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Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve has attributed much of the team’s successful 2024 season to the stellar play of forward Napheesa Collier. Leading the charge on both ends of the court, Collier has been a cornerstone for Minnesota’s defense and offense, helping the Lynx maintain their position near the top of the WNBA standings. […]

Napheesa Collier has been making a compelling case for the WNBA MVP award in the 2024 season, and the numbers back it up. Leading the Minnesota Lynx in nearly every statistical category, Collier’s impact on the Lynx this season has gone beyond just numbers — she embodies leadership and consistency, all important qualities of an […]

The Minnesota Lynx have continued to roll coming out of the summer Olympic Break, beating the Indiana Fever Saturday night. Ten days, five games and now five wins to clinch the playoffs. Four-time Minnesota WNBA champion Maya Moore’s uniform was retired after the 90-80 victory.  Losing to Indiana could have spoiled the celebration, and it […]

Fresh off a gold medal victory at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, now a two-time Olympic gold medalist, is ready to channel her Olympic energy back into the WNBA season. However, Collier also spoke about the intense pressure that comes with being a part of Team USA, describing it as sometimes […]

The WNBA may be the top women’s basketball league, but the upcoming Unrivaled league is expected to give the best players a shot to earn some major money during the offseason by competing with and against each other. And according to Napheesa Collier, Unrivaled’s one-vs-one tournament will offer a big prize. While Unrivaled will be […]

Angel Reese turned some heads when she was announced as one of the players who will be joining Unrivaled, the new three-on-three women’s professional basketball league founded by WNBA and Team USA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart. The inaugural season of this league will begin in January 2025, and the primary goal of this […]

Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese will join the new professional three-on-three league, Unrivaled, founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, in the WNBA offseason. The announcement was made official through an Instagram post on Wednesday by the league, where Reese was introduced as the “305 Barbie.”. Reese already set a remarkable record by […]

Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd will be among the first players to join Unrivaled Basketball, a new three-on-three women’s basketball league co-founded by New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart and Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier. The announcement was made on  X, formerly known as Twitter, where Unrivaled Basketball shared the news Saturday. “THE GOLD MAMBA […]

Playing without MVP-caliber forward Napheesa Collier, the Minnesota Lynx barely avoided an upset by the Washington Mystics on Saturday, ending a two-game skid with a 74-67 victory in Minneapolis. The West-leading Lynx (15-6) are set to face the Los Angeles Sparks Tuesday night. In Collier’s absence, guard Courtney Williams has emerged as a crucial leader […]

Minnesota Lynx forward and U.S. Olympic team member Napheesa Collier is currently sidelined with a plantar fasciitis condition in her left foot, leaving her status for upcoming games uncertain. Collier missed Saturday’s 74-67 win over the Washington Mystics, with no specific timetable given for her return from the injury. Lynx and U.S. Olympic team coach […]

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier sustained a left foot injury during Thursday night’s 78-73 loss to the Connecticut Sun. The injury occurred with 2 minutes and 36 seconds remaining in the third quarter, forcing Collier to leave the game and not return. Collier, who is having an outstanding season, was named MVP of the Commissioner’s […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]