Napheesa Collier

Phoenix players stand in a huddle after the final whistle. Most of them have their backs to the camera, but you can see Satou Sabally, DeWanna Bonner and Sami Whitcomb's faces on the other side.

Phoenix Mercury stun Minnesota Lynx in Game 2, even semifinals series in historic fashion

By Dylan Kane / September 24, 2025

Nate Tibbetts: ‘It would have been very easy for us to give in tonight’

Mercury guard Kahleah Copper poured in 22 points to lead the Mercury, but it wasn't enough to get past the Lynx in Game 1.

Phoenix Mercury run out of gas in Game 1 loss to Minnesota Lynx

By Dylan Kane / September 22, 2025

After setting a playoff record for points in the paint, Phoenix couldn’t keep pace as Minnesota’s stars took over

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier dribbles the ball with her left hand as Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas guards her tightly.

What to know about Phoenix Mercury’s semifinal series against top-seeded Minnesota Lynx

By Dylan Kane / September 21, 2025

The Lynx are heavy favorites, but the Mercury are riding the momentum after beating the defending champs

Napheesa Collier and Paige Bueckers chat on the court.

The Next’s 2025 WNBA Awards: Napheesa Collier, Paige Bueckers among winners

By Emily Adler / September 16, 2025

Collier MVP, Bueckers ROY and much more

Lynx players in their black jerseys with green trim huddle up with their arms raised

Minnesota’s path to a championship includes a worthy first-round opponent

By Terry Horstman / September 14, 2025

Kayla McBride: ‘We know how hard it is, and we have a lot of belief in one another’

Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton screams excitedly. Her arms are extended to the side, with both palms turned upward.

Why it’s dangerous to assume Golden State Valkyries can’t compete with Minnesota Lynx

By Michelle Smith / September 13, 2025

The Valkyries’ margin for error in this playoff series is razor-thin, but they’ve defied assumptions all season long

Napheesa Collier wears a black Minnesota Lynx uniform and waves a white towel in the air

Napheesa Collier’s history-making 50/40/90 was part of the plan all along

By Terry Horstman / September 12, 2025

Collier: ‘It’s a goal that Cheryl gave me in the beginning of the year.’

Natisha Hiedeman, a Minnesota Lynx player with pink hair and a white jersey, dribbles the basketball while a player in a black jersey defends her.

Natisha Hiedeman is playing her best basketball at the right time for the Minnesota Lynx

By Terry Horstman / September 6, 2025

Hiedeman has tallied back-to-back 20-point games late in the regular season

Members of the Minnesota Lynx line up in rows and dance the electric slide to celebrate a victory. Courtney Williams stands front and center wearing sunglasses, with Kayla McBride to her right and Napheesa Collier to her left. Bridget Carleton and Alanna Smith stand behind them, while Diamond Miller, Maria Kliundikova and the mascot Prowl are in the back line. A packed arena crowd claps along behind them.

WNBA Notes: Previewing probable playoff matchups

By Emily Adler / September 6, 2025

Breaking down the projected first-round matchups, from most likely to only slightly less likely to be a blowout

Basketball players all dressed in blue huddle at half court

Minnesota must bounce back quickly after shell-shocking collapse against Seattle

By Terry Horstman / August 29, 2025

Lynx gave up 21-point lead in just their second home loss of the regular season