Minnesota Lynx Sign F Nahpeesa Collier to Supermax Contract

Collier inks one-year, $1.4 million deal to remain with WNBA franchise

Apr. 17, 2026 at 12:21pm

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An abstract expressionist painting in vibrant neon colors depicting the dynamic movements and raw energy of a WNBA basketball player, with faces and logos dissolving into unrecognizable brushstrokes.Napheesa Collier's supermax contract extension with the Minnesota Lynx solidifies her status as one of the WNBA's most dominant two-way players.Minneapolis Today

The Minnesota Lynx have re-signed star forward Napheesa Collier to a supermax contract, the WNBA franchise announced. The one-year deal is worth $1.4 million, making Collier one of the highest-paid players in the league. Collier is coming off a historic 2025 season where she averaged career-highs in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks, helping the Lynx post a league-best 34 regular-season wins.

Why it matters

Retaining Collier on a supermax deal is a major coup for the Lynx, as she has emerged as one of the WNBA's elite two-way players. Her continued presence gives the franchise its best chance at winning a championship in the coming seasons. The supermax contract also solidifies Collier's status as one of the league's highest-paid players, reflecting her immense value.

The details

Collier's new contract is a one-year supermax deal worth $1.4 million, making her one of only three WNBA players to sign such a lucrative pact. The 29-year-old is coming off a historic 2025 campaign where she averaged career-highs of 22.9 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.7 steals, and 1.5 blocks per game. Her stellar two-way play helped the Lynx post a league-best 34 regular-season wins, though they ultimately fell to the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA semifinals.

  • Collier re-signed with the Lynx on April 17, 2026.
  • The Lynx will open the 2026 preseason on April 25 against the Washington Mystics.
  • The Lynx will host the Atlanta Dream in their regular-season opener on May 10.

The players

Napheesa Collier

A 29-year-old forward who has been a star player for the Minnesota Lynx since being drafted 6th overall in 2019. She is a 5-time WNBA All-Star, 4-time All-WNBA selection, and the 2024 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year.

Cheryl Reeve

The head coach and president of basketball operations for the Minnesota Lynx, who praised Collier's historic 2025 season and expressed excitement about the team's championship aspirations with her under contract.

A'Ja Wilson

The Las Vegas Aces star who won the 2025 WNBA MVP award, beating out Collier. Wilson is one of only two other WNBA players to have signed a supermax contract.

Kelsey Mitchell

The Indiana Fever guard who, like Collier, is scheduled to hit free agency next offseason and is the other WNBA player besides A'Ja Wilson to have signed a supermax deal.

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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, Lynx Head Coach and President of Basketball Operations

What’s next

The Lynx will take on the Washington Mystics in a preseason matchup at 7:30 p.m. EDT on April 25 in Washington, D.C. They will then host the Atlanta Dream in their regular-season opener on May 10 in Minneapolis.

The takeaway

Napheesa Collier's supermax contract extension with the Minnesota Lynx solidifies her status as one of the WNBA's elite players and gives the franchise its best chance at winning a championship in the coming seasons. Her historic 2025 campaign and the Lynx's league-best 34 wins have positioned the team as a title contender, and Collier's continued presence is crucial to their championship aspirations.