Minnesota Lynx rookie guard Olivia Miles has made history by becoming the fifth player in WNBA history to average at least 15 points and five assists through her first six career games.
The number two overall draft pick from TCU has posted averages of 15.0 points, 5.5 assists, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game in her early outings.
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She now shares an elite list with WNBA legends Sue Bird, Candace Parker, Sabrina Ionescu, and Caitlin Clark.
Strong Start for Lynx
Miles helped the Lynx secure an 85-75 road win against the Chicago Sky on May 23, 2026, recording 14 points, nine rebounds, five assists, and two steals.
She fell just one rebound short of her first professional double-double.
The rookie has started all six games for Minnesota, leading the team to a 4-2 record and a tie for third place in the league standings.
This strong start comes despite the Lynx losing key players in free agency and forward Napheesa Collier to an ankle injury sustained in the previous playoffs.
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Miles has shown immediate chemistry with newly acquired forward Natasha Howard in the pick-and-roll, showcasing her exceptional court vision.
At TCU, she averaged 19.6 points and 6.6 assists per game in her lone season and earned AP All-American Second Team honors.
Miles is now an early favorite for the Rookie of the Year award and is projected as a potential All-Star candidate.
The Minnesota Lynx will next host the Atlanta Dream on Wednesday at 9 p. m.
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