Minnesota Lynx maintain strong start with contributions from rookie Olivia Miles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 6:46 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The Minnesota Lynx are off to a 13-4 start in the 2026-2027 WNBA season, leading the league. Rookie Olivia Miles, the No. 2 overall pick, averages 18.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game, establishing herself alongside veterans Kayla McBride and Courtney Williams. After a challenging offseason, including roster changes due to the expansion draft and trades, the Lynx have successfully retooled their lineup. The team excels defensively, ranking near the top for fewest points allowed per game. As the season progresses, the team's focus remains on maintaining this momentum.
- •Minnesota Lynx hold a 13-4 record, leading the WNBA.
- •Olivia Miles averages 18.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 5.6 assists.
- •Lynx made key signings, including Natasha Howard, to strengthen their lineup.
- •Team ranks among the best in defensive statistics with 79.6 opponent PPG.
- 6:46 PMYahoo Sports — How the Minnesota Lynx constructed their blazing hot start
"The 2026-2027 WNBA season has been a turning point for the league. Teams like the Indiana Fever and Dallas Wings are establishing strong identities and sitting atop the standings. Meanwhile, the teams of yesteryear, such as the Seattle Storm and Connecticut Sun, have fallen to the bottom of the standings. The league has seen a […] The post How the Minnesota Lynx constructed their blazing hot start appeared first on The Lead.
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