Napheesa Collier landing spots: Three potential destinations if five-time All-Star leaves Lynx as free agent

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 forward Napheesa Collier finished as runner-up to A'ja Wilson in MVP voting in both 2024 and 2025, but was limited to 16 games this season after undergoing offseason surgery on both ankles that kept her out until late July. While she put up strong numbers upon her return — 16.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.3 steals on 50/44.4/85.7 shooting splits — she did not make her usual impact. Collier has spent her entire career with the Lynx, but that relationship may come to an end this offseason when the five-time All-Star hits unrestricted free agency. She will be one of the most sought-after free agents on the market this winter.

There have been questions about Collier's future in Minnesota ever since she opted for a one-year deal last offseason instead of a long-term contract. They have only grown louder over the past six months, as unanimous Rookie of the Year Olivia Miles burst onto the scene in Collier's absence, the Lynx crashed out of the playoffs in the first round and Collier side-stepped the topic at her exit interview. "I haven't even thought about that. We lost less than 48 hours ago, and I don't think, we didn't expect to be here, you know. So I really haven't had any time to decompress or anything like