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Lynx Stars Collier, McBride Recover Ahead of Season Opener

4/20/2026

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Napheesa Collier, the Minnesota Lynx All-Star forward, is recovering from offseason ankle ligament surgery.
Kayla McBride, the Minnesota Lynx All-Star guard, is dealing with a partially ruptured eardrum from overseas play.
Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve expressed optimism about McBride's condition.
The Lynx will begin the 2026 WNBA season against the Atlanta Dream on May 10, 2026, after re-signing McBride to a two-year contract.

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Napheesa Collier, the Minnesota Lynx All-Star forward, is recovering from offseason ankle ligament surgery.
Kayla McBride, the Minnesota Lynx All-Star guard, is dealing with a partially ruptured eardrum from overseas play.
Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve expressed optimism about McBride's condition.
The Lynx will begin the 2026 WNBA season against the Atlanta Dream on May 10, 2026, after re-signing McBride to a two-year contract.