There have been questions about Collier's future in Minnesota since she opted for a one-year deal last offseason instead of a long-term contract

Minnesota Lynx star Olivia Miles endured a rough ending to a historic rookie season, as the Lynx were upset in the first round of the WNBA playoffs. Lynx Head Coach Cheryl Reeve’s public statements regarding Miles’ playoff performance caught the attention of WNBA legend Candace Parker.

The Minnesota Lynx mused on the past, present, and future in post-elimination reflections. Those who wished for the Minnesota Lynx to post a historic season will have to be more specific next time. The second round of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs is set to get underway on Sunday but it won't include the top-ranked Lynx.

The Lynx entered the WNBA playoffs looking to end their title drought, but after a shocking first-round upset, Minnesota is once again left heartbroken.

Napheesa Collier’s first comments after the shock playoff exit to New York were to double down on her love for the Lynx. Her “I love it here” may have been a massive indicator, but head coach Cheryl Reeve’s exit interview comments have led to choice becoming a key factor in Phee’s free agency decision.

MINNEAPOLIS — Perhaps, Minnesota just needed more time. More time for this team — which had already jelled around the breakout play of a rookie point guard in Olivia Miles — to welcome back a second star in Napheesa Collier, around whom this Lynx planet orbits.

Howard’s new memoir traces the experiences that shaped her, from a tumultuous childhood to three WNBA championships and 13 seasons in the league.

The outcome of the two Game 1s in the WNBA semifinals shook up the odds.