Napheesa Collier is listed as probable ahead of Wednesday's game against the Seattle Storm, putting her on track for her season debut in Minnesota's final contest before the upcoming All‑Star break.

Collier has not played since tearing three ligaments in her left ankle in Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals in September 2025. She also injured her right ankle last August, causing her to miss three weeks. Collier had surgery on both ankles in the offseason, first on her right ankle on New Year's Day and then on her left in March.

A five‑time All‑Star and four‑time All‑WNBA selection, Collier averaged 22.9 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.5 blocks per game last season and became the second player in league history to shoot 50% from the floor, 40% from 3 and 90% from the free‑throw line in a season.

The Lynx have surpassed expectations without Collier, currently sitting in first place in the standings at 21-6, largely thanks to the standout play of rookie Olivia Miles. Coach Cheryl Reeve encourages her to focus on small wins as she returns, noting that Collier "holds herself to a different standard" and wants no restrictions on her performance.