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Napheesa Collier returns as Lynx contend for WNBA championship

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 5:38 AM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Napheesa Collier returns as Lynx contend for WNBA championship

Summary

Napheesa Collier has returned to the Minnesota Lynx after missing 27 games due to ankle surgery. The Lynx have excelled in her absence, winning 21 of their first 27 games, and currently hold a 25-7 record this season. Collier's presence is expected to bolster the team's championship aspirations. With her contract expiring at season's end, speculation surrounds her future with the Lynx. Collier has indicated her focus on winning a championship this year amid free agency discussions.

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Status Watch

•Collier missed 27 games due to ankle surgery.
•Lynx excelled, winning 21 of first 27 games.
•Team currently holds a record of 25-7 this season.
•Collier's contract expires at the season's end.
•She focuses on winning a championship this year.

Latest Updates

5:38 AMYahoo Sports — “Winning Without Her”: Sue Bird Makes Bold Napheesa Collier Claim Amid Free Agency Implications Surrounding the Lynx Star

What they're saying

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For a team that entered the 2026 season without its franchise star, the Minnesota Lynx have surprised fans. With her contract set to expire after the end of this season, Napheesa Collier missed 27 games after undergoing her second ankle surgery on March 24.
— Yahoo Sports

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