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Napheesa Collier Details Ankle Surgery Turning Point: ‘It wasn’t getting any better’
May 4, 2026 Basketball

Napheesa Collier Details Ankle Surgery Turning Point: ‘It wasn’t getting any better’

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Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier is recovering from ankle surgery performed in March, an operation she underwent after realizing conservative rehab wasn’t improving her injury. She aims to return to the court by June, determined to bounce back from last season’s playoff exit.

Collier described her decision-making process, noting that a surgeon confirmed the injury wouldn’t heal without surgery, prompting her to focus entirely on rehabilitation for the upcoming WNBA season.

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