WNBA fans weren’t impressed with Olivia Miles sitting out a second straight matchup against Caitlin Clark on Thursday. Miles missed Tuesday’s anticipated duel in Indiana, citing a calf injury that will also keep her out of the return game in Minnesota.

Miles has been a revelation in her first professional season, guiding the Lynx to the best record in the league.

First-year players shined over the WNBA’s regular season, here’s a look at the best of the bunch.

Olivia Miles made a free throw 29 seconds into the second quarter Sunday at Mohegan Sun Arena, breaking Caitlin Clark's rookie scoring record. The Minnesota Lynx guard finished with 21 points, 3 rebounds,

Having missed the Minnesota Lynx's Tuesday night defeat to the Indiana Fever, Olivia Miles' absence proved huge, with the rookie all ready one of the WNBA's best players

Olivia Miles broke Caitlin Clark's WNBA record for points by a rookie in a season during the Lynx's game against the Sun.

Olivia Miles continued her historic debut season on Sunday, breaking Caitlin Clark's rookie scoring record in the Minnesota Lynx's 101-89 win over the Connecticut Sun. Miles now has 790 points, surpassing Clark's previous mark of 769, set in 2024.

Following a physical matchup against the Liberty, Olivia Miles offered an honest assessment of refereeing calls. The Minnesota Lynx dropped a 93-81 home decision to the New York Liberty, extending the losing streak to three games.

Olivia Miles is having one of the best debut WNBA seasons in women's basketball history, breaking a record held by Caitlyn Clark.

This announcement follows GEICO's recent partnerships with Minnesota Lynx teammate Napheesa Collier and the team itself. It reflects GEICO's growing investment in women's basketball and the company's strategy of partnering with athletes who are helping shape the future of the game.

Olivia Miles has already surpassed Caitlin Clark’s magical 769-point rookie season record against the Connecticut Sun. However, former ESPN analyst Linda Cohn believes the Minnesota Lynx guard will inevitably fail to break a rare Clark milestone during her first WNBA season.