The 2024 WNBA runners-up, Minnesota Lynx, were the top side in the season and contenders for the title. Consistent players like Napheesa Collier and Kayla McBride were the main reasons for the team’s dominance.
Even though they lost in the semifinals against the Mercury team, Collier was the top player in the league, finishing second in the MVP race and later earning a spot on Forbes’ 2025 30 Under 30 List for her performance.
Though Collier’s injury shortened the franchise’s journey in the league, the player recently provided a positive update for the fans.
Napheesa Collier Provides Update On Her Injury
The Lynx title dreams crashed as its superstar suffered an injury in Game 3 of the WNBA semifinal. Cameras caught Collier’s brutal collision with Alyssa Thomas, which was then followed by HC Cheryl Reeve’s epic reaction and ejection, nearly sealing the team’s exit.
Now the star provided an update on her injury and rehab, as Collier said, “I’m still working to get back to 100%. I’m still doing my rehab every day. It’s gotten way, way better. I’m just taking it every day at a time. I’m excited to get back out there.”
Napheesa Collier says she didn’t need surgery on her foot injury. She’s not 100 percent yet.
— Madeline Kenney (@madkenney) December 16, 2025
Her goal is to play when the season opens Jan. 5.
“I’m just taking it one day at a time.”
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ESPN’s Ramona Shelbourne reported that the injury had a recovery period of at least six weeks. With her injury date (September 26), the player has already exceeded the recovery period and can be back on the floor once again.
Earlier in the 2025 season, Phee missed a few games due to a leg injury and returned strong with heroic performances for the Lynx side, leading them to the semifinals of the 2025 playoffs.
Napheesa Collier To Participate In Unrivaled
One interesting aspect of her injury is that the star remains on the Unrivaled roster, despite no confirmed return date from the injury. Satou Sabally will miss the Unrivaled’s second season following her concussion issue. Sabally shared a cryptic message after an indefinite Unrivaled absence due to a concussion.
Napheesa Collier 😝
— Athlete Vanity (@AthleteVanity) December 17, 2025
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But that’s not the case for the 29-year-old forward, who is looking to reach 100% before the start of the new year to participate in the 3-on-3 league, where she will play for the Lunar Owl team. The side will have Aliyah Edwards, Rebecca Allen, Skylar Diggins, Marina Mabrey, and Rachel Banham alongside the Lynx megastar, who will look to win the title under coach DJ Sackmann.