“Super proud”: Lynx coach, Cheryl Reeve

WNBA co-DPOY Awards have caused a little backward Minnesota Lynx Coach Cheryl Reeve and Las Vegas Aes Coach Becky Hammon.

Following the announcement that Alanna Smith and A'ja Wilson would share this year's DPOY Award, Hammon made a subtle excavation in Smith, saying that a white -tailed deer looks good until a lime (Wilson) enters.

In response, Reeve fired on Friday during a press conference, where she and Smith spoke about the prize and next season. The veteran coach said:

“I am proud that Alanna Smith is a Lynx of Minnesota and it is very proud that this honor was given and we love our white deer.”

So far, Hammon has not yet responded. However, if both Lynx and Aces are victorious of their respective semifinal series, the two co-DPoys could face the WNBA finals.

While Wilson and Aces are preparing to face Indiana fever in the semifinals, Lynx hopes to see who predominates in New York Liberty vs. Phoenix Mercury Series, which is currently linked by 1-1.

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Looking back what Becky Hammon said about Alanna Smith and Lynx

Before Cheryl Reeve responded to Becky Hammon on Friday Naphesesa collier.

According to Hammon, last season, Collier won the player's defensive prize of the year. This season, he finished fifth with only two votes.

While talking to members of the press on Thursday, Hammon said:

“I am a little confused by the” Co. “Naphesa, he said he was the best defensive player last year, and now I don't know?

Throughout the 2025 season, Lynx went 3-1 against ACES at four regular season meetings, with Minnesota winning his first three games and Las Vegas won his game on September 4.

With a semi -final action that will begin on Sunday, both teams are currently sitting as favorites of the bets to go all the way.