Olivia Miles Propels Lynx to WNBA's Best Record

Her breakout rookie play has put her in Rookie of the Year and MVP conversations and prompted Minnesota to add veteran guard Aari McDonald to strengthen its playoff bench.

Overview

Miles, the No. 2 pick from April's draft, has led Minnesota in scoring and assists this season and earned an All-Star selection after a standout debut and rapid statistical rise.
She is the clear frontrunner for Rookie of the Year and is discussed as a legitimate MVP candidate because her play has been central to the Lynx’s top record.
The Lynx have the league’s best regular-season mark and are widely viewed as title contenders with Miles as their primary playmaker.
Minnesota signed veteran guard Aari McDonald and waived Eliška Joklová to add experienced backcourt depth for the postseason, a move coach Cheryl Reeve said came after reassessing McDonald’s health and availability.
Miles was not on the U.S. World Cup roster in Berlin but has drawn national attention, including projections that she could be on a 2028 Team USA roster, and her rise reshapes Minnesota’s minutes, matchups, and playoff planning.