MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Lynx today issued the following statement regarding the start of the 2020 WNBA season:

“The Lynx fully support the WNBA’s decision today to postpone the start of the upcoming WNBA season. The safety of our fans, players and staff is of the utmost importance. Our thoughts and prayers are with those impacted by the pandemic and we thank those who are working tirelessly to fight the coronavirus.

We look forward to welcoming our newest additions to the Lynx family following the WNBA Draft 2020 presented by State Farm on April 17th at 6 p.m. CT on ESPN. Minnesota has the sixth and 16th overall selection in this year’s draft.”