CHICAGO - The Lynx waived forward Alissa Pili on Saturday, just ahead of the WNBA’s July 13 cutdown deadline — the date when nonguaranteed contracts become fully guaranteed for the season. Pili, the No.

Ariel Atkins scored 27 points, Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso each had a double-double and the Chicago Sky beat the Minnesota Lynx 87-81 on Saturday. Reese had 19 points and 11 rebounds - her eighth consecutive double-double and 14th of the season - and Cardoso finished with 17 points and a career-high 15 rebounds.

A'ja Wilson scored 34 points, Jackie Young added 30, including her team's final 10 points and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Golden State Valkyries 104-102 on Saturday.

The Chicago Sky picked the right time to bring their 'A' game as they faced the Lynx needing a win to keep stacking for a playoff berth. The Sky won the game 87

An unbalanced slate, early tipoffs and repeated matchups have coaches frustrated. Meanwhile, the Sky are managing Angel Reese’s minutes as she takes on a bigger role.

The Lynx selected Pili with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Over two seasons in Minnesota, she played in 36 games and averaged 2.2 points on 43.3% shooting and 1.2 rebounds per game.

The Lynx are considered one of the favorites to win it all this season, and their current best record in the entire league is a testament to how the pundits have been right about Minnesota's prospects this year and their chances of emerging as the 2025 WNBA champions.