Last week wasn't a stellar one for the Minnesota Lynx and they were in danger of losing their No. 1 spot in the new WNBA Power Rankings. Thanks to Monday night's 91-78 win over Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky,

Lynx star forward Napheesa Collier climbs to the top spot of ESPN's WNBA rankings after a strong first half in the 2025 season.

The Minnesota Lynx are practically running away with the WNBA’s 1-seed at 19-4 and Napheesa Collier is an overwhelming favorite for MVP at -500. They’re on pace for the second-best winning percentage of the past decade,

MVP favorite Napheesa Collier comes in at No. 1 in the 25 best players rankings. Collier leads the league in scoring at 23.9 points per game. The reigning defensive player of the year is also fourth in blocks per game (1.6) and seventh in steals per game (1.7).

Napheesa Collier scored 28 points, Courtney Williams had 10 points, six rebounds, eight assists and five steals and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Washington Mystics 92-75 for their third straight regular-season victory.

Napheesa Collier scored 22 points to lead the Minnesota Lynx past the Golden State Valkyries 82–71 on Saturday night, extending their record to 16–2 on the season. Collier pointed to the team’s defensive focus and composure during a key stretch as the turning point in the game.

Napheesa Collier is having the best season of her career, and her peers are noticing.