Minnesota Lynx star and WNBA MVP favorite Napheesa Collier has been upgraded to probable for her team's game on Sunday against the Indiana Fever. Collier, who has not played since Aug. 2 due to a sprained right ankle, is closing in on a return. She went through pregame warm-ups on Friday before being ruled out.

Napheesa Collier appears to be back. The Minnesota Lynx star has been upgraded to probable to play in Sunday evening's game against the Indiana Fever at Target Center, the team announced on Saturday. GAME STATUS REPORT @minnesotalynx vs Indiana Fever (8/24) Napheesa Collier – Probable (Right Ankle)

Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier, a leading MVP candidate, suffered a sprained right ankle on August 2 in a road game against the Las Vegas Aces. The injury occurred during the third quarter of a dominant 111-58 victory.