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Olivia Miles focuses on injury recovery during WNBA break

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 7:21 AM

Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Olivia Miles focuses on injury recovery during WNBA break

Summary

Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles is utilizing the current WNBA break to manage ongoing ankle issues ahead of the upcoming postseason. The rookie, who was the second overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, has not taken a significant break from basketball since beginning her final collegiate season at Texas Christian. Miles missed two games in July after sustaining an ankle injury that was further aggravated on August 19. While teammate Napheesa Collier competes with Team USA at the 2026 FIBA World Cup, Miles is dedicating her time to training, film study, and physical rehabilitation. The Minnesota Lynx currently lead the league with a 31-9 regular season record. The guard aims to be in peak physical condition for the final stretch of the season as the team prepares for a championship run.

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Status Watch

•Olivia Miles currently plays for the Minnesota Lynx.
•The team holds a 31-9 regular season record.
•Miles has managed a recurring ankle injury since July.
•Napheesa Collier is the only teammate participating in the 2026 FIBA World Cup.
•Miles is using the league break for physical recovery and film study.

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7:21 AMYahoo Sports — How Olivia Miles is spending WNBA break while Team USA competes at FIBA World Cup

What they're saying

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Rookie WNBA sensation Olivia Miles isn’t a part of the Team USA roster for the 2026 FIBA World Cup. She is spending the break focusing on one key factor ahead of the postseason.
— Yahoo Sports

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