First it was “Angel’s game won’t translate to the league.”
Then it was “she’s nothing but a rebounder.”
Then it was “her rebounds are only her own misses.”
Then it was “she can’t score consistently.”
Then it was “anyone can get double-doubles.”
Then it was “no one cares about double-doubles.”
Then it was “she can’t score efficiently.”
Then it was “she can’t score enough.”
Then it was “if she has the most touches, her team can’t win.”
Then it was…
Sydney always talking about some fucking physicality when really his team can’t take care of the ball and they can’t shoot.
And because of that, they use their physicality and try to force the issue. And when that doesn’t work, he gets to crying.
WE HAVE EYES.
Olivia Miles is the 2026 WNBA Rookie of the Year. The award was unanimous.
She received all 74 votes.
Miles is the 6th unanimous ROY, joining Aliyah Boston, A'ja Wilson, Elena Delle Donne, Tina Charles and Candace Parker.
UNANIMOUS 🏆
Olivia Miles stepped onto the WNBA stage and delivered one of the most prolific rookie seasons in league history. Her record-breaking rookie season ends with 2026 WNBA @Kia Rookie of the Year honors!
#KiaROY | #WNBASeason30
Cheryl Reeve is the 2026 WNBA Coach of the Year.
This is Reeve’s fifth win.
Here’s the voting breakdown.
Reeve received 40 votes, Valkyries’ coach Natalie Nakase 20 and Mystics coach Sydney Johnson 14.
My voice is good & gone. I screamed every time they scored. When DB hit that 3 in Shakira’s face. When Rhyne came out her shoe. When Angel hit that and 1. When Madina ripped the ball out Shakira’s hands. When Allisha jumped up to block Betts.
Cinema.