WNBA rookies to win MVP: How Olivia Miles’ Year 1 stats compare to Candace Parker’s legendary first season

Olivia Miles finds herself in MVP contention after a glittering rookie season. Historically, that has proven uncommon for first-year players.

Elsewhere, Pauline Astier makes her triumphant return Aug 5, 2026 at 4:07 pm ET • 4 min read The Chicago Sky's Sydney Taylor climbed to No. 2 in the latest CBS Sports WNBA Rookie Rankings, overtaking Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd and Seattle Storm guard Flau'jae Johnson, who were tied in July. Meanwhile, the New York Li

The matchup between Caitlin Clark and Olivia Miles drew the second-highest viewership in WNBA history  MARCA

Jackie Young scored a game-high 28 points, and added 11 rebounds and 10 assists for her thrid career triple-double in the Las Vegas Aces 109-87 victory over Atlanta on Monday snapping the Dream’s five-game winning streak.

What's led to the Mystics' meteoric rise in Sabreena Metchant's rankings?

Miles did everything on the court in the Lynx’s win at Target Center on Sunday, proving she’s one of the league’s brightest stars.

Minnesota Lynx rookie point guard Olivia Miles has taken the WNBA by storm, and Dawn Staley is chiming in on her star power.