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Final Injury Report for Mystics-Lynx: Will Napheesa Collier, Shakira Austin Play?

The Minnesota Lynx are at home Sunday night as they host the Washington Mystics in an interconference showdown.

Minnesota enters Sunday's game with a 13-3 record after defeating the Golden State Valkyries on the road Friday night.

 Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

In Friday's victory over the Valkyries, Courtney Williams led the way for the Lynx as she recorded 21 points, 12 rebounds and five assists while Nia Coffey added 22 points, six rebounds and three assists of her own.

The Lynx will try to grab another victory and extend their winning streak to four games Sunday as they face off against the Mystics in a tough home matchup.

Washington enters Sunday's contest with a 7-7 record after defeating the New York Liberty on the road Friday night.

 Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron (22) Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron (22) Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Sonia Citron led the way for the Mystics in Friday's victory as she ended the game with 16 points, six rebounds, eight assists and five steals while Kiki Iriafen recorded 20 points and six rebounds.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Sunday night's matchup, each may be without some of their key players due to injuries.

Mystics Injury Report: Will Shakira Austin Play?

 Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin (0) Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images
Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin (0) Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images

The Mystics enter Sunday's game with a healthy roster as they have nobody listed on their injury report, including Shakira Austin.

Of course, Austin returned in Friday's victory over the Liberty after missing one game due to bilateral knee soreness and she is off the injury report entirely for Sunday's matchup.

Lynx Injury Report: Will Napheesa Collier Play?

The Lynx have three players listed on their injury report, including star forward Napheesa Collier.

 Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images
Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Minnesota has ruled out Collier as she remains sidelined to begin the season while recovering from left ankle surgery she underwent in March.

The Lynx have also ruled out Dorka Juhasz as she continues to recover from a right mid-foot sprain while Emma Cechova will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL.

Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Fans can catch Sunday night's matchup between the Mystics and Lynx from Minneapolis at 6:00 p.m. ET on NBA TV.

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This story was originally published June 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM.

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