Minnesota Lynx star and WNBA MVP favorite Napheesa Collier will remain out for her team's game against the Indiana Fever on Friday night. Collier, who has not played since Aug. 2 due to a sprained right ankle, is closing in on a return. She was initially listed as questionable and went through pre-game warm-ups before being ruled out.

Napheesa Collier's availability is one of the key talking points ahead of Friday's clash between the Indiana Fever and Minnesota Lynx.

The Atlanta Dream and Minnesota Lynx are set to face off on Thursday night. After stringing together a six-game winning streak, the Dream have lost two of thei