The Minnesota Lynx missed out on multiple free agents as the front office looked to build the team around Napheesa Collier, who is injured at the moment. But in the draft, the side took one of the biggest stars from the draft class as the Lynx strengthened their roster, adding Olivia Miles.
Though Reves and her top scouts were at UCLA games and even scouted many other players, they selected the TCU guard following her impressive season and performances throughout her college career as a playmaker and as a scorer.
Will that change Courtney Williams’ role in the franchise? Reeve addressed the question in clear stances.
Cheryl Reeve Opens Up On Courtney Williams Role With Olivia Miles’ Addition
The rookies have recently taken over the WNBA with players like Caitlin Clark entering the MVP discussions in their very first season. While the veterans still remain the ‘cream’ of the league, the recent rookie class would challenge that claim.
But even with Miles on the roster, Reeves sees no change in role for her starting guard. Answering the question, Reeve said, “No, no, Courtney very much wants to continue in the (PH) role, more than anything whether you call it point guard or whatever, making sure that Courtney is in actions she wants to be in… we want to keep Courtney in that space.”
Cheryl Reeve on if selecting Olivia Miles means Courtney Williams will transition to more of a shooting guard role
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The 31-year-old player has been the primary ball handler, molding herself in the role since moving to the franchise. Reeves sees no change in the gamelan but could use Miles as leader for the second unit and also to ease pressure off Williams.
As for the 23-year-old star, she would fight for her place in the roster and might even get a starting role. While the Lynx sit outside the top five starting line-up in the 2026 season, Miles would look to change that narrative.
Olivia Miles Resolves Major Issue At The Lynx roster
The former Notre Dame star has a generational passing ability; she possesses the rare court vision required to navigate complex professional defenses while consistently finding teammates in high-percentage scoring spots. Beyond her playmaking, Miles has evolved into a multi-level scoring threat who can stretch the floor with a reliable three-point shot or use her size to finish near the rim.
With or without the ball, the player thrived as an efficient scorer. This offensive versatility makes her an ideal engine for a high-paced, ball-movement-heavy system. Furthermore, her elite rebounding as a guard allows her to initiate transition opportunities immediately, a trait that perfectly complements a roster built on versatile, athletic forwards.
Olivia Miles BALLED OUT to send TCU to its second consecutive Elite Eight 🔥 pic.twitter.com/7wOzLOXXRN
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Having demonstrated immense poise and leadership throughout her collegiate career, she arrives with the maturity needed to command a veteran huddle. The player is highly rated across the basketball world as she became the first 2026 draftee to sign with the Unrivaled league.
Ultimately, her combination of historic triple-double potential and floor-general instincts offers a high-upside cornerstone for a championship-contending core.