“Saw that coming.”
adidas Basketball is officially welcoming Olivia Miles to its basketball roster.
The announcement comes just hours after Miles was unanimously named the 2026 Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year, capping a record-setting first season with the Minnesota Lynx.
Miles averaged 19.8 points, 6.0 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game while shooting 49.2% from the field, 38.8% from three and 87.0% from the free-throw line.
She also set WNBA rookie records for total points (790) and 20-point games (22).
Now, she’s adding a major sneaker endorsement to an already impressive rookie résumé.
A New adidas Basketball Athlete
Miles joins an adidas Basketball roster that already includes WNBA stars such as Aliyah Boston, Chelsea Gray and Satou Sabally, along with NBA headliners including Anthony Edwards, Donovan Mitchell and Damian Lillard.
Her addition gives adidas another young face in women’s basketball as the brand continues expanding its presence around the WNBA.
And the timing couldn’t be better.
Miles went from the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft to an All-Star starter and unanimous Rookie of the Year in her debut season.
Why Olivia Miles Matters to adidas
Miles isn’t simply joining the brand as a promising rookie.
She’s entering adidas Basketball as one of the biggest emerging names in the WNBA after a season filled with historic milestones.
Her 2026 campaign included:
- 🏆 2026 WNBA Rookie of the Year
- ⭐ WNBA All-Star starter
- 🏀 19.8 PPG
- 🎯 6.0 APG
- 💪 4.7 RPG
- 🔥 790 total points — WNBA rookie record
- 🔥 22 games with 20+ points — WNBA rookie record
- 🎯 8 three-pointers in one game — WNBA rookie record
The WNBA also noted that Miles became the fastest player in league history to reach 500 points and 150 assists, doing so in 26 games.
The Sneaker Question
Now comes the part sneaker fans will be watching.
What does adidas have planned for Olivia Miles?
Will she receive player-exclusive colorways? A signature shoe down the road? Special PE designs connected to her Minnesota Lynx career?
Nothing about those possibilities has been announced yet, but Miles’ arrival gives adidas another young WNBA star to build around.
And if her rookie season is any indication, there should be plenty of moments worth putting on a sneaker.
