Napheesa Collier has ankle surgery, to miss start of 2026 WNBA season
Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier underwent ankle surgery and is expected to miss the start of the 2026 WNBA season. Collier's rehab is progressing as expected, with a projected return to the court in early June.
Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier will miss the start of the 2026 WNBA season due to ankle surgery. The surgery was performed on March 24, and Collier's rehab is progressing as expected. The Lynx announced that Collier is expected to return to the court in early June. Based on the current timeline, Collier will miss the Lynx's preseason games and all eight scheduled matchups in May, including the 2026 season opener against the Atlanta Dream. Collier recently signed a one-year, $1.4 million supermax deal to remain with the Lynx. When she returns, she will help Minnesota continue its push to win the franchise's fifth overall championship.
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