Lynx’ Collier: ‘I love it here,’ but future decision can wait

Napheesa Collier said Thursday she has not yet given much thought to her upcoming free agency, focusing instead on processing the disappointment of the Minnesota Lynx’s stunning first-round playoff exit.

Speaking during the team’s end-of-season media availability, Collier said the loss remains fresh less than two days after the top-seeded Lynx were eliminated by the eighth-seeded New York Liberty.

“Honestly, I haven’t even thought about that,” Collier said. “We lost less than 48 hours ago, and we didn’t expect to be here. So I really haven’t had any time to decompress or anything like that.”

Collier, a five-time All-Star who will become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, stopped short of discussing her future plans but reiterated her affection for the franchise.

“I can tell you, I love it here. I love the organization,” Collier said. &l...