Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve, renowned for her fiery intensity and four WNBA titles, made a public apperance on December 17 with noticeable bruising and swelling on her face. The usually stoic coach casually addressed the marks, revealing they stemmed from a minor off-season mishap at home.
“It happened a couple days ago – nothing too serious,” Reeve said, pointing to the discoloration around her cheek and eye. “I was moving some furniture around the house, lost my balance, and took a tumble into the corner of a table. Classic off-season clumsiness.”
The incident occurred during the WNBA’s extended break following the Lynx’s 2025 playoff run. Reeve assured reporters that it’s just soft tissue bruising with no fractures or concussion, and it won’t affect her preparation for the upcoming season. “I’ve dealt with far worse on the sidelines,” she added with her trademark dry humor.
Players reacted with a mix of concern and amusement. Forward Napheesa Collier, still recovering from her own ankle injury sustained in the semifinals, teased, “Coach is unbreakable on the court, but apparently furniture is her weakness now.” The team presented Reeve with a humorous “Coach Protection Kit” including bubble wrap and a helmet.
Reeve, heading into her 17th season with Minnesota, used the moment to emphasize resilience. “Off-season is for recharging, but accidents remind you to stay sharp. We’re building toward another strong year – a little black-and-blue won’t slow that down.”
As the Lynx gear up for 2026 training camp, fans are relieved the injury is minor. Reeve’s passionate leadership remains a cornerstone, facial marks and all.
