MINNESOTA LYNX

The Lynx surged from a middling 2023 (19-21) to back-to-back dominant regular seasons, posting 30-10 in 2024 before reaching the Finals and 34-10 in 2025, though both years ended in playoff disappointment. Napheesa Collier's ascent to two-time MVP runner-up, 2024 Defensive Player of the Year, and All-WNBA First Team has driven collector demand for her rookie cards and signed material, while Courtney Williams became a secondary target after consistent playmaking. The 2025 semifinals loss to Phoenix and subsequent roster churn via expansion draft and free agency cooled some mid-tier singles, but Collier's cards remain sought after heading into 2026.

Where they stand: Minnesota sits 26-7 and first in the West as of August 9, 2026, riding a 10-game win streak despite Collier missing the first 10 weeks following offseason ankle surgeries on both ankles. Rookie Olivia Miles (2nd overall pick, 2026) has stepped into a starring role during Collier's absence, while veteran additions Natasha Howard and Nia Coffey bolster a retooled roster after the expansion draft claimed Bridget Carleton and Maria Kliundikova. Collier returned to the lineup in late July and is working back to full form.