Napheesa Collier could make her 2026 debut for Lynx against Storm
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 11:43 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Napheesa Collier is listed as probable to make her 2026 season debut with the Minnesota Lynx on Wednesday against the Seattle Storm. Collier, a 2025 MVP runner-up, has been recovering from offseason ankle surgeries. The Lynx, currently holding the WNBA's best record, have performed well without her, thanks to strong rookie Olivia Miles and All-Stars Natasha Howard and Courtney Williams. If cleared, Collier's return comes as the Lynx aim for their first championship during her tenure. This matchup will also mark the first time Collier and Miles play together on the court.
- •Collier was previously listed as questionable for Wednesday's game.
- •The Lynx have thrived in her absence, posting the best record in the league.
- •Collier had a strong trajectory in the 2025 season before injuries.
- •The game against the Storm marks a significant potential return for Collier.
- 2:56 AMYahoo Sports — Napheesa Collier probable for Lynx at Storm in her first action since last year's playoffs
- 2:14 AMYahoo Sports — Napheesa Collier probable to make her return to Lynx on Wednesday
- 1:56 AMCBS Sports — 'The Queen returns': Napheesa Collier set to make season debut for first-place Minnesota Lynx on Wednesday
- 1:55 AMESPN — Lynx star Collier probable for 2026 debut Wed.
- 11:43 PMYahoo Sports — Napheesa Collier listed as probable to make her 2026 debut for Lynx on Wednesday vs. Storm
"Five-time All-Star Napheesa Collier is listed as probable for Minnesota's game at Seattle on Wednesday, which would be her first action since injuring her left ankle in last year's playoffs. The return of Collier, a four-time All-WNBA selection, is a major boost for a Lynx team that has more than coped with her absence. Led by All-Star rookie Olivia Miles, the Lynx are on a six-game winning streak and their 21-6 record is the league's best.
"The first-place Minnesota Lynx might get a big boost one game before the All-Star break. Five-time all-star Napheesa Collier, who has missed the entire season while recovering from surgery on both ankles, could make her return Wednesday as Minnesota finishes the first half with an afternoon contest in Seattle. The Lynx said Collier is probable for Wednesday’s game on one of the team’s official ...
"Lynx star Napheesa Collier is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Storm, which would mark her first game since she suffered a season-ending left ankle injury
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 2:56 AMNapheesa Collier probable for Lynx at Storm in her first action since last year's playoffs
Five-time All-Star Napheesa Collier is listed as probable for Minnesota's game at Seattle on Wednesday, which would be her first action since injuring her left ankle in last year's playoffs. The return of Collier, a four-time All-WNBA selection, is a major boost for a Lynx team that has more than coped with her absence. Led by All-Star rookie Olivia Miles, the Lynx are on a six-game winning streak and their 21-6 record is the league's best.
- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 2:14 AMNapheesa Collier probable to make her return to Lynx on Wednesday
The first-place Minnesota Lynx might get a big boost one game before the All-Star break. Five-time all-star Napheesa Collier, who has missed the entire season while recovering from surgery on both ankles, could make her return Wednesday as Minnesota finishes the first half with an afternoon contest in Seattle. The Lynx said Collier is probable for Wednesday’s game on one of the team’s official ...
- CBS SportsJul 22, 2026, 1:56 AM'The Queen returns': Napheesa Collier set to make season debut for first-place Minnesota Lynx on Wednesday
The perennial MVP candidate is officially listed as 'probable' for the Lynx's game agains the Storm
- ESPNJul 22, 2026, 1:55 AMLynx star Collier probable for 2026 debut Wed.
Lynx star Napheesa Collier is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Storm, which would mark her first game since she suffered a season-ending left ankle injury
- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 11:43 PMNapheesa Collier listed as probable to make her 2026 debut for Lynx on Wednesday vs. Storm
The 2025 MVP runner-up would return to a Lynx team that’s posted the WNBA’s best record without her.
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