WNBA: Lynx rookie Emma Cechova to have MRI
Minnesota Lynx rookie Emma Cechova is set to undergo an MRI on her right knee after suffering an injury during Thursday’s win over the Dallas Wings. The 21-year-old center went down in a third-quarter collision and left the game after scoring two points in 11 minutes.
Field Level Media
Reuters
May 16, 2026
Minnesota Lynx center Sakima Walker (35) makes a jump shot over Minnesota Lynx center Emma Cechova (22) during the first half at College Park Center, Arlington, Texas, USA, May 14, 2026.
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Minnesota Lynx rookie Emma Cechova will have an MRI on her right knee on Friday, The Athletic reported.
The 21-year-old center was injured in a third-quarter collision with Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers in Minnesota's 90-86 win Thursday night in Arlington, Texas.
Medical staff rushed to check on Cechova, who grabbed her knee in pain before being helped to the locker room.
The Czech Republic native finished the game with two points and two rebounds in 11 minutes.
She is averaging 8.3 points and 3.7 rebounds in 17.3 minutes off the bench through three games this season.
-Field Level Media/Reuters
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