The Lynx have built a hefty cushion in the WNBA standings that they may just need in the coming weeks while playing without the presumptive league Most Valuable Player.

Minnesota Lynx star and MVP frontrunner Napheesa Collier underwent an MRI Monday which confirmed a right ankle sprain. She will be re-evaluated in the coming weeks, the team announced. The injury is expected to keep her out at least two weeks,

On the same day Napheesa Collier was named the WNBA's Western Conference Player of the Month for July, the Lynx announced she'll be out at least two weeks with an ankle injury.