'The Queen returns': Collier set for season debut with Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota’s star Napheesa Collier is officially 'probable' to make her first appearance of the 2026 season this Wednesday against the Seattle Storm. Collier, who averaged a career-best 22.9 points per game last season, has been sidelined due to injuries since sustaining them in the playoff series against Phoenix Mercury.
Collier's recovery is particularly notable given her exceptional performance over the past year. During the 2025 season, she was named first-team All-WNBA and All-Defense for her outstanding play on both ends of the court. Despite joking that “fighting” with doctors daily to return took its toll, Collier emphasizes a positive mindset in recovery.