Rookie MVP Contender Emerges | WNBA News

WNBA News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 23, 2026 · 1m

The Minnesota Lynx are crushing it this WNBA season with a 22-6 record and a seven-game win streak, fueled by the return of superstar Napheesa Collier and the explosive rise of rookie Olivia Miles. Miles, the second overall draft pick, is already making MVP noise—averaging nearly 20 points, 6 assists, and 5 rebounds while leading the league’s top team. Collier, back from injury, is raving about Miles’s impact, calling her an MVP candidate. With Miles and Collier forming a dynamic duo, the Lynx are serious championship contenders—and Miles is proving she’s not just a rookie, she’s a force to…