NAPHEESA COLLIER NEWS

Napheesa Collier returns, boosts Lynx to vital win over Dream in final-week playoff chase Playing in small spurts, Napheesa Collier finished with six points and two rebounds. But she had a key three-point play during a late run th...

AUGUST 8, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

New mom Napheesa Collier returns as Lynx keep playoff hopes alive Napheesa Collier became a first-time mom 2 1/2 months ago. Sunday night she was back in a Minnesota Lynx uniform for the first time in 2022....

AUGUST 8, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

Collier — only 10½ weeks after having a baby — helps Lynx defeat Dream When Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve learned that Aerial Powers' knee would keep her out of Sunday's game with Atlanta at Target Center, plans for N...

AUGUST 8, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Report: Lynx's Collier Returning to Court Weeks After Giving Birth The Minnesota star is projected to return to the lineup on Sunday night against Atlanta.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • SI.COM

Lynx's Napheesa Collier will return Sunday after giving birth in May Collier will be able to fulfill her desire to take the court with center Sylvia Fowles in Fowles' last season.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Lynx's Napheesa Collier could return as early as this week Standout forward Napheesa Collier has been getting back into WNBA game shape after giving birth in May.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Napheesa Collier's goal is still to join Lynx before season's end The former WNBA rookie of the year had a baby in late May, but is training to return by mid-August.

JULY 8, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Napheesa Collier hoping for Lynx return this season after having baby, wants to play with Sylvia Fowles There's extra incentive for Lynx star Napheesa Collier to return to the Lynx this season after her baby is born: A final chance to play with...

MAY 5, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Baby first, then ... a return to Lynx? Napheesa Collier hopes so Forward Napheesa Collier, the 2019 WNBA Rookie of the Year, could be back with the team this season, but it's a long shot.

MAY 5, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Who will inspire us in Minnesota sports in 2022? La Velle E. Neal III makes his picks Sports inspirations for a new year: Columnist La Velle E. Neal III picks a player, a team and a leader who can be our sources for optimism a...

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Lynx star forward Napheesa Collier announces pregnancy, baby due in May Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said the team will prepare to play the 2022 season without Napheesa Collier: "I'll let Phee take her time, and try t...

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Napheesa Collier shined on big stages all year, until the Lynx needed her in the playoffs The Lynx's loss in a single-elimination WNBA playoff game to Chicago at Target Center was directly related to Napheesa Collier's unusually l...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Napheesa Collier and the Lynx make it clear: Don't push them around in the WNBA playoffs Known for her stoicism, Napheesa Collier is showing more emotion on the court and emerging as the future of the Lynx's franchise.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

WNBA playoff preview: Seattle Storm look to defend title against seven strong contenders

The WNBA playoffs begin Thursday, featuring an exciting format and a wealth of stars. Here's everything you need to know.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Hard-working Napheesa Collier keeps finding ways to help the Lynx win Even when her shots aren't falling, Napheesa Collier's motor keeps running. "Not one time has she ever quit on us," Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Top 10 UConn alumni to play in the WNBA? Three Lynx on list, but are any underrated? Fans of the nation's highest-profile women's basketball team were asked to rank the 10 best UConn players in the WNBA. The Lynx are well rep...

AUGUST 25, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Cheryl Reeve, Napheesa Collier and the Team USA connection that got the Lynx humming again In 2018, the coach got an up-close look at Napheesa Collier with Team USA that has paid off for the Lynx. Now they're after Olympic gold.

JULY 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Collier scores 27, Lynx beat Sparks 86-61

Napheesa Collier matched her career-high with 27 points and the Minnesota Lynx won their seventh straight with an 86-61 win over the Los Angeles Sparks

JULY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS