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Lynx rookie Olivia Miles joins elite group with impressive WNBA debut

Olivia Miles made incredible WNBA history following her debut performance in the Minnesota Lynx’s season opener against the Atlanta Dream on Saturday night.

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Olivia Miles makes history in debut but Lynx drop a thriller in season opener

Olivia Miles, have yourself a debut. The No. 2 overall pick in this year's draft made some WNBA history in her first career game on Saturday. Miles became the second player ever with at least 20 points and 8 assists in their debut, joining Hall of Famer Candace Parker in 2008.

WNBA News / Canis Hoopus / May 9

Dream 91, Lynx 90: Starting With a Heartbreaker

The 30th WNBA season is upon us, and the Minnesota Lynx officially got their season underway on Saturday night at Target Center. Minnesota welcomed in the Atlanta Dream for the season opener in Minneapolis, a matchup between two teams with some new key faces on the roster this season.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / May 9

Final Injury Report for Dream-Lynx: Will Napheesa Collier, Brionna Jones Play?

The Minnesota Lynx are at home on Saturday night as they host the Atlanta Dream in their 2026 WNBA season opener. Minnesota enters Saturday’s game looking

Minnesota Lynx News / TheSheGotGame / May 8

Cheryl Reeve Gets Honest About Napheesa Collier’s Upcoming Free Agency

While the majority of Minnesota Lynx fans were confused about why Napheesa Collier signed only a one-year contract extension, head coach Cheryl Reeve has a different perspective.

Minnesota Lynx News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / May 7

Cheryl Reeve Has 'Plan Accordingly' Take on Napheesa Collier's Uncertain Lynx Future

An exchange that Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier and NPR's Steve Inskeep had when speaking about Collier's one-year contract in a May 6 interview has gotten a lot of attention from the women's basketball community.

Minnesota Lynx News / TheSheGotGame / May 7

Napheesa Collier Reflects on ‘Worst Leadership’ Criticism of Cathy Engelbert

Seven months after her viral comments about the WNBA and Cathy Engelbert, Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier recently revisited and explained the reason behind her criticism.

Minnesota Lynx News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / May 7

Lynx’s Napheesa Collier walks back Cathy Engelbert criticism with sneaky jab at Donald Trump

Despite her past criticism of WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert, Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier has walked back her critiques while seemingly taking a shot at President Donald Trump.

Napheesa Collier News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / May 6

Napheesa Collier’s interesting admission on signing 1-year contract with Lynx

The Minnesota Lynx did not waste any time offering the core qualifying deal to Napheesa Collier when free agency started in April. Collier agreed to a one-year contract at supermax value.

Napheesa Collier News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / May 6

Napheesa Collier's 'Too Physical' Stance Hints at WNBA's Biggest Adjustment

Comments that Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier made regarding the WNBA's physicality during an interview with NPR that was published on May 6 are getting a lot of attention on social media.

Minnesota Lynx News / TheSheGotGame / May 4

'Something I Have to Get Used To': Olivia Miles on the Physical Difference in the WNBA

While the Minnesota Lynx secured their next preseason victory, Olivia Miles experienced a major eye-opener moment about playing in the big league, among the pros.

Kayla Mcbride News / TheSheGotGame / May 4

Kayla McBride Shares Progress Update on Hearing After Injury

During the offseason, Kayla McBride suffered a partially ruptured eardrum on her flight back to the U.S. after playing for Fenerbahçe, an injury that left her unable to fly, but she appears to be recovering well.

Napheesa Collier News / TheSheGotGame / May 4

Napheesa Collier Praises Olivia Miles’ Court Vision and Passing Ability

The WNBA’s 2026 No. 2 overall draft pick, Olivia Miles, has already attracted a lot of attention during her short stay with the Minnesota Lynx. Moreover, she already has a big fan in the team’s star player, Napheesa Collier.

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Napheesa Collier News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / May 4

Lynx’s Napheesa Collier reveals turning point behind surgery decision

The last time people saw Napheesa Collier on the court, she was in tears. She suffered an ankle injury in the fourth quarter of Game 3 of the semifinals between the Minnesota Lynx and the Phoenix Mercury, forcing her to exit the game.

Minnesota Lynx News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / May 2

Minnesota Lynx Rookie Is Showing Why Draft Pick Already Makes Sense

The Minnesota Lynx were championship contenders in the last two seasons, but they had one glaring weakness: a lack of size in a frontcourt built around Napheesa Collier.

Minnesota Lynx News / TheSheGotGame / May 2

Olivia Miles Helped Off Court After Fourth-Quarter Fall

Just two games into her WNBA career, Olivia Miles’ breakout performance for the Minnesota Lynx ended before the game ended Friday night. After a strong showing against the Toronto Tempo on May 1, the night took an unfortunate turn when she suffered a hard fourth-quarter fall and had to be helped off the court.

WNBA News / TheSheGotGame / April 30

Cheryl Reeve Reflects on Successful Alex Rodriguez Team Gathering

Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve shed some light on her experience getting invited to a team gathering event hosted by the new Timberwolves/Lynx owner, Alex Rodriguez.

Minnesota Lynx News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / April 28

How Olivia Miles is avoiding ‘stressing herself out’ after Lynx rookie debut

Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles is stepping into a significant role early in her WNBA career as the team navigates roster turnover and an early-season absence from star forward Napheesa Collier.

Minnesota Lynx News / The Lead / April 24

The Minnesota Lynx Flopped in Free Agency

As the WNBA starts back up next month, the league has seen a lot of shakeup. Thanks to the WNBPA and the league’s next collective bargaining agreement, players can now receive higher salaries.

Minnesota Lynx News / TheSheGotGame / April 24

Kayla McBride Impresses Cheryl Reeve in Training Camp After Recovery

Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve has been impressed with how well five-time All-Star Kayla McBride has been training after multiple injuries. In an X post by Minnesota Lynx writer Andrew Dukowitz on April 23, Reeve highlighted the veteran’s energy at training camp and the efforts she has put into her recovery.

Minnesota Lynx News / Bring Me The News / April 14

Amaya Battle gets WNBA chance with the Minnesota Lynx

After not being selected in Monday night's WNBA Draft, now-former University of Minnesota guard Amaya Battle has latched on with the Lynx. Battle has agreed to a training camp contract that will give her a chance to make the team before the regular season begins on May 10, the Gophers announced Tuesday.

Minnesota Lynx News / The Lead / April 2

Who Will Be the Five Best Minnesota Lynx Players This Season?

With the Unrivaled League coming to a close and the WNBA season approaching, the Minnesota Lynx are looking to continue the high level of play that saw them in the semifinals last season, where they ultimately lost to the Phoenix Mercury.