Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles has officially signed an endorsement deal with adidas Basketball, following a historic debut season that culminated in her unanimous selection as the 2026 Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year.
Unanimous Rookie Campaign Sets the Stage
Olivia Miles entered the WNBA as the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 draft and immediately established herself as a centerpiece for the Minnesota Lynx. Over her debut campaign, she averaged 19.8 points, 6.0 assists, and 4.7 rebounds per game. Her shooting splits reflected elite efficiency at 49.2 percent from the field, 38.8 percent from beyond the arc, and 87.0 percent from the free-throw line.
Her record-shattering year included 790 total points and 22 games with at least 20 points, both of which set new WNBA rookie records. League milestones also documented Miles as the fastest player in league history to reach 500 points and 150 assists, achieving the mark in just 26 games before earning an All-Star starter nod and the unanimous Rookie of the Year award.
Joining the adidas Basketball Roster
While Miles had been spotted wearing adidas footwear in games months prior to any formal announcement, The Three Stripes officially welcomed her to the brand roster hours after her Rookie of the Year win. The partnership pairs her with a roster of WNBA stars including Aliyah Boston, Chelsea Gray, and Satou Sabally, alongside NBA headliners Anthony Edwards, Donovan Mitchell, and Damian Lillard.
In a press release issued by the brand, Miles spoke on her alignment with the company. “Women’s basketball has seen this brand’s authentic commitment firsthand, and I am thrilled to join the adidas basketball family,” Miles said. “They understand that this partnership is more than a brand contract—it’s about building a future for sport where the next generation of women can freely unleash their potential.”
Future Product Expectations and Market Presence
Sneaker enthusiasts and analysts immediately turned attention toward what the partnership might yield regarding player-exclusive colorways or potential signature footwear lines down the line. Neither adidas nor representatives for Miles have announced specific product timelines or signature shoe plans following the contract finalization.
The addition bolsters adidas’ footprint across women’s professional basketball, pairing an emergent young talent with established veterans. With her first professional season now complete, Miles moves into the offseason carrying one of the most decorated rookie résumés in recent league history.
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