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Minnesota LynxNapheesa Collier names Lynx's biggest flaw in loss to Wings

The Minnesota Lynx faced a harsh reality check in their recent 94-88 loss to the Dallas Wings, snapping their seven-game win streak. Lynx star Napheesa Collier did not hold back in her assessment of the game, blaming the team’s defensive shortcomings. “We weren’t ready to defend today,” Collier said after the game, where she recorded […]

Minnesota LynxNapheesa Collier makes bold 'peak' claim after Lynx's Commissioner's Cup win

The Minnesota Lynx are making a powerful statement in the WNBA following their victory over the New York Liberty to claim the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Trophy. Star forward Napheesa Collier, who was named the game’s MVP, said the team is focused on its potential and determination to achieve even greater success this season. “We have […]

Minnesota LynxSlumping Napheesa Collier makes 'lucky' admission after Lynx win vs. Dream

In a game characterized more by grit than grace, the Minnesota Lynx managed to pull off a 68-55 victory over the Atlanta Dream Wednesday night at Target Center. Their fifth consecutive win, and eighth in nine games, propelled the Lynx to second place in the WNBA standings with a 12-3 record. Despite the success, Lynx […]

WNBAWNBA stars Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier's basketball league set to include groundbreaking payment for players

WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier could revolutionize women’s professional sports with the launch of their new 3-on-3 basketball league, Unrivaled, debuting in January. Players in Unrivaled will earn the highest average salary in the history of women’s professional sports leagues, marking a significant milestone for athlete compensation. Collier and Stewart have confirmed that […]

Minnesota LynxLynx coach Cheryl Reeve drops bold Napheesa Collier MVP take

The Minnesota Lynx have made an impressive start to the WNBA season, boasting a 4-1 record and establishing themselves as one of the hottest teams in the league. The early success can be largely attributed to the standout performance of Napheesa Collier, who has returned from injury to make an early season impact with Minnesota. […]

Minnesota LynxLynx's Napheesa Collier named to Forbes' 30 under 30 amid launching new pro league

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, at just 27 years old, has been named to Forbes’ 2024 “30 under 30” list. This recognition comes amid her significant contributions to the world of women’s basketball, including her role as an advisor for a new high school league and her efforts to launch a new professional league during […]

Minnesota LynxNapheesa Collier joins elite company with monster WNBA Playoffs Game 2 vs. Sun

With the WNBA Playoffs underway, one of the most intriguing first round playoffs series is between the No. 3 Connecticut Sun and the No. 6 seed Minnesota Lynx. The Sun struck first with a Game 1 win, but the Lynx stormed back in Game 2 with an 82-75 win on the road. They now forced […]

Minnesota Lynx'She so unapologetic': Napheesa Collier gets 100% real with rising Lynx teammate

Minnesota Lynx star forward Napheesa Collier has been out with an ankle injury. However, in her absence and before rookie guard Diamond Miller has been an aggressive — not mention fiery — competitor whose presence and skillset heightens her team’s chances of winning every time she steps onto the floor. “The way that she plays, […]

Minnesota LynxLynx All-Star Napheesa Collier gets unfortunate ankle injury update

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier “has officially been diagnosed with a right ankle sprain and is expected to be sidelined for 7-10 days,” per WNBA reporter Mitchell Hanson. Collier originally exited Wednesday’s game against the Washington Mystics with an undisclosed ankle injury, walking off the court gingerly with just under four minutes remaining in an […]

Minnesota LynxLynx receive worrisome Napheesa Collier injury update

Just when it appeared as if the Minnesota Lynx were finally getting healthy, injury struck again. This time it’s a costly blow as the team announced that All-Star Napheesa Collier would miss Friday’s game against the New York Liberty due to an ankle injury. After losing No. 2 overall pick Diamond Miller for about a […]

WNBABreanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier founding new offseason league amid Gabby Williams-WNBA prioritization rule ordeal

New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart and Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier are founding a new women’s basketball league called Unrivaled to give top WNBA players another option for playing domestically in the offseason in anticipation of the WNBA’s new prioritization rules going into full effect next offseason, according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. Unrivaled […]

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