Olivia Miles earns WNBA Rookie of the Month for May 2026
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Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles has been named the WNBA Rookie of the Month for May 2026 following a strong debut season. She averaged 15.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 5.9 assists, and 1.5 steals over the month, scoring in double digits in eight games. Lynx head coach Alex Sarama also earned recognition, leading the Portland Fire to a 6-4 record and a top ranking in forced turnovers and points off turnovers. A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces was named Western Conference Player of the Month, while Allisha Gray of the Atlanta Dream took home the Eastern Conference honor. The league's announcement came on June 3, 2026.
- •Olivia Miles averaged 15.4 points and 5.9 assists in May.
- •Miles scored over 15 points in four games during the month.
- •A'ja Wilson won Western Conference Player of the Month.
- •Allisha Gray claimed the Eastern Conference Player of the Month award.
- •Alex Sarama was named Coach of the Month for Portland Fire.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — The next great WNBA superstar has arrived, and she’s in the MVP conversation
- 6:44 PMYahoo Sports — Olivia Miles leads WNBA's May league awards after terrific debut
"After a sensational debut, Lynx guard Olivia Miles walks away with her first WNBA Rookie of the Month award. Here's who else won in May.
"On the heels of a 28-point, 7-assist Minnesota Lynx win, rookie Olivia Miles has entered the MVP conversation.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 2:00 PMThe next great WNBA superstar has arrived, and she’s in the MVP conversation
On the heels of a 28-point, 7-assist Minnesota Lynx win, rookie Olivia Miles has entered the MVP conversation.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 6:44 PMOlivia Miles leads WNBA's May league awards after terrific debut
After a sensational debut, Lynx guard Olivia Miles walks away with her first WNBA Rookie of the Month award. Here's who else won in May.
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