Many have speculated that the Lynx are quickly heading the way of the Rockers. I think not. The reason: Glen Taylor is a great owner.

Taylor has done great work with the Wolves -- he put up money to keep KG around, brought in new stars, and gave the franchise its first real chance to contend. From everything I've heard, he remains strongly committed to the Lynx as well.

Taylor says the Lynx lost between a half-million and a million dollars last year. He says that he is willing to sustain those kinds of losses for awhile. Ultimately, of course, he needs the community's support.

"It will be up to our fans in the long run if they want a women's franchise here," Taylor said. "Like most companies I've had, it usually costs you to get an organization started. But at some point, the NBA will have to make a business decision. Within three to five years, we'll have to get this sorted out."

While Taylor apparently wanted the Whalen deal more than coach McConnell Serio, he agreed that Connecticut was just asking too much.

"You can't break your team up just for a local favorite and then lose," Taylor said. "I don't think the fans were saying bring Whalen in and have a poor team. The fans won't stay with you in the long run if the team is no good."