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Aliyah Boston, Paige Bueckers and Napheesa Collier receive recognition on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 2026 list

WNBA All-Stars Aliyah Boston and Paige Bueckers were named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 2026 for sports, while Napheesa Collier, selected to the 2024 30 Under 30 list, was honored as one of three All-Star Alumni.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / November 10

Napheesa Collier unveils what fuels her fire amid CBA negotiations

Napheesa Collier has seemingly perfected the art of adapting. Her ability to roll with the punches and find a way for things to work in her favor even predates her days as a star for the Minnesota Lynx and vice president of the WNBPA.

Minnesota Lynx News / Bring Me The News / October 28

'It should be illegal': Napheesa Collier slams WNBA pay ahead of CBA deadline

Friday, October 31, marks the deadline for the WNBA and the WNBA Players Association to agree to terms on a new collective bargaining agreement. With

WNBA News / FirstSportz / October 28

Napheesa Collier Believes Caitlin Clark Deserves More After Helping WNBA Earn Hundreds of Millions of Dollars

Even though several people have diminished the impact of Caitlin Clark on the WNBA, there is enough proof out there to show them where they are wrong. Many understood that players, both current and former, were jealous of her popularity and endorsements, and subsequently did whatever was possible to paint her in a bad light.

Minnesota Lynx News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / October 27

Napheesa Collier Sounds Off on Caitlin Clark’s ‘Insane’ WNBA Pay Gap

Now that the 2025 WNBA season is in the rearview mirror, the league's attention has turned toward the ongoing negotiations between the league office and the players' association for the next Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which is supposed to be instituted for the 2026 season.

Minnesota Lynx News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 22

WNBA rumors: Napheesa Collier met with Cathy Engelbert after cold-blooded tongue-lashing

The WNBA is entering one of the most important offseasons in league history. Two expansion teams are set to join the W in Toronto and Portland. Meanwhile, the WNBA and players are in the middle of CBA negotiations that could have huge ramifications for the league.

WNBA News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / October 14

Sparks Notes: LA Stars on Napheesa Collier's Message, Legend Reflects on WNBA Finals

On Sept. 30, during her 2025 exit interview, Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier challenged WNBA leadership in a direct statement. "We have the best players in the world.

WNBA News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / October 14

Sparks' Stars Respond After Napheesa Collier Blasts WNBA Leadership, Officiating

On Sept. 30, during her 2025 exit interview, Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier was brutally honest, challenging WNBA leadership in a direct statement.

WNBA News / Indiana Fever on SI / October 13

Caitlin Clark's 2026 WNBA MVP Odds Turn Heads

With the 2025 WNBA season now in the rearview mirror after the Las Vegas Aces swept the Phoenix Mercury in this year's WNBA Finals, women's basketball fans can now turn their attention toward this upcoming offseason and what it will mean for the 2026 campaign.

WNBA News / UConn Huskies on SI / October 11

UConn Well-Represented on All-WNBA Teams

With the WNBA season finally wrapping up with the Las Vegas Aces defeating the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 and making it a clean sweep in the finals, it was time to hand out some more awards.

Minnesota Lynx News / Women's Sports on ClutchPoints / October 11

Why Napheesa Collier will change WNBA’s trajectory after calling out leadership

When Napheesa Collier rolled up her sleeves on Tuesday, September 30, before her Minnesota Lynx season exit interview, something was about to shift in the WNBA forever.

Minnesota Lynx News / Bring Me The News / October 10

Lynx star Napheesa Collier a unanimous All-WNBA First Team selection

Lynx star Napheesa Collier was named to her third consecutive All-WNBA First Team on Friday. It is Collier's fourth All-WNBA honors in her career, earning first team honors in 2023, 2024, and 2025 and second team honors in 2020.

Minnesota Lynx News / Field Level Media / October 8

Two Minnesota Lynx forwards named to the WNBA All-Defensive first team

The Lynx had an WNBA-best 34-10 record this past season but were eliminated by the Mercury in the semifinals of the playoffs.

