Best Record in the WNBA, Best Rookie in the League: Inside the Lynx's Historic Season
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A Season Minnesota Won't Forget
If you haven't been watching the Minnesota Lynx this summer, it's time to start — and time to gear up while you're at it. The Lynx are having one of the best seasons in franchise history, and a big reason why is a rookie who's already turning heads across the league: Olivia Miles.
The Best Record in the WNBA
Minnesota has been the team to beat all season. The Lynx have the best record in the league and the largest point differential of any team by a wide margin, and they've done it while still waiting for star forward Napheesa Collier to work her way back from injury. That's not a fluke — that's a franchise firing on all cylinders, and it's a big reason Head Coach Cheryl Reeve has been closing in on the record for most regular-season wins by a WNBA coach.
This isn't a one-year surge, either. The Lynx made it all the way to the WNBA Finals just two seasons ago, and this year's roster looks like it has the depth and firepower to get right back there. Veterans like Kayla McBride and Courtney Williams have kept the offense humming, and the arrival of a certain rookie has taken things to another level entirely.
Enter Olivia Miles
The No. 2 overall pick in this year's draft out of TCU, Olivia Miles wasted no time becoming the story of the WNBA season. She's putting up roughly 18-19 points, close to 6 assists, and about 5 rebounds a night, shooting an efficient clip from the field — numbers that would be impressive for a veteran, let alone a rookie starting from day one.
The accolades have followed fast:
- Named a starter in the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game — the only rookie to earn a starting nod this year, and just the second rookie in Lynx history to do it, joining franchise legend Maya Moore.
- Ranked among the top players in the entire league on ESPN's midseason player rankings, with analysts calling her the clear front-runner for Rookie of the Year and even a name in the MVP conversation.
- A certified fan favorite, with her on-court flair — the handle, the finishes at the rim, her signature look — turning her into one of the most talked-about new faces in women's basketball.
She's doing it alongside veteran forward Natasha Howard, who's enjoying a career-resurgent year of her own, giving the Lynx two All-Star starters for the first time in years.
What makes Miles' rookie year stand out isn't just the stat line — it's how quickly she's made Minnesota feel like her home court. She's already collecting "first rookie to do this" records in the guard category, she's become known around the league for her competitive edge and trash talk, and local artists and fans alike have started treating her like an honorary Minneapolis institution. For a franchise with as much history as the Lynx, that's a big deal, and it's exactly the kind of energy that makes this season feel different from the ones before it.
And the best part? The ceiling is still rising. Once Napheesa Collier is back at full strength alongside Miles and Howard, this Lynx roster has a real case as the scariest lineup in the league.
Why This Matters to Us
We make gear for people who show up for their team — and this season, showing up for the Lynx means watching basketball history happen in real time. A rookie point guard rewriting the record books. A veteran anchor playing some of the best ball of her career. A team with the best record in the league, still with more gas in the tank once Collier gets back.
This is the kind of season fans build memories around, and we want our gear to be part of those memories. Whether you're headed to Target Center or watching from home, now's the moment to rep the green and blue — and we've got a reason to make that trip to Target Center even sweeter.
Restocked — And Only Here
Our Lynx Legacy Boyfriend Tee and Lynx Vintage Graphic Boxy Tee are officially back in stock at the Target Center team store. Both styles are exclusive to the team store — you won't find them anywhere else, online or off.
Catch them in person at the Lynx's home game on 7/18 against the Fire, and shop both exclusive styles while you're there.
See you at Target Center. Go Lynx.
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