Minnesota Lynx

What Happened To Olivia Miles? Calf Injury And WNBA Playoff Status Explained

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Minnesota Lynx star Olivia Miles missed the team’s September 22 game against the Indiana Fever because of a left calf injury, creating an immediate concern with the WNBA playoffs only days away. The good news for Minnesota is that Miles has not been ruled out for the postseason. The Lynx are currently treating the injury … Read more

Why Did The Lynx Bench Their Starters Against The Fever? Minnesota’s Playoff Decision Explained

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Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve made one of the more unusual decisions of the closing days of the 2026 WNBA regular season when she effectively shut down most of her starting lineup during a game that could have clinched the No. 1 playoff seed. With the Indiana Fever dominating Minnesota early, Reeve left Napheesa Collier, … Read more

What Is The WNBA Rookie Scoring Record? Olivia Miles Passes Caitlin Clark

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Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles now holds the WNBA record for the most points scored by a rookie in a single season, passing the record Caitlin Clark established with the Indiana Fever in 2024. Miles broke Clark’s mark during Minnesota’s 101-89 victory over the Connecticut Sun on September 20, 2026. She entered the game tied … Read more