Napheesa Collier's future with Lynx in question after WNBA playoff exit
Napheesa Collier's future with the Minnesota Lynx is very much up in the air.
The Minnesota Lynx experienced a shocking first round exit in the 2026 WNBA playoffs, becoming the first No. 1 seed to lose in the opening round. The New York Liberty swept the Lynx 2-0, leaving fans questioning the future of star forward Napheesa Collier and her contract situation. Collier signed a one-year deal with the Lynx in the offseason, making her a free agent heading into the 2027 WNBA season.
Given her status as a free agent, Collier is expected to sign one of the biggest deals in WNBA history wherever she decides to play next. The Lynx cannot guarantee Collier's future, as she is free to choose any team with available cap space. With her talent and potential, any team would likely be interested in signing Collier. What happens to the talented forward and her contract negotiations will be the biggest storyline of the 2027 WNBA offseason.
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