Lynx Hit Rookie Lottery With Olivia Miles, Who Can't Stop Making WNBA History
Summary
The Minnesota Lynx used the No. 2 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft to select Olivia Miles, a former Notre Dame and TCU point guard. Miles has had a strong start in her rookie season, setting records and helping the Lynx achieve a 4-2 start despite injuries to key players.Key Facts
- The Lynx had the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, acquired from the Chicago Sky in a 2024 trade.
- The Dallas Wings selected Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 overall pick.
- Olivia Miles became the fifth WNBA player to score 20 or more points and have 5 or more assists in their debut game.
- Miles is one of a few WNBA players to average at least 15 points and 5 assists per game in their first six games.
- She plays alongside All-Star guards Courtney Williams and Kayla McBride in the Lynx backcourt.
- The Lynx started the 2026 season with 4 wins and 2 losses despite the absence of star forward Napheesa Collier, who is recovering from ankle surgery.
- Collier is expected to resume on-court activities in early June.
- The Lynx had the best record in the league in 2025 with 34 wins and 10 losses.
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