What happened: Collier's one-year supermax expires this winter. The WNBA trade window closes Aug. 2.
Why it matters: A deal would reshape a title contender's stretch run while converting an expiring contract into trade value. Keeping Collier would preserve Minnesota's core but carry the contract question into free agency.
By the numbers: Minnesota is 24-6, an .800 winning percentage. Collier recorded 24 points and 10 rebounds in 22 minutes in her 2026 debut.
What to watch: Minnesota has through Aug. 2 to complete a deal or keep Collier for the remainder of its title push.