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Napheesa Collier out until June after ankle surgery: What does her absence mean for the Lynx?
TL;DR
Napheesa Collier underwent left ankle surgery on March 24 and will be sidelined until early June. Her absence raises concerns for the Minnesota Lynx as they prepare for the WNBA season.
Key points
- Napheesa Collier had ankle surgery on March 24.
- She is not expected to return until early June.
- Collier is a five-time WNBA All-Star.
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Napheesa Collier had surgery on her left ankle on March 24 and is not expected to return to on-court activities until early June, the Minnesota Lynx announced on Tuesday, just two days after the opening of WNBA training camps.
"Right now, I'm just working as fast as I can with my doctors and my [physical therapy] staff, just trying to get back on the court," Collier said last Friday, per ESPN. "But everything is going well, so you'll see me soon."
Collier, a five-time WNBA All-Star who finished second in MVP voting to A'ja Wilson in 2024 and 2025, suffered multiple ankle injuries last season. In August, she missed three weeks after spraining her right ankle during a blowout win over the Las Vegas Aces. In the WNBA semifinals, she tore three ligaments in her left ankle and a muscle in her left shin after a controversial collision with the Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas in Game 3. She had to sit out Game 4, which turned out to be a season-ending loss for the Lynx.
In January, Collier announced she would undergo surgery on both ankles and miss the entire second season of Unrivaled, the 3-on-3 league she co-founded with Breanna Stewart. At the time, it was announced she would be sidelined for 4-6 months. According to ESPN, she had surgery on her right ankle in January.
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Q&A
When is Napheesa Collier expected to return to the Lynx?
Napheesa Collier is expected to return to on-court activities in early June.
What impact will Collier's absence have on the Minnesota Lynx?
Collier's absence could significantly affect the Lynx's performance, as she is a key player and a five-time WNBA All-Star.
What injuries did Napheesa Collier suffer last season?
Last season, Collier suffered multiple ankle injuries, including a sprained right ankle and a torn ligament in her left ankle.
