Lynx star rookie Olivia Miles leaves games early vs. Sparks with apparent lower body injury
Minnesota Lynx star rookie Olivia Miles went down in Wednesdayβs game against the Los Angeles Sparks in the fourth quarter.
She started to grab at her ankle and had to come out of the game. Miles was checked out on the court by trainers, but was able to walk into the tunnel to the locker room on her own.
Olivia Miles walked off under her own power after suffering an injury in today's Lynx game. pic.twitter.com/NrPI7uee9X
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The guard returned to the bench with about three minutes left in the game but was seen favoring her ankle and limping as she stood to cheer on her teammates.
Miles suffered the injury in the fourth quarter. At the time of her injury, the Minnesota guard had 18 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds and 3 steals.
She was the second overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft by Minnesota, but has been playing like a seasoned veteran.
Miles has played in 22 games so far this season and is averaging 19.4 points, 5.7 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game. Her performance led to her being voted as an All-Star Game starter on July 25, provided that this injury doesnβt prevent her from participating.
This story will be updated.