Napheesa Collier

Both the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty may be without multiple key players in Friday night’s matchup.

The rich get richer in Minnesota.

Both the Minnesota Lynx and Dallas Wings may be without multiple key players in Sunday afternoon's matchup.

The Minnesota Lynx may be without one of their key players in Wednesday night’s game against the Washington Mystics.

The Minnesota Lynx have the league's best record without Naphessa Collier. Are they title contenders even without her?

Many expected the Minnesota Lynx to take a step backward when Napheesa Collier was ruled out to begin the 2026 season. Instead, they've become one of the WNBA's biggest surprises. A recent ESPN feature explored how Minnesota has managed to thrive despite missing one of the league's premier players, and the answer goes far beyond any single replacement.

Both the Minnesota Lynx and Dallas Wings may be without multiple key players in Tuesday night’s matchup.

Both the Minnesota Lynx and Seattle Storm may be without multiple key players in Saturday afternoon's matchup.

No Collier, no problem! How Olivia Miles and the new-look Lynx have Minnesota out to the WNBA's best start.

Collier has not played since September.

Both the Minnesota Lynx and Chicago Sky may be without multiple key players in Friday night’s matchup.

With Minnesota's star forward Napheesa Collier out after ankle surgery, the Lynx on Thursday signed former lottery pick Teaira McCowan for depth.

The offseason didn't go to plan for Minnesota, but Cheryl Reeve has her squad on top anyway

Both the Minnesota Lynx and Atlanta Dream may be without multiple key players in Wednesday night’s matchup.

Both the Minnesota Lynx and Chicago Sky may be without multiple key players in Saturday afternoon’s matchup.

Both the Chicago Sky and Minnesota Lynx may be without multiple key players in Sunday night's matchup.

Both the Dallas Wings and Minnesota Lynx may be without multiple key players in Thursday night's matchup.

Both the Minnesota Lynx and Phoenix Mercury may be without multiple key players in Tuesday night's matchup.

The MVP debate is already generating strong reactions, and the new WNBA season is just barely starting. In many circles, Caitlin Clark, A’ja Wilson, Napheesa Collier, and Breanna Stewart have emerged as the early frontrunners, with Clark and Wilson appearing to run neck and neck at the very top of the betting markets.

Both the Minnesota Lynx and Atlanta Dream may be without multiple key players in Saturday night's matchup.