Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore had to endure a grueling and long campaign to finally take control of the Minnesota Lynx, but now that they have, their plan for the WNBA franchise seems to be to leave it mostly alone.

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.

Napheesa Collier had 29 points, five assists and three steals, Courtney Williams added 18 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and four steals and the Minnesota Lynx beat the

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.

The Minnesota Lynx have held onto No. 1 in ESPN's WNBA Power Rankings since the opening weekend of games in May. This week is the closest the Lynx have come to losing their spot.

Minnesota will try to earn its 20th win of the season when the Lynx host the Phoenix Mercury. Wednesday's game is the fourth meeting of the season between the two teams.

The Chicago Sky were riding high after a big win over the league-leading Minnesota Lynx on Saturday, but Monday night’s rematch took a grim turn. Their leading scorer, veteran guard Ariel Atkins, exited the game with an injury and the latest update isn’t promising.

The Minnesota Lynx, who have the WNBA’s best record, have been living at the top of the standings and the national news roundups.