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)

The Fever are sixth in the WNBA playoff standings and are led by Eastern Conference Player of the Week Kelsey Mitchell. MVP candidate Napheesa Collier powers Minnesota, but she has missed several games with an ankle injury. Radio: 93.5 and 107.5 FM in Indianapolis, with John Nolan (play-by-play), Bria Goss (analysis)