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Olivia Miles joins exclusive WNBA club alongside A’ja Wilson and more after award win

Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles capped off a stellar debut campaign by sweeping every single ballot to secure the 2026 WNBA Rookie of the Year accolade. The former second overall draft selection captured all seventy-four ballots, placing her among an elite group of players to accomplish the feat unanimously alongside stars like A’ja Wilson and Aliyah Boston.

Despite the regular season triumph, the Lynx stumbled in their playoff opener against the New York Liberty, falling 91-75.

The defeat leaves the top-seeded squad facing early postseason pressure ahead of their next matchup scheduled for Tuesday night. Miles enters the contest having amassed 790 total points during the regular season, though her team now desperately needs to rebound to keep their championship aspirations alive.

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