Nia Coffey is back home with the Minnesota Lynx, where she grew up, after a decade of bouncing between teams — and now she’s thriving. The fifth overall pick in 2017, she delivered a career-defining performance against Portland with 15 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, and 3 blocks, helping set a team record with seven players scoring in double digits. Her buzzer-beater before halftime sent the crowd into frenzy. Coach Cheryl Reeve raves about her intensity, versatility, and defensive grit, while Coffey stays humble, focused on listening and executing. Coming from a basketball family — her dad played in the NBA, her brother’s in the league — and a high school program that produced another top draft pick, Coffey’s journey has finally hit its stride. The Lynx needed depth after losing key players, and Coffey’s impact is immediate — learning from Reeve, fitting in perfectly, and leading with energy. This homecoming? It’s off to a roaring start. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4eca6c926d6a8865

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