Lynx star Napheesa Collier gives birth to baby girl

Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier and husband Alex Bazzell have welcomed a baby girl, the couple announced Thursday.

Mila Sarah Bazzell was born Wednesday, weighing in at eight pounds, 14 ounces.

“Her & momma are both doing great & we’re excited to start this next phase of our lives together,” Bazzell wrote on Twitter.

Napheesa & I are ecstatic to welcome our baby girl to the world. Mila Sarah Bazzell arrived safely at 3:38pm CST on 5/25/22, weighing in at 8lbs 14 ounces & 20.5 inches long! Her & momma are both doing great & we’re excited to start this next phase of our lives together. #GirlDad pic.twitter.com/6HGGUnfcoe

— Alex Bazzell (@alexbazzell) May 26, 2022

Collier first announced her pregnancy in November, revealing that she would miss the start of the 2022 WNBA season. The 25-year-old has said she hopes to return at some point during the team’s campaign, which marks Sylvia Fowles’ last with Minnesota.

In early May, Collier signed a multi-year contract extension with the Lynx, keeping her in Minnesota for the foreseeable future.

Without Collier, the Lynx have gotten off to a slow start, posting a 2-6 record to kick off the season.