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Napheesa Collier Named Western Conference Player of the Week

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After her red-hot start to the 2025 WNBA regular season, Minnesota Lynx star forward Napheesa Collier has been recognized by the league.

Collier was named the WNBA’s Western Conference Player of the Week on Wednesday for her efforts over the first week of the season. That stretch from May 16-25 resulted in Minnesota opening up the new year undefeated, with Collier putting her name towards the top of the MVP conversation immediately.

In the opening week of the season, Collier kicked off the year averaging 29.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.