Cheryl Reeve emphasizes Napheesa Collier's importance to Lynx team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 5:20 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Cheryl Reeve, head coach of the Minnesota Lynx, stated that Napheesa Collier remains a vital figure on the team despite her current injury. While there is no set timeline for Collier's return, Reeve affirmed that her leadership role is recognized by the entire roster. The Lynx continue their season as they navigate without Collier's contributions on the court.
- •Cheryl Reeve addressed Collier's injury status on July 11, 2026.
- •Reeve called Collier 'the queen in Minneapolis' during her remarks.
- •Collier's return date remains unspecified, leaving a gap in the lineup.
- •The Lynx are adapting in her absence as the season progresses.
- 2:22 PMYahoo Sports — Cheryl Reeve Says Lynx Remain 'Phee's Team' as Napheesa Collier's Return Nears
- 6:13 PMESPN — Reeve: No mistake that Lynx still 'Phee's team'
"Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve didn't offer a timetable on the injured Napheesa Collier's return but said whenever she comes back, "Phee" is still the queen in Minneapolis -- and the whole team knows it.
"Napheesa Collier is close to a Lynx return from ankle surgery. Coach Cheryl Reeve explains why the team's pecking order hasn't changed.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 2:22 PMCheryl Reeve Says Lynx Remain 'Phee's Team' as Napheesa Collier's Return Nears
Napheesa Collier is close to a Lynx return from ankle surgery. Coach Cheryl Reeve explains why the team's pecking order hasn't changed.
- ESPNJul 11, 2026, 6:13 PMReeve: No mistake that Lynx still 'Phee's team'
Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve didn't offer a timetable on the injured Napheesa Collier's return but said whenever she comes back, "Phee" is still the queen in Minneapolis -- and the whole team knows it.
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