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Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx drives to the basket during the game against the Los Angeles Sparks on June 5, 2024 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.

WNBA

Napheesa Collier Grows In Every Direction

Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx and DeWanna Bonner #24 of the Connecticut Sun looks on during the game on September 17, 2023 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

The Lynx Tank Has Gone Off The Rails

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 06: Minnesota Lynx gather before the game against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on May 06, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.

Even The Lynx Can’t Save Minnesota Right Now

The Joy Of The Playoffs Is In The Texture, Not The Stakes

Center Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx reacts to a call against the Los Angeles Sparks in game three of the 2016 WNBA Finals at Galen Center on October 14, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.

Sylvia Fowles Is So Good At Her Job

Crystal Dangerfield #2 of the Minnesota Lynx dribbles during the second half against the Phoenix Mercury in Game One of their Second Round playoff at Feld Entertainment Center on September 17, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida.

The Minnesota Lynx Will Be OK

Minnesota Lynx