynx have signed Australian forward Rachel Jarry.

...the 21-year-old has agreed terms with the Minnesota Lynx, the team that acquired her rights in a trade with the Atlanta Dream immediately after Jarry was selected 18th in the 2011 Draft.

"We are looking forward to seeing Rachel in training camp this summer," said Lynx executive vice president Roger Griffith.

"Already a five-year veteran at 21, she has proven to be a difference maker in Australia and should be able to make an immediate impact in the WNBA."

Jarry was on the Opals team that won bronze at the 2012 London Olympics and currently plays for the WNBL's Bulleen Boomers. Of course, making a talented Lynx roster is no guarantee considering that they'll returning most of the roster and bringing in two more top 15 draft picks this season barring a trade.

For more on the signing and background on Jarry, check out the article at FIBA.com. For more on Minnesota's offseason, check out our Minnesota Lynx offseason storystream.

Interview with former USC guard Jacki Gemelos about pursuing her WNBA dream with the Minnesota Lynx

Swish Appeal had the opportunity to interview former USC guard Jacki Gemelos, who was drafted in the third round of the 2012 WNBA Draft by the Minnesota Lynx. As she continues to prepare herself for Lynx training camp, she discussed her emotions after injuring her ACL for a fifth time, her career at USC, and the advice she got about how to approach training camp.

Minnesota Lynx re-sign Jessica Adair

According to a tweet from the Lynx's PR twitter account, center Jessica Adair has re-signed with the team. Terms were not disclosed per team policy.

.@minnesotalynx today announced the resigning of @jess_adair. Per team policy terms of the deal were not released #LosLynx #WNBA #FreeAgency

— Lynx PR (@Lynx_PR) February 1, 2013

.@jess_adair is currently playing in the #WNBL in Australia, averaging 12.0 ppg and 6.3 rpg over her last 9 games #WNBA #FreeAgency #LosLynx

— Lynx PR (@Lynx_PR) February 1, 2013

.@jess_adair has scored 10+ points in eight #WNBL games this season, posting 3 double-doubles & including 2 of her last 3 games #LosLynx

— Lynx PR (@Lynx_PR) February 1, 2013

We will see what additional moves the Lynx make over the coming days and weeks as they try to win their third straight Western Conference championship and second WNBA championship in the last three seasons.

You can also follow our Minnesota Lynx offseason StoryStream here as new acquisitions are announced.

UPDATE AT 11:45 AM EDT: Thanks to Shannon Cotterell who has a link to an article from the Townsville Bulletin of Australia which further details Adair's strong play in the Australian WNBL basketball league.

2012-2013 Minnesota Lynx Offseason: What changes does the team need to make for 2013?

The Minnesota Lynx entered their 2012 season defending their 2011 league championship. They once again had a dominant 27-7 regular season record and made their second straight Finals appearance. However, they were unable to defend their championship, losing three games to one against an Indiana Fever team that was an underdog on paper. How could this team retool itself for 2013 to remain on top in the West and as a serious contender for the 2013 WNBA championship?