Cheryl Reeve approaches WNBA victory record amidst distraction
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 8:15 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Cheryl Reeve, coach of the Minnesota Lynx, is on the verge of achieving the most regular-season victories in WNBA history. This milestone could be reached as early as Friday night against the New York Liberty. Reeve has matched Mike Thibault's record of 379 wins and expressed that the pursuit has become a distraction for her team. With a career record of 379-194, she has led the Lynx to four championships since taking over in 2010. Following her induction into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame last weekend, Reeve is focused on returning to normalcy after achieving the record.
- •Reeve could break the record against the New York Liberty on July 3.
- •She has equaled Mike Thibault's mark with 379 wins.
- •Reeve leads the Lynx, who hold the best WNBA record at 15-4.
- •Her coaching staff includes former players like Lindsay Whalen.
- •Reeve was recently inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.
- 5:08 AMYahoo Sports — New York Liberty beat Minnesota Lynx 99-86, denying Cheryl Reeve a WNBA wins record
- 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — Lynx's Reeve a victory away from claiming WNBA regular-season record, calls chase 'a distraction'
"At some point soon, Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve will break the record for most regular-season victories in WNBA history. It could happen Friday night against the New York Liberty. Thibault finished his career with 379 — a mark that Reeve has equaled.
"Breanna Stewart scored 36 points and the New York Liberty beat Minnesota 99-86 on Friday night, spoiling Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve’s first attempt to become the WNBA’s career wins leader. Reeve is tied with Mike Thibault at 379 regular-season victories.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 5:08 AMNew York Liberty beat Minnesota Lynx 99-86, denying Cheryl Reeve a WNBA wins record
Breanna Stewart scored 36 points and the New York Liberty beat Minnesota 99-86 on Friday night, spoiling Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve’s first attempt to become the WNBA’s career wins leader. Reeve is tied with Mike Thibault at 379 regular-season victories.
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 8:15 PMLynx's Reeve a victory away from claiming WNBA regular-season record, calls chase 'a distraction'
At some point soon, Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve will break the record for most regular-season victories in WNBA history. It could happen Friday night against the New York Liberty. Thibault finished his career with 379 — a mark that Reeve has equaled.
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