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.

Minnesota Lynx Need to Do Some Work After Suffering Third Loss originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota Lynx takes on the Chicago Sky after Napheesa Collier scored 26 points in the Lynx's 87-81 loss to the Chicago Sky. The Sky have gone 4-4 at home. Chicago has a 4-8 record in games decided by 10 or more points.

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 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.

Now, Reese is not just dominating on the court; she’s front and center on the cover of NBA 2K26 WNBA Edition, rocking her signature shoe both in the game and in real life. Chicago is celebrating in a big way. MORE: WNBA commissioner makes embarrassing All-Star blunder that’s impossible to make up