{
  "id": 8374366,
  "title": "Olivia Miles Has Caitlin Clark in Her Sights Amid Record-Breaking Rookie Year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/olivia-miles-has-caitlin-clark-in-her-sights-amid-record-breaking",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T03:38:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/olivia-miles-has-caitlin-clark-in-her-sights-amid-record-breaking-rookie-year-12463152"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Minnesota Lynx rookie guard Olivia Miles has been making waves in the WNBA this season, with her performance being a key factor in the team's advancement. Drafted by the Lynx in April, Miles has quickly become a recognizable star in the league, despite their top player, Napheesa Collier, being absent. Her impressive stats include 20 points, eight rebounds, five assists, two steals, and a block in their recent match against the New York Liberty. As of now, Miles has scored 769 points in her rookie season, which is the same number of points Caitlin Clark, a three-time WNBA All-Star, achieved in her debut season with the Indiana Fever. Miles is currently leading her team, the 31-10 Lynx, with an average of 19.7 points and six assists per game. Her efficiency is also noteworthy, with a 49.5% field-goal percentage. While her team is currently in a slump ahead of the postseason, with three consecutive losses against playoff-qualified teams, Miles is firmly in the race for Rookie of the Year and is also considered a strong contender for MVP. The Lynx's next game is against the Connecticut Sun on September 20, followed by two more games against Clark and the Indiana Fever to wrap up their regular-season schedule.",
  "summary": "Minnesota Lynx rookie phenom Olivia Miles is on the verge of breaking a record set by Caitlin Clark in her rookie year.",
  "key_points": [
    "Olivia Miles leads Lynx with 19.7 points and 6 assists per game",
    "Miles scores 769 points in rookie season, equal to Caitlin Clark's debut total",
    "Lynx face Clark and Indiana Fever in final regular-season games"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Olivia Miles matching Caitlin Clark's rookie scoring total puts her in position to challenge Clark's historical benchmark and bolsters her case for Rookie of the Year and even MVP honors.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}