The Lynx became the first No. 1 seed in league history to get swept in its opening series, marking another heartbreaking playoff exit for the third straight year.
After their shocking 0-2 series upset against the New York Liberty, Kayla McBride suggested that Napheesa Collier was set to leave the Minnesota Lynx. The Lynx were swept by the Liberty despite being the #1 seed in the WNBA playoffs, marking one of the biggest upsets in WNBA playoff history.
Following one of the biggest playoff upsets in WNBA history, the Minnesota Lynx head coach did not hold back on Napheesa Collier. Despite being the first seed and the consensus best team in the WNBA coming into the playoffs, the Lynx were swept 2-0 in their first-round series against the New York Liberty.
BROOKLYN, NY - SEPTEMBER 29: Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx smiles before the game against the New York Liberty during Round One Game One of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs on September 29, 2026 at Barclays Center Arena in Brooklyn, New York. 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 Cata...
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