Olivia Miles injures ankle in Lynx win over Valkyries
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 4:30 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 4:30 AMYahoo Sports — Olivia Miles injury update: Lynx star rookie exits win with ankle injury
- 4:21 AMYahoo Sports — Lynx star Olivia Miles leaves win over Valkyries early with awkward ankle injury
- 4:16 AMYahoo Sports — Olivia Miles twists ankle, exits Lynx’s win over Valkyries early
"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
"Olivia Miles stepped on Napheesa Collier's foot on accident in the fourth quarter on Wednesday night and rolled her ankle hard.
"Olivia Miles scored 20 points in the Lynx win, though did exit early with an ankle injury.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 4:30 AMOlivia Miles injury update: Lynx star rookie exits win with ankle injury
Olivia Miles scored 20 points in the Lynx win, though did exit early with an ankle injury.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 4:21 AMLynx star Olivia Miles leaves win over Valkyries early with awkward ankle injury
Olivia Miles stepped on Napheesa Collier's foot on accident in the fourth quarter on Wednesday night and rolled her ankle hard.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 4:16 AMOlivia Miles twists ankle, exits Lynx’s win over Valkyries early
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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