Lynx Rookie Olivia Miles Joins Elite WNBA Company in Debut
Summary
The Minnesota Lynx picked Olivia Miles as the second overall player in the 2026 WNBA Draft after trading with the Chicago Sky. Miles had a strong debut game, scoring 21 points and making 8 assists, becoming one of the few players with such a performance in their first WNBA game.Key Facts
- The Minnesota Lynx had the best WNBA record in 2025 but still held the No. 2 pick in the 2026 draft due to a prior trade with the Chicago Sky.
- The Lynx traded their 11th overall pick in 2025 to the Sky in exchange for the Sky's 2026 first-round pick.
- Olivia Miles was selected second overall by the Lynx in the 2026 draft.
- Miles played college basketball for Notre Dame and TCU before joining the WNBA.
- In her first WNBA game, Miles scored 21 points, had 8 assists, 3 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 2 steals.
- Miles is only the fifth WNBA player to have over 20 points and 5 assists in their debut game, joining famous players like Candace Parker and Dawn Staley.
- Teammate Courtney Williams compared Miles to Chelsea Gray, a top WNBA player with multiple championships.
- The Lynx are waiting for Napheesa Collier to return after ankle surgery but are focusing on winning future games.
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