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A’ja Wilson Shares Honest Reaction To Historic MVP Milestone Alongside NBA Legends Michael Jordan, Bill Russell

Another incredible season from A’ja Wilson made her latest MVP award feel inevitable. The Las Vegas star has entered rarefied air, adding another individual honor to her already historic resume by winning her fifth MVP.

WNBA News / HerSportsNation / October 9

Listing All A’ja Wilson Wins and Milestones After Historic 5th MVP Win

A’ja Wilson became an important part of WNBA history after being named the fifth MVP of her career in 2026. She became the first player in the history of this league to win three consecutive MVP awards, receiving 65 out of 74 first-place votes.

Minnesota Lynx News / Bring Me The Sports / October 8

Lynx rookie Olivia Miles finishes second in WNBA MVP voting behind A'ja Wilson

Unsurprisingly, Lynx rookie sensation Olivia Miles came up short in her quest to be the second-ever rookie to win the WNBA’s Most Valuable Player award.

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Minnesota Lynx News / HITC / October 2

Olivia Miles names the ‘loudest arena’ she played at in rookie WNBA season

Lynx star Olivia Miles has been giving an insight into her rookie season in the WNBA. Olivia Miles made headlines in her debut year, dropping 19.8 points, 6.0 assists, and 4.7 rebounds a game while shooting around 50% from the floor.

Minnesota Lynx News / EssentiallySports / October 1

'Disastrous Performance': Linda Cohn’s Co-Host Sounds Off on Olivia Miles’ MVP Chances After Lynx’s Playoff Exit

Olivia Miles had a big impact on the Minnesota Lynx, finishing the regular season at the top of the standings. The Rookie of the Year helped lead her team in Naphees Collier’s absence and secure the top seed with a 33-11 record.

WNBA News / EssentiallySports / October 1

'Olivia Miles Is Not Better': Ex-NBA Star Walks Back Caitlin Clark Comparison After Fever Star’s Playoff Heroics

As former ESPN host Linda Cohn previously said, the WNBA playoffs are a “different animal”, and former NBA star Jeff Teague changing his opinion on the Caitlin Clark-Olivia Miles debate proves that.

WNBA News / HITC / October 1

Jeff Teague makes complete U-turn on Caitlin Clark vs. Olivia Miles debate

The Caitlin Clark and Olivia Miles debate has grown and grown after the Lynx star’s introduction to the WNBA. Olivia Miles narrowly topped Caitlin Clark’s rookie scoring record, putting up 790 total points while averaging 19.8 points and 6.0 assists.

Minnesota Lynx News / EssentiallySports / September 30

Candace Parker’s Defensive Challenge to Cheryl Reeve Unfulfilled as Olivia Miles and Co. Fail in Playoff Battle

Olivia Miles had been one of the primary reasons behind Minnesota’s remarkable 33-11 finish as the No. 1 seed this season. The expectation heading into the playoffs was that she would be a standout against the New York Liberty.

Minnesota Lynx News / EssentiallySports / September 30

'Shocker for Me': Ex-ESPN Host Reveals Why Olivia Miles’ MVP Push Was Unexpected Despite ROTY Glory

Despite Olivia Miles’ disastrous postseason campaign, nothing can take away the magic she produced during the regular season. Miles deservedly won the Rookie of the Year award and is also under consideration for the league MVP honors.

WNBA Fans Clash After Rookie Star Olivia Miles’ Flagrant Foul & Playoff Exit

Fresh off being crowned the 2026 WNBA Rookie of the Year, Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles learned the hard way how difficult postseason basketball can be.

Minnesota Lynx News / Bring Me The Sports / September 30

Napheesa Collier, Olivia Miles and 3 questions facing Lynx this offseason

After looking like the best team in the WNBA for the vast majority of the regular season, the Lynx were shockingly eliminated from the first round of the playoffs by the New York Liberty on Tuesday night.

WNBA News / EssentiallySports / September 30

WNBA’s Historic No. 8 Over No. 1 Upset, Olivia Miles’ Playoff Woes & More

For the Minnesota Lynx, the past three seasons have followed a painfully familiar arc. In 2023, they fell to the Connecticut Sun in the first round. And even when they have put together million-dollar regular-season performances, the playoffs have handed them barely a handful of cents.

