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Lynx Weigh Trading Napheesa Collier Before Aug 2

7/28/2026

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The Minnesota Lynx are weighing a trade of forward Napheesa Collier before August 2.
Coach Cheryl Reeve said the team is “open for business,” noting the Lynx lead the league at 22-6 with a +10.3 net rating.
Annie Costabile of The Athletic said that because Napheesa Collier’s 2026 supermax contract expires and she posted 24 points and 10 rebounds on July 22, trading her could yield a “huge haul.”

History

Historical Context

When the WNBA began in 1997, the Houston Comets captured the first championship and repeated in 1998 with a league-record 27-3 run, establishing early credibility. Their dominance helped shape league economics, but the franchise folded in 2008 during the recession. A 2026 agreement to revive the Comets underscores how past dynasties still influence current trade talks, such as the Lynx’s contemplated move of Napheesa Collier.

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Story summary

The Minnesota Lynx are weighing a trade of forward Napheesa Collier before August 2.
Coach Cheryl Reeve said the team is “open for business,” noting the Lynx lead the league at 22-6 with a +10.3 net rating.
Annie Costabile of The Athletic said that because Napheesa Collier’s 2026 supermax contract expires and she posted 24 points and 10 rebounds on July 22, trading her could yield a “huge haul.”

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