Minnesota Lynx, Napheesa Collier Favored for 2025 WNBA MVP, Title

Napheesa Collier is widely favored by WNBA general managers to win the 2025 MVP award and lead the Minnesota Lynx to a championship, according to multiple league-wide surveys. Collier, who finished second in MVP voting last season and earned Defensive Player of the Year honors, received 67 percent of the MVP votes, well ahead of reigning MVP A'ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark. The Lynx were also the top pick to win the 2025 WNBA title, garnering 60 percent of the votes, with the New York Liberty, Las Vegas Aces, and Indiana Fever trailing. Collier's strong performance last season included averaging 20.4 points and 9.7 rebounds per game and leading the Lynx to a franchise-record 30 wins and a Finals appearance. Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve was selected as the best head coach, while rookies Paige Bueckers and Dominique Malonga gained recognition for their potential impact. The 2025 season kicks off with high expectations for Collier and the Lynx as they seek to return to the WNBA Finals.