Napheesa Collier News

Fatal flaw Lynx must fix before WNBA playoffs

The Minnesota Lynx have powered through the 2025 season, clinching the No. 1 seed with a franchise-record 34th win, and they also secured home-court advantage for the WNBA playoffs.

A’ja Wilson earns AP Player of the Year over Alyssa Thomas, Napheesa Collier

A’ja Wilson followed up a historic season with another incredible one to earn AP Player of the Year for the second straight time. The Las Vegas Aces star topped Napheesa Collier of Minnesota and Alyssa Thomas of Phoenix, who both had terrific seasons.

'Napheesa Missed Some Time': A’ja Wilson’s Major Advantage Over Napheesa Collier Revealed By Stephanie White Amid Intense MVP Race

A’ja Wilson, center for the Las Vegas Aces, is a strong contender for the MVP race in this WNBA season. However, there is also another contender in the list in Minnesota Lynx’s Napheesa Collier, and many have been debating about who will win the title between these two highly talented ladies.

Napheesa Collier Leads Lynx to No. 1 Seed With Season Never Seen Before in WNBA History

Napheesa Collier may have just put forth the most impressive season in the history of the WNBA. While this sounds like hyperbole, the MVP frontrunner finished this season with a stat-line the WNBA-world has never seen before.

Lynx’ Napheesa Collier makes admission about journey to historic club

The Minnesota Lynx star, Napheesa Collier, finished off a historic 2025 regular season by joining one of the most exclusive clubs in basketball history.

Lynx’s Cheryl Reeve makes Napheesa Collier MVP demand after 50-40-90 season

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier might have cemented her status as the best player in the WNBA today after becoming only the second member of the exclusive 50-40-90 club.

Unrivaled adds 2 expansion teams, but still no Caitlin Clark

At a time when the WNBA has already announced plans to expand to 18 teams in the coming years, Unrivaled, founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, has also increased in scale.

'We Would Be Majority Investors In Control': Napheesa Collier’s Husband Alex Bazzell Reveals Why WNBA Declined Partnership With Unrivaled

Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart’s 3-on-3 league, Unrivaled, made a splash when it launched in 2023. After a strong debut season earlier this year, the group had bigger ideas in mind — including a possible partnership with the WNBA.

After loss to Fever, Lynx will learn playoff opponent Thursday night

While resting Napheesa Collier and playing without DiJonai Carrington (shoulder injury), the Minnesota Lynx lost 83-72 to the Indiana Fever Tuesday night in Indianapolis.  Minnesota is no worse for wear after the loss because they've already clinched the No.

Rebecca Lobo's Strong WNBA MVP Award Stance Sparks Debate

With just a few days remaining in the 2025 WNBA regular season, it's clear that the race for the league's 2025 MVP award is down to three players: Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson, and Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas.

Valkyries’ Achilles heel they must fix after heartbreaking loss to Napheesa Collier, Lynx

SAN FRANCISCO – Spiritually, the Golden State Valkyries’ regular-season home finale was actually the previous game, when the Valkyries clinched a historic playoff birth in a come-from-behind win.

Napheesa Collier helps Lynx handle Sun

Napheesa Collier scored 11 of her 17 points in the second half and the Minnesota Lynx led most of the way in a 94-70 victory over the host Connecticut Sun on Saturday night in Uncasville, Conn.

Lynx, striving to clinch top playoff seed, visit improving Sun

As they close in on clinching the top seed in the WNBA postseason, the Minnesota Lynx are slumping for the first time this season and doing so even with the return of Napheesa Collier from an ankle injury.

'The League Doesn’t Have That Same Urgency': Napheesa Collier Slams Breakdown In WNBPA–CBA Talks

Napheesa Collier is making headlines off the court — and not for the reasons the WNBA might prefer. The Minnesota Lynx star, who also serves as vice president of the WNBPA, voiced her frustration over stalled negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement.

Napheesa Collier top scores with 32 on return as Lynx break Fever

The Minnesota Lynx have Napheesa Collier back, and the WNBA should be quaking. Making her first appearance since injuring her ankle on Aug. 2, Collier wowed the Target Center crowd as she posted 32 points to send the Lynx on the way to a comfortable 97-84 win over the Indiana Fever.

Napheesa Collier Must Fend Off A'ja Wilson in Tight WNBA MVP Race

With Minnesota effortlessly pacing the league, the 28-year-old seemed like a lock to take home her first MVP trophy. It's far from a lock now.

Napheesa Collier update: Lynx star upgraded to probable for Sunday

Napheesa Collier appears to be back. The Minnesota Lynx star has been upgraded to probable to play in Sunday evening's game against the Indiana Fever at Target Center, the team announced on Saturday.

Napheesa Collier Opens Up on 'Bigger Plans' for Year 2 of Unrivaled

Lynx lose second straight game as Napheesa Collier's return looms

The Minnesota Lynx (28-7) lost for just the seventh time this season Thursday in Atlanta, though the 75-73 defeat was their second straight this week. 

Minnesota Lynx Make Final Decision on Napheesa Collier on Tuesday

The biggest game on the docket for the WNBA’s packed slate of games for Tuesday night will feature the league-best Minnesota Lynx taking on the defending champions, the New York Liberty.