Napheesa Collier Signs One-Year Supermax Deal to Stay with Minnesota Lynx

12 articles · Updated · ESPN · Apr 17

Napheesa Collier has re-signed with the Minnesota Lynx on a one-year, $1.4 million supermax contract for the 2026 WNBA season.
Collier, a five-time All-Star, averaged 22.9 points and 7.3 rebounds last season but is recovering from offseason surgery on both ankles.
As one of the league’s top players, Collier’s return helps stabilize the Lynx amid significant roster changes and ongoing collective bargaining discussions.

Can the Lynx build a championship team around an injured Collier and a rookie in just a few weeks?

Will the WNBA's new supermax contracts and hard cap create a league of superstars and scrubs?

As a key CBA negotiator, why did Napheesa Collier sign a one-year deal instead of a long-term contract?

Is the WNBA's 600% salary jump a sustainable growth model or a high-stakes bet on future revenue?

Which teams are best positioned to thrive under the WNBA's chaotic new financial rules?

How will major surgery on both ankles affect Collier's historic 50-40-90 shooting efficiency?