Lynx evaluate potential trade of star Napheesa Collier ahead of deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 3:16 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Minnesota Lynx are reportedly considering trading star player Napheesa Collier as the WNBA trade deadline approaches. Collier has spent her entire career with the Lynx since being drafted sixth overall in 2019 but is on an expiring contract and has only played one game this season due to ankle surgeries. The team currently boasts a strong 22-6 record. Coach Cheryl Reeve faces a critical decision regarding Collier's future with the team and whether they can secure her re-signing before the offseason. The situation continues to evolve as the deadline nears.
- •Minnesota Lynx considering a trade of Napheesa Collier.
- •Collier has only played one game this season after ankle surgeries.
- •Lynx are 22-6 this season, demonstrating success without her.
- •Collier is on an expiring contract after signing a supermax for 2026.
- •Cheryl Reeve assessing the possibility of re-signing Collier this offseason.
- 3:16 PMYahoo Sports — Lynx get shocking Napheesa Collier trade update ahead of WNBA deadline
"Minnesota is apparently considering a move that very few would've seen coming.
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