Minnesota Lynx Release Player After Losing To Angel Reese, Chicago Sky

The Chicago Sky defeated the Minnesota Lynx 87-81 on Saturday, handing the Lynx their fourth loss of the season. Angel Reese led the Sky with 19 points and 11 rebounds, extending her double-double streak to eight consecutive games. Teammate Kamilla Cardoso contributed significantly with 17 points and a career-high 15 rebounds.

Hours after the loss, the Lynx waived forward Alissa Pili, the eighth overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft. Pili had averaged just 1.9 points and 1.2 rebounds this season despite an impressive college career at USC and Utah, where she earned Pac-12 Player of the Year (2023) and All-American honors (2024).

Despite the defeat, Minnesota maintains first place in the WNBA standings with a three-game lead over Phoenix. The Lynx, who haven't lost consecutive games all season, will face the Sky again in a rematch on Monday.