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The last time people saw Napheesa Collier on the court, she was in tears. She suffered an ankle injury in the fourth quarter of Game 3 of the semifinals between the Minnesota Lynx and the Phoenix Mercury, forcing her to exit the game. They lost, 84-76. It practically doomed the Lynx in the best-of-five series, […] The post Lynx’s Napheesa Collier reveals turning point behind surgery decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Toronto Tempo face the Minnesota Lynx on Friday in their 2026 WNBA preseason finale, with Napheesa Collier and Marina Mabrey among the key injury absences.
Ever since the Atlanta Dream acquired star Angel Reese in a blockbuster trade with the Chicago Sky earlier this month, the two teams now prepare for a preseason battle on Wednesday night. With Reese training to adjust to her new team in the Dream, she would speak ahead of the preseason debut about how she […] The post What Dream’s Angel Reese said before preseason game in Chicago vs. Sky appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kate Martin was dealt a major setback before the start of the 2026 WNBA season.
Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles is stepping into a significant role early in her WNBA career as the team navigates roster turnover and an early-season absence from star forward Napheesa Collier. The No. 2 overall pick has already seen an impressive run during preseason play. In Monday’s 88-79 exhibition win over Nigeria, Miles recorded 11 […] The post How Olivia Miles is avoiding ‘stressing herself out’ after Lynx rookie debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese caused a stir amid preseason preparations.
With the new season just a few days away, veteran guard Natasha Cloud is still without a team. She was left unsigned by the New York Liberty after one season, as the team prioritized other players in free agency. Cloud had an impressive campaign with the Liberty, averaging 10.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and […] The post Former Liberty guard Natasha Cloud drawing interest amid free agency appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Monique Billings brings eight years of WNBA experience to the Indiana Fever after signing a two-year contract on April 11. The 29-year-old forward will earn $800,000 per season under the new deal as she begins her stint in Indianapolis. Billings comes off an impressive one-year run with the Golden ...
Injury update for Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier. When will the star player be back from ankle surgery and what does it mean for the Lynx in 2026?
Victory+ is making its first move into the WNBA. The streaming platform announced on Wednesday a multi-year partnership with the Minnesota Lynx, becoming the team’s exclusive local streaming home starting with the 2026 season. Fans in the Minneapolis/St. Paul market will have free access to at least 18 regular-season games, along with preseason matchups and…
The Minnesota Lynx will enter the upcoming season with renewed optimism as they try to return to the WNBA Finals. They fell just a few games short last season after losing to the Phoenix Mercury, 3-1, in the second round of the playoffs. The biggest concern, obviously, for the Lynx is Napheesa Collier. She is […] The post When could Lynx’s Napheesa Collier return to on-court activities? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Angel Reese has begun her first training camp with the Atlanta Dream as they prepare for the upcoming 2026 WNBA season. The former LSU Tigers forward was unexpectedly traded by the Chicago Sky just a couple of weeks ago, with the Dream sending a 2027 and 2028 first-round pick, along with the rights ...
Napheesa Collier had her best year with the Minnesota Lynx in 2025. Unfortunately, it was cut short by a season-ending injury in Game 3 of the WNBA playoffs semifinals against the Phoenix Mercury. Collier sustained an ankle injury, which was later diagnosed as a Grade 2 tear of three ligaments in ...
Sophie Cunningham and the Indiana Fever have high expectations for the 2026 WNBA season. The Fever finished 24-20, good enough for third in the Eastern Conference last year. Cunningham joined the Fever after spending six seasons with the Phoenix Mercury. The 6-foot-1 guard played admirably last ...
DeWanna Bonner has been there, done that in the WNBA. Indeed, she's familiar with what Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd are about to deal with.
Chicago Sky fans will be relieved to hear about the injury progress of one of the team’s newest stars. DiJonai Carrington has apparently undergone a minor surgery to remove hardware from her left foot as the 2026 WNBA season approaches. According to The Athletic’s Annie Costabile, the procedure was an expected follow-up to the surgery […] The post Sky’s DiJonai Carrington gets crucial injury update before 2026 WNBA season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The 2026 WNBA season arrives at a pivotal moment for the league, where rapid growth meets rising competition. Expansion has reshaped the structure, young stars are evolving into franchise cornerstones, and established contenders are under pressure to maintain dominance. Rather than a predictable hierarchy, this season feels primed for disruption. Below, these bold predictions are […] The post Early 2026 WNBA season bold predictions appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Aliyah Boston and Candace Parker explain why the Minnesota Lynx's offseason moves disappointed them.
Some netizens took issue with the fact that Napheesa Collier has been signed by the Lynx for just a single season.
Napheesa Collier signs a supermax contract to stay with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Washington Mystics rookie center Lauren Betts signed a shoe deal with Reebok on Wednesday, becoming the fifth active WNBA player on the brand’s basketball roster. The No. 4 overall draft pick in the 2026 draft now joins Angel Reese, Aneesah Morrow, DiJonai Carrington, and Lexie Brown as part of the company’s growing investment in women’s […] The post Angel Reese welcomes Lauren Betts to Reebok family after going 4th overall in 2026 WNBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Over the last few seasons, Napheesa Collier has become one of the best players in the WNBA and is a superstar in women’s basketball. Now, she is being paid like one. After hitting free agency following the WNBA’s groundbreaking new CBA agreement this offseason, Collier is staying in Minnesota on a one-year, $1.4 million supermax […] The post Napheesa Collier secures the bag with max contract with Lynx appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Sophie Cunningham named her Mount Rushmore of shooters — including Steph Curry and Diana Taurasi — but Caitlin Clark didn’t make the cut.
Following the successful WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York on Monday, the league will welcome another batch of fresh faces when the new season unfurls in May. Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd, Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles, Seattle Storm teammates Awa Fam Thiam and Flau’jae Johnson, Washington Mystics center Lauren […] The post 2026 WNBA Draft hits near-record viewership numbers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
