Olivia Miles impresses in rookie season with Minnesota Lynx
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Olivia Miles is having a standout rookie season with the Minnesota Lynx, averaging 19.3 points, 5.9 assists, and 4.7 rebounds per game. She is currently a leading candidate for both WNBA Rookie of the Year and MVP. If she wins both awards, she would join an elite group of athletes across major American sports. Miles has already been named an All-Star and is on pace to set WNBA rookie records for points and assists. However, she faces competition for the MVP title from A'Ja Wilson, who is also delivering an impressive season.
- •Miles selected No. 2 overall in the WNBA Draft by Lynx
- •Averages 19.3 points, 5.9 assists, and 4.7 rebounds
- •Potential to break WNBA rookie records in points and assists
- •Currently a favorite for Rookie of the Year
- •Competing with A'Ja Wilson for MVP honors
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — How Olivia Miles could join elite company by winning WNBA Rookie of the Year and MVP with stellar first season
- 7:23 PMYahoo Sports — Olivia Miles Surpasses Caitlin Clark And Paige Bueckers for Impressive WNBA Rookie Record
"Olivia Miles is having an ideal rookie season. She is not only just competing for the Rookie of the Year, but is also at a good position in the MVP race.
"Only a handful of athletes have ever won these two awards in the same season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 9:00 AMHow Olivia Miles could join elite company by winning WNBA Rookie of the Year and MVP with stellar first season
Only a handful of athletes have ever won these two awards in the same season.
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 7:23 PMOlivia Miles Surpasses Caitlin Clark And Paige Bueckers for Impressive WNBA Rookie Record
Olivia Miles is having an ideal rookie season. She is not only just competing for the Rookie of the Year, but is also at a good position in the MVP race.
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