WNBA analyst Zena Keita apologizes for false rookie assist record claim

WNBA analyst Zena Keita issued a public apology after incorrectly stating on The Athletic’s No Offseason podcast that Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles broke the WNBA all-time rookie assist record. Miles, the second overall pick in the 2026 draft, currently trails the record set by Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark during her 2024 debut season. Clark finished her 2024 campaign with 337 total assists, while Miles has accumulated 228 assists with five games remaining in her schedule. Following backlash from fans on social media, Keita clarified that she misspoke and intended to say Miles had broken the Lynx franchise record for rookie assists. She further addressed the criticism regarding her character and professional work, stating that she and her production team should have verified the statistic before publication.

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