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Lynx Say Napheesa Collier Likely Out Until Early June After Ankle Surgery

The early timeline sidelines the MVP runner-up for all of May, forcing Minnesota to navigate a key stretch without its top scorer.

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Jun 8, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) reacts against the Dallas Wings during the first half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 11: Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx looks to pass during the third quarter against the Golden State Valkyries at Target Center on September 11, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ellen Schmidt/Getty Images)
Mar 2, 2026; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Unrivaled Co-founder Napheesa Collier at Barclay's Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Team officials said Tuesday that Collier is tracking for on-court work in early June after left-ankle surgery performed March 24.
  • The timeline means she will miss all eight May games, including the May 10 home opener against the Atlanta Dream.
  • She also underwent right-ankle surgery in early January after a late-2025 sprain, and the left ankle sustained Grade 2 ligament tears in last year’s semifinals.
  • Collier signed a one-year, $1.4 million supermax last week, placing her on track for unrestricted free agency in 2027 under the new CBA.
  • Seven Commissioner’s Cup games land in early June, creating a tight runway for Collier to regain game rhythm if she is cleared on schedule.