Minnesota Lynx star and WNBA MVP frontrunner Napheesa Collier will remain out for her team's game against the Atlanta Dream on Thursday. Collier, who has not played since Aug. 2 due to a sprained right ankle, was initially upgraded to questionable for Thursday, and is closing in on a return.

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

The Minnesota Lynx currently hold No. 1 position in the WNBA standings with an impressive 28-5 record. The Lynx hold the league's No. 1 spot in large part due to the stellar play of MVP frontrunner Napheesa Collier.