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WNBA playoffs: Phoenix Mercury fend off short-handed Minnesota Lynx in Game 4 to reach WNBA Finals

On Sunday night, the Phoenix Mercury eliminated the No. 1 seed Minnesota Lynx with an 86-81 win in Game 4 of the WNBA semifinals to make it back to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2021.

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WNBA playoffs: Mercury rally again past shorthanded Lynx to eliminate Minnesota, advance to WNBA Finals

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Minnesota Lynx couldn’t get back to WNBA Finals. Next year’s quest might get even harder

Lynx star Napheesa Collier blasts WNBA

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Napheesa Collier Reportedly Has Ankle Ligament, Muscle Tears After WNBA Playoff Injury

Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier suffered "a Grade 2 tear of three ligaments in her left ankle and a muscle in her shin" in Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals, according to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne.

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Report: Lynx star Napheesa Collier tore ligaments in collision

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Lynx's Napheesa Collier tore ligaments in ankle, muscle in shin during WNBA semifinals collision: Report

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WNBA Star Says League Has ‘Worst Leadership in the World'

"The real threat to our league isn't money, it isn't ratings or even missed calls or even physical play. It's the lack of accountability from the league office," Collier said on Tuesday.

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Lynx’s Napheesa Collier roasts WNBA leadership

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Napheesa Collier rips WNBA leadership

WNBA penalizes Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve with historic fine

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WNBA fines Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve a record $15,000 for conduct and comments: AP Source

Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve has been fined $15,000 by the WNBA for her comments and conduct after her team’s Game 3 semifinal loss to the Phoenix Mercury, a person familiar with the penalty told The...

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WNBA penalizes Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve with historic fine after playoff game outburst, ejection: report

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Source: Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve fined $15K for bashing refs

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Minnesota Lynx’s Napheesa Collier blasts WNBA commissioner in exit interview

Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier took time in her exit interview to air her grievances against the WNBA commissioner.

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Napheesa Collier slammed the WNBA's leadership. Here's why that matters

Napheesa Collier is more than just a WNBA star who is critical of her league and its leadership. The Minnesota Lynx player is a vice president of the players union, which means she will be sitting across from WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert at the negotiating table ahead of an Oct. 31 deadline to reach a new collective bargaining agreement.

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Former UConn star Napheesa Collier expresses frustration with WNBA leadership

In her season exit interview on Tuesday, Minnesota Lynx forward basketball player Napheesa Collier called WNBA leadership dismissive and tone deaf. “The league has made it clear it isn’t about innovation.

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Stephen A. Smith calls for WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert's ouster amid Napheesa Collier's criticism

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith said WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert should resign amid star players, coaches angst over the league's officiating.

Napheesa Collier’s comments slamming WNBA leadership come as players, league try to reach new deal

In a four-minute prepared statement, Lynx star Napheesa Collier criticized the WNBA’s leadership, also taking issue with the officiating and player compensation.

How the Minnesota Lynx's redemption season ended in controversy

The Lynx came into the season hoping to win the championship they fell short of in 2024. Minnesota's season ended in controversy again.

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Mercury vs. Lynx updates. Tibbetts defends Thomas; Minnesota missing 2 big pieces

Updates from Game 4 of the WNBA semifinals between the Phoenix Mercury and Minnesota Lynx at PHX Arena on Sept. 28, 2025.