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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Napheesa Collier had a particularly late start to her eighth season with the Minnesota Lynx, following surgery on both ankles that delayed her 2026 debut until just before the All-Star break.After an abruptly disappointing finish for the Lynx in the WNBA playoffs, the smooth-shooting and defensively tough forward the team has tried to build a title contender around is uncertain to return.

In a season that has included plenty of off-court controversy, the on-court chaos of the WNBA playoffs is now taking center stage. With the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx eliminated from the playoffs, four teams remain in the hunt for the WNBA championship.

Napheesa Collier’s first comments after the shock playoff exit to New York were to double down on her love for the Lynx. Her “I love it here” may have been a massive indicator, but head coach Cheryl Reeve’s exit interview comments have led to choice becoming a key factor in Phee’s free agency decision.

“MVP! MVP!” A 16,000-strong Gainbridge Fieldhouse erupted in chants literally every time Kelsey Mitchell visited the free-throw line in their last regular-season home game against the Minnesota Lynx. While the unparalleled support might hint at fanbase approval for their nine-year shooting guard, The Athletic contributor Sabreena Merchant recently questioned this stance.

How the semifinal series began -- and what Atlanta, New York, Golden State and Las Vegas all need to do in Game 2.

Napheesa Collier will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and all eyes are on her next move following the Minnesota Lynx’s exit in the first round of the WNBA playoffs. As free agency looms, a report has emerged about Collier’s possible interest in playing in New York.

Jakcie Young drives on Gabby Williams. | Getty Images In their two-season history, the Golden State Valkyries have played the Las Vegas Aces seven times. They’re 1-6. That doesn’t bode well for their chances of beating the defending champions three times in five games in the WNBA semifinals, which is the next task for ascendant second-year franchise. That that went 0-3 against Vegas this season, and that their lone win came in June 2025, the first-ever game between the two teams, is even less...

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 27: Atlanta forward Angel Reese (5) reacts during the WNBA first round playoff game between the Washington Mystics and the Atlanta Dream on September 27th, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The journey continues. The New York Liberty took down the Minnesota Lynx at a raucous Barclays Center on Tuesday night, sweeping the No. 1 seed and advancing to the semifinals. ...

Minnesota Reflects On A Bittersweet Year! The post Missing Lynx: Minnesota Eyes Past, Present, Future After Elimination appeared first on Ballislife.com.

A five-time WNBA All-Star announced her retirement decision after 13 seasons in the league.

Olivia Miles spent most of her rookie season making the WNBA look easier than it was supposed to be. However, the playoffs gave the Minnesota Lynx guard something she hadn’t experienced much of all year: a problem she couldn’t solve in time.

NEW YORK — Ahead of his first playoff series as a WNBA head coach, Chris DeMarco guaranteed his New York Liberty would be ready to go against the Minnesota Lynx. The group followed the bold claim up by making history , becoming the first No. 8 seed in WNBA postseason history to upset a No. 1 seed. New York’s 2-0 sweep of Minnesota was decisive. A […] The post How ’embracing’ struggles fueled Liberty’s historic Lynx sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton is joined by New York Liberty reporter Jackie Powell, who dives into how the No. 8 New York Liberty took down the No. 1 Minnesota Lynx in historic fashion to secure their spot in the semifinals. Can the Liberty’s Big 3 — Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu — keep the momentum rolling in the semifinals against a championship-hungry Atlanta Dream?

Two-time MVP runner-up Napheesa Collier is unsure of her future as she enters free agency, saying she loves Minnesota but hasn't had time to think about what's next.

Though another season ended in disappointment, there were some good things to take from the year, bad things to focus on correcting, and now, the question of “what’s next?”

Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve was cryptic but remained honest about the pending future of Napheesa Collier going into free agency. Reeve has been the Lynx’s head coach since 2010, leading the franchise to four championships. The last one came in 2017 as the coach recently got the team back to the WNBA Finals in 2024. However, Minnesota […] The post Lynx’s Cheryl Reeve keeps it cryptic on Napheesa Collier’s looming free agency appeared first on ClutchPoints.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUG 8: Olivia Miles #5 and Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx high five during the game against the Las Vegas Aces on August 8, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi...

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Minnesota Lynx star Naphessa Collier is one of the most prized free agents this offseason. There are three teams that could be a great fit.

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