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Caitlin Clark enters NBA 2K26 as one of the most talked-about names in basketball. The Indiana Fever all-star sensation has taken the WNBA by storm, and her popularity has only grown. In the latest game ratings, Clark earns a strong 96 overall. However, Napheesa Collier, A’ja Wilson, and Breanna Stewart are rated even higher. At […]

Even as several of its biggest stars are absent from the court due to injury, the WNBA continues to see growth in television viewership and fan attendance during the 2025 season. ESPN broadcasts are drawing slightly higher ratings than at this point last year, while ABC games are up 17%, according to league data. The […]

When Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart created Unrivaled, many wondered if it would work. However, the 3v3 league took over the WNBA offseason as players around the women’s basketball world vied for the inaugural title. Rose BC walked away as champions behind Chelsea Gray and Angel Reese. Now, they will get the chance to defend […]

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier will miss at least the next two weeks after suffering a right ankle sprain during Sunday’s 111–58 victory over the Las Vegas Aces, the team announced Monday. Collier sustained the injury late in the third quarter of the blowout win. With 30 seconds left in the period, she landed awkwardly […]

Kayla McBride sent a hopeful message to Napheesa Collier, who suffered an injury during Saturday’s matchup between the Minnesota Lynx and Las Vegas Aces. The injury took place as time was winding down in the third quarter. Minnesota was on a fastbreak as Natisha Hiedeman went up for a layup attempt, and Collier stepped on […]

The Minnesota Lynx may have demolished the Las Vegas Aces, 111-58 on Saturday, but all the attention after the game was on the status of All-Star forward and MVP candidate Napheesa Collier who suffered an injury late in the third quarter. Collier exited the game and did not return, and head coach Cheryl Reeve spoke […]

The Minnesota Lynx were riding high throughout their game against the Las Vegas Aces until the end of the third quarter, when their star player and this year’s top league MVP hopeful Napheesa Collier collapsed to the court in pain. Collier needed help to stand and support to walk to the locker room from the […]

Napheesa Collier was showered with recognition at the end of the 2024 WNBA season for her stellar play, including winning Defensive Player of the Year and coming in second for league MVP. However, that wasn’t enough for the Minnesota Lynx superstar. Collier’s mind remained on the brutal overtime loss to the New York Liberty in […]

Napheesa Collier isn’t just a leader for her elite Minnesota Lynx squad — her roles as the vice president of the WNBA Players Association (WNBPA) and co-founder of the Unrivaled league have placed her at the forefront of one of the most important collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations in women’s basketball history. For Collier, she […]

One of the main reasons for the Minnesota Lynx’s success so far during the 2025 WNBA season is the stardom of Napheesa Collier. Collier is on the short list of contenders for the WNBA MVP award this year and if the season ended today, many would project her to win it. Off the court, Collier […]

The Minnesota Lynx saw their win streak come to an end on Sunday, as they got tripped up by the Atlanta Dream at Target Center in Minnesota via a 90-86 score. Before that loss, Napheesa Collier and company had a four-game undefeated run going. They also entered the Dream game coming off a 109-78 demolition […]

With the WNBA 2025 All-Star Weekend officially over and the second half of the season underway, it acts as a sort of soft reset for some of the league’s teams and players. As the campaign barrels toward the playoffs, there are some important storylines to keep track of as they approach a conclusion. Let’s take […]

Minnesota Lynx superstar Napheesa Collier is taking her game to the next level. Not just as the record-setting WNBA All-Star MVP, but also in the world of video games. Collier put forward a bold demand to the face of NBA 2K Ronnie 2K. When asked about what she would like her rating to be on […]

The 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis, Indiana, wasn’t just a series of basketball-related events — it was a cultural spectacle that resonated far beyond the hardwood. From the on-court historic performances to the off-court viral moments, there was no shortage of electrifying activity that entertained fans and created an unforgettable weekend. Let’s take a […]

Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier made WNBA All-Star Game history in Saturday’s matchup between Team Collier and Team Clark. In 19 minutes of action, Collier finished with a stat line of 36 points, nine rebounds, one assist, and a steal. She shot 13-of-16 from the field, including 4-of-5 from beyond the arc, and 6-of-6 from […]

Unrivaled only has one completed season under its belt, but it’s already shaking things up in the women’s basketball world. The offseason league for WNBA players was very visible during the 2025 All-Star Weekend, setting up its own schedule of events alongside the W’s in Indianapolis, Indiana. Two of the biggest draws of the weekend […]

Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier is a fan of Chicago Sky star Angel Reese. Collier is calling she and Reese a fun name, ahead of the WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday night. Collier says the two players are “Team Pheebounds.” Periodddddd bring those to team Phee 😂 @Reese10Angel https://t.co/8wBRxNQ2ye — napheesa collier (@PHEEsespieces) July 18, […]

Napheesa Collier is the MVP favorite, leading the Minnesota Lynx to a league-best 20-4 record in the first half of the 2025 season. Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers is the one to beat right now for Rookie of the Year honors. When the present and future collide, it is important to accentuate this fusion of […]

Arguably the leading candidate of the MVP awardleading candidate of the MVP award as the 2025 WNBA season reaches the halfway point is Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier whose scoring feats have been well-documented this season. During the Lynx’s game against the Chicago Sky on Monday, Collier reached a major season milestone as the Lynx […]

The top team in the WNBA right now also has the No. 1 player in ESPN’s midseason player rankings. On Monday, ESPN revealed that Minnesota Lynx star forward Napheesa Collier is the top overall player on their latest WNBA rankings, displacing Las Vegas Aces star center A’ja Wilson atop the list. Wilson has ranked No. […]

