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Olivia Miles rookie season impact

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In late July, Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles was averaging 19.3 points, 5.9 assists, 4.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game. Her all‑around play made her the frontrunner for WNBA Rookie of the Year and sparked talk of a possible MVP candidacy, a rarity for a first‑year player. Off the court, she confirmed a relationship with fellow WNBA player Maddy Westbeld, drawing additional fan interest. By early August, Miles had nudged her scoring average to 19.7 points while maintaining 5.8 assists and 4.7 rebounds, helping the Lynx post the league’s best 25‑6 record. She earned Rookie of the Month honors for May and June, became the first rookie All‑Star starter in Lynx history, and set a rookie record with eight made three‑pointers in a single game. Miles credited the support of Lynx ~~veterans~~ veterans, including Courtney Williams, Natasha Howard, and Napheesa Collier, as well as her ~~family~~ family, for easing her transition to the professional level. By mid-August, Miles set a WNBA record as the fastest player to reach 650 points and 200 assists, achieving the milestone in 32 games and surpassing the previous record held by Caitlin Clark. Her averages increased to 20 points and 6 assists per game, contributing to a 28-7 team record as the Lynx maintained the top spot in the league heading into the September playoffs. Teammate Kayla McBride praised Miles’ playmaking, noting her ability as a “true point guard.”

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