Minnesota Lynx Strengthen Coaching Staff with Lindsay Whalen and Eric Thibault Hires

The Lynx aim to build on their recent Finals run by adding a franchise legend and a seasoned WNBA coach to Cheryl Reeve's staff.

Lindsay Whalen, a four-time WNBA champion with the Lynx and a Naismith Hall of Famer, returns to the team as an assistant coach after previously coaching at the University of Minnesota.
Eric Thibault, former head coach of the Washington Mystics with over a decade of WNBA coaching experience, joins as associate head coach.
The hires come as part of a restructuring following the departures of associate head coach Katie Smith and general manager Clare Duwelius earlier this offseason.
Whalen brings firsthand championship experience and a strong connection with current players, while Thibault offers expertise in player development and offensive strategy.
Head coach Cheryl Reeve, one of the most decorated coaches in WNBA history, sees the additions as pivotal to the Lynx's pursuit of another championship.