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Report: Lynx rookie Emma Cechova (knee) to have MRI

By Thomson Reuters May 15, 2026 | 12:57 PM

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