Alissa Pili is no longer a member of the Minnesota Lynx. The 24-year-old was waived by the reigning WNBA runners-up right in the middle of a road trip.

Pili, the No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 draft out of Utah, signed a three-year deal with the Lynx in April that year. In 15 games this season, she averaged 1.9 points and 1.2 rebounds in 5.9 minutes.

A'ja Wilson scored 34 points, Jackie Young added 30, including her team's final 10 points and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Golden State Valkyries 104-102 on Saturday.

Minnesota visits the Chicago Sky after Napheesa Collier scored 26 points in the Lynx's 87-81 loss to the Chicago Sky.

Rickea Jackson started and played 31 minutes for the Sparks. She totaled 14 points, three rebounds, one assist and one steal. Jackson converted 4-of-10 field goal attempts, 2-of-5 three-point attempts and 4-for-4 field goal attempts.

The Lynx are considered one of the favorites to win it all this season, and their current best record in the entire league is a testament to how the pundits have been right about Minnesota's prospects this year and their chances of emerging as the 2025 WNBA champions.

Let’s take a look at the latest WNBA odds for MVP and Finals Winner, and I’ll share my top betting picks for Friday and Saturday’s slates of games on DraftKings Sportsbook. You can also find more WNBA previews,

WNBA season is right at its halfway point. Players are making their cases for various end-of-season awards, including league MVP. The power rankings ha