Lynx Star Napheesa Collier Provides Injury Update Ahead of WNBA Season
Summary
The Minnesota Lynx re-signed Napheesa Collier to a one-year contract at the WNBA’s new $1.4 million maximum salary. Collier is focusing on recovering from ankle injuries and aims to win a championship this season. The team will start the 2026 season on May 10 against the Atlanta Dream.Key Facts
- Napheesa Collier signed a one-year deal with the Minnesota Lynx under the new $1.4 million supermax salary rule.
- Collier suffered ankle ligament tears and a shin injury during the 2024 WNBA semifinals.
- She had surgery in the offseason to repair torn ligaments in both ankles.
- Collier is currently working with doctors and physical therapists to return to play.
- The Lynx finished the last season with the best record (34-10) but lost in the semifinals.
- Collier is a five-time All-Star and won Defensive Player of the Year in 2024.
- The Lynx have not won a championship since 2017 and aim to improve this season.
- The team’s first game of the 2026 season is scheduled for May 10 against the Atlanta Dream.
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