Napheesa Collier

Napheesa Collier attempts a shot vs. the Fever. | NBAE via Getty Images It’s the unexpected that makes sports special. Any team can beat another, no matter the perceived gap between the two. Except, it seems, in the WNBA in September. Before the season paused for the FIBA World Cup break, all eight playoff spots were claimed. Since play resumed, only one non-playoff team, finally, defeated a playoff team, with Kahleah Copper putting on her cape on Monday night, scoring 31 points and the go-ah...

Napheesa Collier scored 23 points, Olivia Miles added 21 and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Connecticut Sun 101-89 on Sunday to get closer to clinching the top seed in the WNBA playoffs. A big reason for the Lynx's success this season has been the play of Miles.

PORTLAND, OR - AUGUST 12: Maya Caldwell #3, Kayla McBride #21, and Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx high five during the game against the Portland Fire on August 12, 2026 at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Evan Yu/NBAE via Getty Images) |...

Looking back now, Collier considers her mission a success.

USA's small forward #11 Napheesa Collier is seen with her gold medal after winning with her team the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup final game against France in Berlin on September 13, 2026. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images Back in action. When we last saw the New York Liberty, they were cruising to a much needed 85-66 win over the Chicago Sky prior to the FIBA break on August 29. The opponent tonight is atop the WNBA standings, but has room to get...

The WNBA will be searching for a new commissioner after this season as Cathy Engelbert recently announced her retirement plans at the end of the year. A comprehensive search will likely take place in the months to come, and while various names have been thrown out there, including current and former players, don’t expect Minnesota Lynx star […] The post Lynx news: Napheesa Collier not planning on making WNBA commissioner push anytime soon appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Napheesa Collier. | Getty Images On Thursday, the four WNBA playoff-bound teams were able to ease into their return to regular-season action, as the Atlanta Dream, Washington Mystics, Dallas Wings and Las Vegas Aces all won in blowout fashion. Tonight, a similar script should play out for the Indiana Fever and Golden State Valkyries. First night back from the break did NOT disappoint 🔥 Catch us tomorrow for even more! 2026 Postseason Push | @DKSports | #WNBASeason30 pic.twitter.com/lLymSUgca...

MVP conversations usually start with players putting up massive scoring numbers, but one WNBA legend sees something different in Angel Reese. For her, the Atlanta Dream star clearly deserves to be a part of the conversation, especially with the transformation the team has undergone over the season.

Dust off Target Center and call Prowl. The FIBA World Cup break has ended. After 18 days without Lynx basketball, Minnesota is getting back on the court to finish the interrupted regular-season. First up for the WNBA-leading Lynx (31-9) will be the New York Liberty (24-16) in a battle of playoff-bound teams at Target Center. Tip is set for 6:30 p.m. Lynx forward Napheesa Collier was Team USA’s ...

MEDLEY, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 07: Napheesa Collier #24 of the Lunar Owls arrives prior to a game against Phantom at Wayfair Arena on February 07, 2025 in Medley, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images) | Getty Images It was announced on Thursday morning that the players-founded Unrivaled basketball league will be arriving to Minnesota for the first time ever. View this post on Instagram If you are new to women’s basketball, then it’s possible you haven’t heard about what Unrivaled is. Our v...

The WNBA regular season will resume on September 17, and with only four games left for each team before the postseason begins, the conversation around this season’s MVP is heating up. The debate has been polarizing, with talents like reigning MVP A’ja Wilson, Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark, and Minnesota Lynx’s Napheesa Collier among the favorites for the title.

BERLIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 13: Napheesa Collier #11 of the USA Basketball Women's National Team poses for a photo with the championship trophy after the game against the France Women's National Team at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 on September 13, 2026 at Berlin Arena in Berlin, Germany. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Man...

Unrivaled, the women's basketball 3-on-3 league founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, will open its third season on Jan. 8 in Boston.

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Team USA’s 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup campaign had already started with a battle at home when A’Ja Wilson withdrew from the squad due to injury management. However, Napheesa Collier is willing to do what it takes to help the squad win its fifth straight title in the world spectacle. Usually leading the frontcourt for [...]

WNBA stars Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier are all headed to the FIBA World Cup. How will the league look when it returns?

Cheryl Reeve says the Lynx must get tougher after a physical, playoff-preview loss to the Dream.

COLLEGE PARK, GEORGIA - AUGUST 30: Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots the ball as Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream plays defense during the first quarter at Gateway Center Arena on August 30, 2026 in College Park, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Minnesota...

With Napheesa Collier sidelined and expected to miss significant time at the start of the season, it was expected that the Minnesota Lynx would suffer without her. However, it looks almost certain that they will finish the regular season as the top seed, much to the surprise of anyone, including Olivia Miles, who has been one of the main anchors of this team.

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier has picked up right where she left off since returning from an ankle injury. She missed the first few weeks of the season before making her comeback in late July. Collier’s return only made the Lynx even scarier , with Olivia Miles already running rings around opponents in her rookie year, along with the […] The post Lynx news: Napheesa Collier shares eye-opening admission on Olivia Miles appeared first on ClutchPoints.