The 2025 WNBA season has been a renaissance year for the Minnesota Lynx . Dominating the league all year long and holding onto the No. 1 seed heading into the final stretch of the regular season, the Lynx have established themselves as frontrunners among an elite group of championship contenders. Central to their success has been the exceptional play of Napheesa Collier, whose MVP-caliber campaign was abruptly interrupted by a right ankle sprain sustained earlier this month. With her return before the playoffs uncertain, Minnesota faces a defining challenge. How will they retain their top standing and championship momentum without their franchise cornerstone?

The 2025 WNBA trade deadline has already passed, which means the Lynx must now rely on internal adjustments, coaching decisions

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