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Napheesa Collier will be sidelined for a few weeks after 

 against the Las Vegas Aces on Saturday, the team announced Monday.

Collier will be reevaluated in the coming weeks.

appeared to step on teammate Alanna Smith’s left foot

 and immediately went down near Las Vegas’ bench with the Lynx holding a 92-49 lead late in the third quarter.

She attempted to stand but sat back down on the court, writhing in pain, and was immediately surrounded by Aces starters A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young, NaLyssa Smith and Kierstan Bell, who all held towels to shield her from exposure.

Collier’s teammates, coaches and trainers eventually made their way to the opposite end of the court to tend to the 2025 All-Star MVP.

The Lynx (24-5) have three games this week, including a WNBA Finals rematch in New York on Sunday against the Liberty. New York has its own injury issues with Breanna Stewart out for a few weeks with 

 in her right knee. Minnesota has a 5 1/2 game lead on New York in the standings.

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Napheesa Collier will be sidelined for a few weeks after spraining her right ankle against the Las Vegas Aces on Saturday, the team announced Monday. 

Napheesa Collier out for a few weeks with sprained right ankle

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