Minnesota Lynx star forward and WNBA MVP frontrunner Napheesa Collier is inching closer to a return from a significant ankle sprain suffered earlier this month.

The Minnesota Lynx (28-7) lost for just the seventh time this season Thursday in Atlanta, though the 75-73 defeat was their second straight this week. After a 10-point loss in New York on Tuesday, the Lynx traveled across the country to play the Dream, who at 23-13 after the win have the second-best record in the WNBA.

With the continued absence of Napheesa Collier, Jessica Shepard stepped in and made WNBA history against the Fever.

The Indiana Fever are set to face the Minnesota Lynx three times in their next nine games, including them facing Minnesota twice in a row across their next two

The 2025 WNBA season's trade deadline has long passed, but the Lynx can still pull some tricks out of their sleeves before the playoffs begin

Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier reveals how Kobe Bryant helped her overcome heartbreaking shortcomings from her collegiate career.