LaMelo Ball praises Olivia Miles after Timberwolves trade

LaMelo Ball, following his trade to the Minnesota Timberwolves, expressed admiration for Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles during his introductory press conference on July 14, 2026. Ball, who was traded for Naz Reid and draft capital, recognized Miles' impressive performance as the No. 2 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. Miles has made a significant impact in her first 22 games, averaging 19.4 points, 5.7 assists, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.3 steals while shooting 50.5% from the field. Her contributions have helped propel the Lynx to an 18-6 record, the best in the WNBA to this point in the season.

• 7:43 PMYahoo Sports — LaMelo Ball had a perfect 5-word reaction to Lynx rookie Olivia Miles dominating Minnesota