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Minnesota Lynx News / EssentiallySports / October 7

Napheesa Collier’s 'Calculated' Statement Carries Major Implications for Caitlin Clark, Per National Reporter

If you have read Napheesa Collier over the years, she is generally a very reserved, mild-mannered, and calm individual off the court. So when she blasted Cathy Engelbert, it did feel like a shocker for us who have seen her beyond the hardwood.

Minnesota Lynx News / Field Level Media / October 5

Report: Napheesa Collier cancels meeting with WNBA commissioner

The relationship between WNBA star forward Napheesa Collier and league commissioner Cathy Engelbert apparently hit another setback, with the player canceling a meeting scheduled for next week, ESPN reported on Saturday.

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WNBA News / Yardbarker / October 3

WNBA commissioner addresses officiating concerns, Caitlin Clark comments

It is a tense time for the WNBA as labor negotiations and criticism of the league's officiating have dominated the news cycle.

Notable update emerges on WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s future

Napheesa Collier rips WNBA leadership

Napheesa Collier calls out WNBA commissioner for surprising Caitlin Clark comment

Fever's Caitlin Clark breaks silence on WNBA commissioner controversy

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Minnesota Lynx News / Dice City Sports / October 3

Watch: A’ja Wilson doubles down on comments in support of Collier

In the midst of preparing for the 2025 WNBA Finals, A’ja Wilson and Chelsea Gray took questions from the media on Thursday, October 2, just the day before hitting the court against a familiar foe in the Phoenix Mercury.

Minnesota Lynx News / Field Level Media / October 1

Report reveals extent of Lynx star Napheesa Collier's ugly injury

Minnesota Lynx star forward Napheesa Collier's injury in the WNBA semifinals has been determined.

Napheesa Collier calls out WNBA commissioner for surprising Caitlin Clark comment

Napheesa Collier rips WNBA leadership

Fight between WNBA and its players starting before season even ends

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WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 2

Aces' A'ja Wilson 'disgusted' by WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert

Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson is the latest WNBA star to speak out against league commissioner Cathy Engelbert.

Napheesa Collier calls out Engelbert for her Caitlin Clark comment

Collier rips WNBA leadership

Report reveals extent of Collier's injury

Notable update emerges on WNBA commissioner Engelbert's future

Fight between WNBA and its players starting before season even ends

WNBA News / Yardbarker / October 1

Napheesa Collier calls out WNBA commish for Caitlin Clark comment

Napheesa Collier calls out WNBA commissioner for surprising Caitlin Clark comment

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert's supposed comment about Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark highlights why she's losing favorability within the league.

Collier blasts WNBA leadership

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Shey Peddy reacts to video of her terrible shot

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WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / September 30

Napheesa Collier says WNBA commissioner made controversial remark about Caitlin Clark

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert is receiving backlash over a comment she supposedly made about Caitlin Clark.

Napheesa Collier rips WNBA leadership

Shey Peddy reacts to video of her terrible shot

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Paige Bueckers highlights WNBA All-Rookie team

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Minnesota Lynx News / Field Level Media / September 30

Lynx star Napheesa Collier rips WNBA: 'worst leadership in world'

Minnesota guard Napheesa Collier blasted WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert for "the worst leadership in the world" in a resounding statement sending shockwaves around the league on Tuesday.

Minnesota Lynx News / Larry Brown Sports / September 30

Napheesa Collier rips WNBA leadership

Napheesa Collier is joining the growing chorus of critics of WNBA leadership after how the Minnesota Lynx’s season ended. The Lynx fell to the Phoenix Mercury 86-81 in Game 4 of the WNBA semifinals on Sunday.

WNBA News / EssentiallySports / September 28

Why Napheesa Collier Is Sitting Out vs Mercury? Insider Drops Key Injury Update

Ever since the beginning of the Round 2 series between the Mercury and Lynx, the game had been physical—especially between Napheesa Collier and Alyssa Thomas.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / September 28