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Minnesota Lynx News / HITC / September 30

Sue Bird ‘noticed’ something different about Olivia Miles in WNBA playoffs

Sue Bird picked up on a telling moment of frustration from Olivia Miles during Minnesota’s postseason run. With Sue Bird watching courtside, Minnesota fell in Game 2 as New York eliminated the Lynx from the postseason.

Minnesota Lynx News / EssentiallySports / September 30

'Wasn’t An Expectation Internally': Cheryl Reeve, Olivia Miles React To Lynx’s Playoff Elimination After Loss vs Liberty

While a clean sweep in the very first round of the playoffs is not how the Minnesota Lynx expected to end their otherwise incredible 2026 season run, this is not something that bothered four-time championship-winning coach Cheryl Reeve.

WNBA News / EssentiallySports / September 30

WNBA Officials Waste No Time Punishing Olivia Miles Over a Physical Incident Involving Breanna Stewart

Despite having an incredible rookie season, Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles faced a postseason crash, ending in a foul against the New York Liberty’s floor general, Breanna Stewart.

Minnesota Lynx News / HITC / September 30

‘There’s no excuse’ – Olivia Miles speaks after Minnesota Lynx eliminated from WNBA playoffs

Olivia Miles has spoken out on the back of her team being knocked out of the WNBA playoffs after just two games. After finishing the regular season in first place, many likely fancied the Lynx to go on and, at the very least, make it into the second round.

Minnesota Lynx News / HITC / September 30

Minnesota Lynx make unwanted WNBA history after being knocked out of playoffs

The Minnesota Lynx have been knocked out of the 2026 WNBA playoffs after just two matches despite finishing the regular season in first place. With Rookie of the Year Olivia Miles added to their team, the Lynx were in great form across most of 2026.

Minnesota Lynx News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 30

Lynx’s Olivia Miles reflects on incredible rookie season despite sad ending

It was not the ending Olivia Miles had hoped for in her rookie campaign, but she will only grow from it. Miles and the Minnesota Lynx were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs after losing to the New York Liberty in Game 2, 87-71, at Barclays Center on Tuesday.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / September 29

WNBA to Punish Olivia Miles After Playoff Disaster

The Minnesota Lynx have been eliminated from the 2026 WNBA playoffs. Making matters worse, star rookie Olivia Miles is facing a penalty for her actions in Game 2 of their series with the New York Liberty.

Minnesota Lynx News / EssentiallySports / September 29

'Fake It Till You Make It': Olivia Miles Opens Up About Mentality Behind Her Rookie Season Run After Winning ROTY

Oliva Miles came into the WNBA with a ton of hype as a bona fide NCAA star and the No. 2 overall draft pick of the 2026 sesason. Becoming only the sixth rookie to win Rookie of the Year by unanimous vote was a confirmation that she had lived up to the hype and more.

Minnesota Lynx News / HITC / September 29

Why Olivia Miles got $10k more than Caitlin Clark for Rookie of the Year win

Olivia Miles swept the 2026 WNBA Rookie of the Year voting, taking home a $15,000 bonus. Olivia Miles put up an incredible rookie campaign, averaging 19.8 points, 6.0 assists, and 4.7 rebounds per game.

Minnesota Lynx News / HerSportsNation / September 29

Olivia Miles celebrates expected ROTY win with emotional moment

A surprise appearance turned an expected honor into one of the WNBA season’s most emotional moments. Olivia Miles couldn’t hold back the tears. Surrounded by her Minnesota Lynx teammates at a pre-playoff team dinner, the rookie guard was completely caught off guard when her parents walked in holding the 2026 Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year trophy.

Minnesota Lynx News / Field Level Media / September 28

Lynx G Olivia Miles voted unanimous Rookie of Year

Record-setting Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles was unanimously named the 2026 WNBA Rookie of the Year on Monday. Miles, 23, received all 74 votes from a national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters after averaging 19.8 points, 6.0 assists, 4.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 40 starts for a team with the league's best record.

Minnesota Lynx News / Bring Me The Sports / September 27