Napheesa Collier may miss start of WNBA season

Napheesa Collier’s 2025 WNBA season ended prematurely due to injury, and she has now been ruled out for the entire 2026 Unrivaled season after needing surgery on both ankles, with a recovery timeline of 4-6 months. As the reigning MVP and co-founder of Unrivaled, her absence will significantly impact the league and her team, the Lunar Owls. Additionally, ongoing CBA negotiations could affect the WNBA season’s start, potentially giving her extra time to recover. Collier hopes to return in time for the WNBA season and participate in the Women’s World Cup in Germany later in the year.

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