Napheesa Collier out until June after ankle surgery
Collier, who just signed a one-year supermax deal, has had surgery on both ankles in 2026
www.cbssports.comHere’s the latest on Napheesa Collier:
- Napheesa Collier is recovering from ankle surgery and was expected to miss the start of the 2026 WNBA season, with an injury update noting she underwent surgery on both ankles in early 2026 and was targeting a return around early June 2026. This was reported by CBS Sports, which cites her left ankle surgery in March and notes she could be back on-court in June after earlier ankle procedures. [ CBS Sports article, 2026-04-21 ][ ]
- Additional coverage around mid-May 2026 reiterated that she had a one-year, $1.4 million contract with the Minnesota Lynx and was coming off a strong 2025 season, continuing to manage rehab while preparing for a return. [ FOX Sports summary, 2026-05-13 ][ ]
If you want, I can pull the latest updates from other outlets or provide a quick summary of her 2025 season performance and how her absence might affect the Lynx this season.