Lynx guard Miles breaks Clark's rookie scoring record

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 30: Olivia Miles #5 of the Minnesota Lynx drives to the basket during the game against the Atlanta Dream on August 30, 2026 at Gateway Center Arena at College Park in Atlanta, Georgia. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE

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Caitlin Clark's rookie scoring record didn't stand for long.

Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles became the highest-scoring rookie in WNBA history Sunday against the Connecticut Sun, surpassing Clark's record of 769 points set in 2024.

Miles, 23, entered Sunday's game averaging 19.7 points in 31 minutes over 39 contests. The All-Star finished the contest with 21 points, pushing her season total to 790.

Most points by a rookie, WNBA history:

Olivia Miles - 771 and counting (40 GP, 2026)
Caitlin Clark - 769 (40 GP, 2024)
Seimone Augustus - 744 (34 GP, 2006)pic.twitter.com/Ns47xFA34t
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The Lynx have two games remaining in the regular season - both against Clark's Indiana Fever. Minnesota has already clinched a postseason spot and leads the WNBA with a 32-10 record.