Lynx Award History: Last Time Minnesota Won Each Trophy

The last time the Minnesota Lynx won a major WNBA award was in the 2025 season, when Alanna Smith claimed co-Defensive Player of the Year.

Here’s a breakdown of the last time the Minnesota Lynx won every major WNBA award:

Last Time a Lynx Player Won MVP

Sylvia Fowles was the last Lynx player to win MVP, securing the award in 2017.

Maya Moore is the only other MVP winner in franchise history, accomplishing the feat in 2014.

Last Time a Lynx Player Won Rookie of the Year

Crystal Dangerfield became the latest Minnesota player to win WNBA Rookie of the Year during the 2020 campaign.

The Lynx have had five different Rookie of the Year winners in franchise history.

Last Time a Lynx Player Won Defensive Player of the Year

Alanna Smith was named a Co-Defensive Player of the Year in 2025. She became the second straight Lynx player to claim DPOY, following Napheesa Collier in 2024.

Minnesota has had four DPOY winners all time.

Last Time a Lynx Player Won Sixth Player of the Year

Candace Wiggins is the only Lynx player to win Sixth Player of the Year, earning the honor in 2008.

Last Time a Lynx Player Won Most Improved Player

The Lynx have never had someone win the Most Improved Player award.

Last Time a Lynx Coach Won Coach of the Year

Cheryl Reeve was named the WNBA’s Coach of the Year as recently as 2024, earning her fourth such trophy in her career.