Jay Croucher and Trysta Krick break down WNBA champions futures and layout why the Lynx and Liberty are the best bets for WNBA champion.

For the Minnesota Lynx, getting off to a hot start as the WNBA's season starts up again this week matters a lot. The Lynx are leading the league with a 20-4 record and have Napheesa Collier making tracks toward a potential WNBA MVP award.

Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky visit Napheesa Collier and the league-best Minnesota Lynx in a marquee WNBA showdown at Target Center on Tuesday night.

Before the games begin again, here's a look at where all 13 teams stand with CBS Sports' midseason grades.   The Dream limped into the All-Star break. They lost five of their last eight games and Rhyne Howard was ruled out until August after hyperextending her knee in a defeat to the Fever.

The Chicago Sky play against the Minnesota Lynx in a WNBA game tonight. Fans can watch this game for free online.

The top team in the WNBA has a significant 3.5-game lead over the next highest team in the standings (currently the New York Liberty). Despite that, they are a likely candidate to make a trade before the deadline. First, the Liberty just leveled up BIG time with the signing of Emma Messeman from Belgium.

The Lynx’ dominance defined the 2010s. They won four WNBA titles in seven seasons from 2011-17, hanging a banner in Target Center every other year.

A seven-time All-Star, a four-time All-WNBA first-team selection, a three-time league MVP, two-time WNBA champion, two-time Defensive Player of the Year, and WNBA Finals MVP, Wilson has a resume that's second-to-none.

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

In this week's WNBA Wraparound, the playoff push begins. We have the latest on Caitlin Clark, the trade deadline and more.