Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles exits their game against the New York Valkyries in the fourth quarter due to a left ankle injury. Multiple reports say Miles rolls her ankle after stepping on teammate Napheesa Collier’s foot.
The injury occurs while the Lynx are holding a lead late in the contest. Yahoo Sports notes Miles is forced out early despite scoring 20 points, while The Athletic (NYT) describes her as a Rookie of the Year favorite and MVP candidate. The Winnipeg Free Press similarly reports the Lynx win 77–66 and that Miles leaves with a left ankle injury.
Across the outlets, the central details are consistent: the play involves Miles stepping on Collier’s foot, the ankle roll happens in the fourth quarter, and Miles does not finish the game. The reports vary mainly in how they frame her season status and in the amount of context surrounding her role in the matchup.
