WNBA Power Rankings: Lynx, Liberty retain top spots
The Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty remain unbeaten atop ESPN's WNBA Power Rankings as the league transitions into Commissioner's Cup play with the start of June. They are favored to meet in the tournament final for the second year in a row on July 1.
The Atlanta Dream, meanwhile, are winners of four in a row for the longest streak behind Minnesota and New York.
The Dream won't face the Liberty and Lynx until June 17 and 27, respectively, but have played impressively. Guards Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray once again lead Atlanta in scoring, combining for 61 points in Friday's comeback win over the Seattle Storm. Free agent additions Brionna Jones and Brittney Griner are also averaging double figures in scoring.
Griner (knee) has been limited recently, playing only 15 minutes at Seattle after missing the previous two games. But forwards Nia Coffey and Naz Hillmon -- both known for maximizing whatever minutes they get -- have helped fill the gaps with Griner not at 100%.
New Dream coach Karl Smesko has orchestrated an offensive turnaround: Atlanta is second in scoring (85.9 points per game) following a last-place finish in 2024 (77.0). Guard Jordin Canada (knee), who hasn't been able to play yet, should be a strong addition when she returns after averaging 10.6 points and 5.8 assists last season.
"[Smesko's] system has been working well. You get a lot of open shots," Gray told ESPN. "I feel like now we have the key pieces that we need to take us to that next level."
1. Minnesota Lynx (7-0)
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