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Olivia Miles’ rookie campaign has been nothing short of extraordinary. From breaking the WNBA rookie scoring record to stepping up in Napheesa Collier’s absence, the Minnesota Lynx guard is a frontrunner for Rookie of the Year. In this episode, Chantel and Sabreena welcome senior writer Brian Hamilton to discuss his piece, “The curious spectacle of Olivia Miles.” The three dive into Miles’ inquisitive nature, her record-setting rookie season, and how her quiet demeanor meshes with the stardom brought on by Minneapolis.
Plus, Zena, Sabreena, and Chantel break down the last Sabreena Scale of 2026 and get you caught up on all the playoff seeding possibilities as the regular season comes to a close.
And to wrap things up, our hosts revisit some of their boldest predictions. Which hot takes have turned cold?
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https://youtu.be/3b2RgueOkHA?si=CuNw89SSrGZwsnrS
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"Why Olivia Miles’ historic rookie year is just the beginning" is an episode of No Offseason: The Athletic Women's Basketball Show. Runtime 1 hr 0 min. Published September 22, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
