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Olivia Miles injures ankle in Lynx win over Valkyries

11 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 11:48 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Olivia Miles injures ankle in Lynx win over Valkyries
Summary

Olivia Miles sustained an ankle injury in the fourth quarter during the Minnesota Lynx's 77-66 victory against the Golden State Valkyries on August 19, 2026. The injury occurred when Miles accidentally stepped on a teammate's foot, leading her to leave the game in visible pain. She had been performing strongly, contributing 20 points, seven assists, and five rebounds prior to the injury. The severity of her injury remains unclear, raising concerns about her availability for the closing games of the regular season as the Lynx aim for a playoff position. Minnesota holds a strong record of 30-7, while the Valkyries dropped to 25-10, ending their seven-game winning streak.

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Status Watch
  • •Miles injured her ankle stepping on a teammate's foot.
  • •Lynx beat Valkyries 77-66 to improve record to 30-7.
  • •Miles scored 20 points before the injury.
  • •The Lynx have seven games left in the regular season.
  • •The Valkyries ended a seven-game win streak with the loss.
Latest Updates
  • 11:48 PMYahoo Sports — Olivia Miles injury update: Lynx rookie's status for Friday game after rolled ankle
  • 1:40 PMYahoo Sports — WNBA Made Olivia Miles Announcement After Lynx Victory
  • 1:23 PMYahoo Sports — Positive Olivia Miles update after fourth-quarter injury scare in Lynx win
  • 9:39 AMYahoo Sports — “I Hope to God This Isn’t a Serious Injury”: Lynx Fans Concerned as Olivia Miles Suffers Ankle Injury With Playoffs Nearing
  • 8:23 AMYahoo Sports — What Happened to Olivia Miles? Latest Injury Update as Lynx Star Exits Game vs. Valkyries (Aug. 19)
  • 7:27 AMESPN — Lynx's Miles exits on another milestone night
  • 7:06 AMYahoo Sports — What Happened to Olivia Miles? WNBA World Concerned as Lynx Sensation’s Injury Leads to Abrupt Exit in Win Over Valkyries
  • 5:28 AMUSA Today — Olivia Miles injury update: Lynx star rookie exits win with ankle injury - USA Today
What they're saying
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Olivia Miles twisted her left ankle in the fourth quarter of the Minnesota Lynx’s game against the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday. On the defensive end, she stepped on the foot of teammate Napheesa Collier and rolled her ankle. She limped to the sidelines where she sat on the court in pain for a few minutes. Miles — the runaway favorite for Rookie of the Year and an MVP candidate — eventually limped to the bench under her own power but did not return to action. Despite a late push from Gold

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The sensational rookie season of Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles continues after another dominating performance.Miles helped her Lynx team pick up their 30th win of the regular season, taking down the Golden State Valkyries 77-66 on Wednesday night. In 30 minutes, Miles put up 20 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds, 2 steals, and 2 blocks […] The post WNBA Made Olivia Miles Announcement After Lynx Victory appeared first on HEAVY.

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Minnesota Lynx star rookie Olivia Miles sent shockwaves through the WNBA after limping off the court during her team’s 77-66 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday. She delivered a stellar performance before her fourth-quarter exit, leaving fans and analysts deeply concerned about her sudden ankle injury.

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