Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier, the WNBA’s leading scorer and a top MVP contender, has been sidelined by a lingering knee injury, raising questions about the team’s momentum and championship hopes Collier, averaging a league-best 26.5 points per game, was ruled out of the recent matchup against the Phoenix Mercury, with head coach Cheryl Reeve calling the decision precautionary as Collier manages the knee issue that has bothered her since early 2023.
Despite Collier’s absence, the Lynx have maintained their perfect start to the season, improving to 8-0 after back-to-back wins over the Mercury Alanna Smith stepped into the starting lineup and delivered strong performances, helping the team stay undefeated Collier’s status remains day-to-day, and she is listed as questionable for upcoming games.
The Lynx’s resilience without their superstar has impressed, but with Collier’s health uncertain, fans and analysts are watching closely to see how long Minnesota can sustain their dominance in the highly competitive WNBA.