The 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend is shaping up to be one of the most exciting and historic events in league history. Scheduled for July 19, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, this year’s festivities mark the first time the Indiana Fever have hosted the All-Star showcase. Headlined by first-time captains Caitlin Clark and Napheesa […]

It’s been an up and down season thus far for the Chicago Sky, who currently sit at 7-13 ahead of Monday evening’s matchup against the Minnesota Lynx. Despite this, Angel Reese has been playing the best basketball of her young WNBA career over the last couple of weeks, becoming a force on both sides of […]

The Minnesota Lynx have been like the best team in the league this season, and it’s no surprise after what they were able to do last year. Despite losing in the WNBA Finals, they’ve come back this season with vengeance and are looking to win it all. While competing is the ultimate goal, having fun […]

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier is the WNBA MVP front runner at the halfway point in the season. Collier and Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark are the two captains for the WNBA All-Star Game and get to draft their teams. Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers had to wait a while to hear her name called, […]

The WNBA All-Star Game is right around the corner, as the selected All-Stars will participate in a contest on July 19. On Tuesday, the league had captains Napheesa Collier and Caitlin Clark draft their teams for the upcoming game. However, the two stars surprised everybody with a wild decision to trade coaches. Cheryl Reeve was […]

Napheesa Collier scored 22 points to lead the Minnesota Lynx past the Golden State Valkyries 82–71 on Saturday night, extending their record to 16–2 on the season. Collier pointed to the team’s defensive focus and composure during a key stretch as the turning point in the game. “I think they were just getting really easy […]

The players in the WNBA are currently engaged in collective bargaining negotiations with the league. One of the players leading the charge for greater pay and leverage is Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier.  As the negotiations continue, Collier, the vice president of the WNBPA, managed to combat a wild conspiracy theory vehemently. A fan on […]

Despite falling short in the Commissioner’s Cup Final against the Fever, Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier has earned another impressive accolade. Collier was named the Kia WNBA Western Conference Player of the Month for June. With the Lynx sitting atop the Western Conference at 14–2, her dominance on both ends of the floor is driving […]

Courtney Williams looked to help the Minnesota Lynx make history as the first team to win back-to-back titles in the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup on Tuesday. The Lynx battled the Indiana Fever for the crown at Target Center in what could be a preview of the finals in October. Minnesota ruled the Commissioner’s Cup, the league’s […]

Minnesota Lynx forward and WNBPA vice president Napheesa Collier is among several WNBA voices speaking out about what they see as growing inconsistency in league officiating, calling the issue “worse” than in past seasons. “I don’t think it’s consistent; I think every player would say that,” Collier said, as reported by Kareem Copeland of The […]

The upcoming 2025 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Final between the Indiana Fever and the Minnesota Lynx, scheduled for July 1, is set to be a landmark game in this year’s season. Not only does it feature two of the league’s most dynamic teams, but fans are hoping it will showcase a compelling duel between Caitlin Clark […]

If the Minnesota Lynx are going to secure their WNBA-leading 13th win of the season on Tuesday night, it will have be without their best player. The Lynx have officially ruled Napheesa Collier out of their road contest against the Washington Mystics, which tips off at 8 p.m. ET. Collier last played a week ago […]

In an MVP race dominated by Napheesa Collier and Caitlin Clark, Phoenix Mercury star forward Alyssa Thomas has entered her name into the conversation. When the Mercury made a massive trade for Thomas, the franchise knew they were getting a star. However, she’s completely shifted the dynamics and culture of the franchise. While stars Satou […]

The Minnesota Lynx are one of the dominant teams in the WNBA with an 11-1 record. A significant factor in their success is Napheesa Collier’s play, though she’s out with a back injury sustained on Tuesday.  With the Commissioner’s Cup game against the Indiana Fever on July 1, the Lynx provided a crucial status report […]

Minnesota Lynx fans are holding their breath after Tuesday night’s big game. The Lynx defeated the Aces 76-62 on Tuesday and advanced to 11-1 on the 2025 season. Unfortunately, the Lynx’s best player suffered an injury that could keep her out for multiple games. Lynx superstar Napheesa Collier left Tuesday’s game early after suffering a […]

With the early weeks of the 2025 WNBA season playing out in the shadow of the NBA Playoffs, you can be forgiven if you’re late tuning into the league. That said, you’ve missed a lot. The New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx are seemingly on another Finals collision course, Caitlin Clark’s disappointing injury has taken […]

The Minnesota Lynx kept their strong 2025 season rolling with another win on Saturday. The Lynx beat the Sparks 101-78 in a game where Napheesa Collier made it clear she’s the favorite to win MVP in 2025, but before the game, Minnesota took some time to honor one of its franchise legends. Minnesota celebrated franchise […]

The Indiana Fever are certainly glad to have Caitlin Clark back on the court. Clark led Indiana to 102-88 win over New York on Saturday, handing the Liberty their first loss of the season. Clark scored 32 points, including seven three-pointers, in her return after a five-game absence following a quad injury. Now she is […]

Minnesota Lynx superstar Napheesa Collier has been dominating the competition in the 2025 WNBA season, including in their 101-78 beatdown of the Los Angeles Sparks on June 14. But fans voting for their favorite All-Stars aren’t the only ones who’ve taken notice. The other half of the Lynx’s star duo Courtney Williams sang Collier’s praises […]