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Minnesota Lynx star and WNBA MVP frontrunner Napheesa Collier has been upgraded to questionable for the team's game against the Atlanta Dream on Thursday. Collier has not played since Aug. 2 due to a sprained right ankle and had an initial recovery timeline of at least two weeks.
As Atlanta regroups, Brittney Griner took to social media to make a personal announcement during the WNBA season. Griner will officially be a guest on “Finding Your Roots” Season 12.
The Aces started August with a 53-point loss to Minnesota but have ridden a seven-game winning streak up to No. 2 in the Power Rankings following wins over New York, Phoenix and Dallas -- and could soon be second in league standings. A'ja Wilson has averaged 26.1 points and 13.3 rebounds over their win streak to find herself in the MVP race again.
The final month of the WNBA regular season has arrived, which means it's officially time for the playoff push. Each team has 10 or fewer games remaining, and 10 of the league's 13 teams are within reach of a playoff spot.
Brittney Griner has emerged as a star for the Atlanta Dream in her first season with the team, playing under head coach Karl Smesko. Atlanta has played their way into the WNBA title conversation, joining several other top teams in the league, such as the Minnesota Lynx and the New York Liberty.
The WNBA franchise selects the trendy, mixed-use business park Brickworks in west Midtown for its expanded headquarters, doubling its workspace.
The WNBA team, currently evaluating options for a new arena, has picked a new office space. Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the bold vision, leadership, and impact of 21 extraordinary women who are shaping the future of the business landscape in Atlanta.
In the loss to the Aces, Brittney Griner was passed by A’ja Wilson for the most games in WNBA history with over 30 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks. After the announcement was made by the WNBA, the Dream star’s wife, Cherelle Griner, took to social media, sending a message to Wilson.