Olivia Miles shares support for Napheesa Collier during FIBA World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 1:37 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles posted a supportive reaction on social media to teammate Napheesa Collier, who is currently competing for Team USA at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. Collier shared photos from the international tournament, prompting a brief celebration from the rookie. Minnesota holds the best record in the WNBA at 31-9 during the league's break, with Miles and Collier forming a key part of the team's core. While Miles remains in Minnesota, Collier is working with Team USA as they pursue a fifth consecutive World Cup title. The American roster holds a victory over China and recently secured a narrow 55-52 result against Italy. Miles and Collier have contributed to the Lynx success throughout the current season, which features four remaining regular-season games upon the team's return.
- •Olivia Miles posted a supportive comment on Napheesa Collier's Instagram regarding the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.
- •Team USA recorded a 94-61 victory against China and a 55-52 result against Italy.
- •Napheesa Collier recorded four points and six rebounds in the opening game against China.
- •The Minnesota Lynx currently hold a 31-9 record with four regular-season games remaining.
- •Olivia Miles recently earned WNBA Rookie of the Month honors for her performance this season.
- 1:37 PMYahoo Sports — Olivia Miles’ one-word reaction to Napheesa Collier says everything about Lynx bond
"Olivia Miles needed only one word to make her feelings clear after Lynx teammate Napheesa Collier shared her latest Team USA update.
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