The Lynx haven’t missed a beat this season, running their record to 14-4.This is a bit surprising considering the team is without its best player, Napheesa Collier.
If you’re not familiar, Collier is an MVP-level player who has dominated for the Lynx.She still hasn’t even resumed on-court activities, so she may be out for the entire season.
She suffered an ankle injury in 2025 against Alyssa Thomas, who also made headlines for pushing on Caitlin Clark’s throat.ZERO BS.JUST DAKICH.
TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD.DOWNLOAD NOW!Napheesa Collier reacts during the second half of Game Three of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs semifinals at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona, on Sept.
26, 2025.(Christian Petersen/Getty Images)The story of this team isn’t about Collier, though.
The story is really that Olivia Miles has dominated for them this year.She was the second overall pick in the draft and she looks like she will be the Rookie of the Year.
She has averaged 18.6 points, 4.9 rebounds and 5.6 assists this season.The story is also about the depth of the Lynx.
They have a ton of talented players on the roster and have continued from last year’s success.If they do get Collier back, they might jump to title favorites.Olivia Miles poses with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected second overall by the Minnesota Lynx during the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed in New York City on April 13, 2026.
(Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images)The Dallas Wings have looked solid in their campaign as well.For two straight seasons, they had the No.
1 overall pick in the WNBA Draft.Now they are 11-7 and should at least be a playoff contender.
With the first pick from last year, they took Paige Bueckers, who turned into the Rookie of the Year and one of the best players in the league.With the pick this season, they took Azzi Fudd, who has started contributing more and more.
She is a lethal shooter, but I personally think she struggles to create her own shot.With Bueckers ...