Lynx Re-Sign Five-Time All-Star Collier

Napheesa Collier inks one-year, $1.4 million supermax deal to stay in Minnesota.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 5:58pm

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The Minnesota Lynx have re-signed five-time WNBA All-Star forward Napheesa Collier to a one-year, $1.4 million supermax contract. Collier is coming off one of the most productive seasons in WNBA history, becoming the first player to post 50/40/90 shooting splits while averaging over 20 points per game.

Why it matters

Collier has been a cornerstone of the Lynx franchise since being drafted in 2019, helping lead the team to the most wins in franchise history last season. Retaining her on a supermax deal signals the Lynx's commitment to building a championship contender around their young star.

The details

The 29-year-old Collier averaged a career-high 22.9 points per game last season while shooting 53.1% from the field, 40.3% from 3-point range, and 90.6% from the free throw line. She finished second in MVP voting the last two years and was selected as the WNBA All-Star Game MVP after setting the scoring record with 36 points. However, Collier's season ended prematurely when she suffered a left ankle injury in the WNBA semifinals.

  • Collier re-signed with the Lynx on April 17, 2026.
  • The Lynx will begin preseason play on April 25, 2026.
  • The Lynx's regular season opener will be on May 10, 2026 against the Atlanta Dream.

The players

Napheesa Collier

A five-time WNBA All-Star forward for the Minnesota Lynx who is coming off one of the most productive seasons in league history, becoming the first player to post 50/40/90 shooting splits while averaging over 20 points per game.

Cheryl Reeve

The head coach and president of basketball operations for the Minnesota Lynx.

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What they’re saying

“'Phee has been such an integral part of the Lynx since she was drafted in 2019. Coming off a historic 50/40/90 season and guiding the Lynx to the most wins in franchise history, Phee is hungry to position the Lynx for a championship run in 2026.'”

— Cheryl Reeve, Head Coach and President of Basketball Operations, Minnesota Lynx

What’s next

The Lynx will begin their preseason schedule on April 25 with a game against the Washington Mystics. Their regular season will tip off on May 10 when they host the Atlanta Dream.

The takeaway

By re-signing Napheesa Collier to a supermax deal, the Minnesota Lynx have solidified their commitment to building a championship contender around one of the WNBA's brightest young stars. Collier's historic 2025 season has cemented her status as one of the league's elite players, and the Lynx will look to leverage her talent to make a deep playoff run in 2026.