On September 28, 2026, Cheryl Reeve of the Minnesota Lynx was celebrated as the WNBA Coach of the Year. This achievement marks her fifth time winning the honor, extending her own league record. Reeve previously won this award in 2011, 2016, 2020, and 2024.

Reeve secured 54% of votes from WNBA journalists and broadcasters. Natalie Nakase of the Golden State Valkyries received 27% of the votes, while Sydney Johnson of the Washington Mystics garnered 18%. Reeve is in her 17th season as the Lynx head coach.

Under Reeve’s leadership, the Lynx achieved a regular season record of 33-11, securing the No. 1 seed in the playoffs. During the 2026 season, she served as an All-Star Coach for the sixth time. In July, she became the league’s winningest regular-season coach with 380 victories.

The playoffs are in full swing. The Lynx face the New York Liberty in Game 2 of the first playoff round on Tuesday, September 29. The first-round matchups began on Sunday, September 27, with a best-of-three format.