Napheesa Collier

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.

The Lynx were seconds from winning a WNBA title two years ago. They were the league’s No. 1 seed in 2025. Things have certainly changed since then. Gone are Bridget Carleton, Natisha Hiedeman, Alanna Smith, Jess Shepard and more. Star Napheesa Collier will miss at least the first month of the season. Dorka Juhász has a mid-foot sprain. Minnesota added a potential game changer in the draft, ...

A'ja Wilson (+220) is the consensus preseason favorite to win her fifth WNBA MVP in 2026, while Caitlin Clark (+240), Napheesa Collier (+800) and reigning Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers (+1400) are among the next best on the board.

Ever since she stepped into the WNBA, Napheesa Collier has been the face of the Minnesota Lynx. Through deep playoff runs, roster changes, injuries, and championship heartbreak, the Minnesota Lynx could always count on Phee to stay put.

Lynx head coach gives an 'unfair' response when asked if Napheesa Collier will be here long-term with the team.

One of the biggest storylines for the Lynx season – which opens at home Saturday against Atlanta – will be something off the court. The contract status of Napheesa Collier will loom large over the organization. Because the Lynx cored Collier, one of the top two players in the world, this offseason, giving Minnesota exclusive negotiating rights for a new contract. But rather than inking a ...

Thirty-one WNBA players will make at least $1 million this season. A'ja Wilson, Napheesa Collier and Kelsey Mitchell will make the $1.4 million max.

Lynx's Napheesa Collier acknowledged she took it too far talking about WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert while taking a swipe at Donald Trump.

If you were to ask any fan, can the 2026 WNBA season kick off as per schedule a few months back – the answer would be no. That felt impossible considering the tensions between the players and the league were at a sky-high level because of the CBA negotiations.

Physicality has always been a part of the WNBA’s identity. But Napheesa Collier has had enough because, according to her, the league may have crossed the line as the games have gone from competitive to exhausting.

The Lynx star was outspoken about her feelings toward the league during negotiations, and the tactic was effective.

Cheryl Reeve was hailed as the queen of crashouts. The Minnesota Lynx coach’s frustration peaked after Alyssa Thomas’ contact with Napheesa Collier went uncalled as she limped to the locker room in tears.

Will the Lynx prove the world wrong? Or will Collier’s early-season absence and the departures of key players doom them?

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