A’ja Wilson has added another historic achievement to her résumé, winning the 2026 WNBA Most Valuable Player award and becoming the first player in league history to claim the honor three consecutive seasons.
The Las Vegas Aces star secured her fifth career MVP, extending her own league record after previously winning in 2020, 2022, 2024 and 2025.
Wilson dominated the regular season, leading the league in scoring with 26.2 points per game while averaging 9.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.9 blocks. She received 65 of 74 first-place votes from the national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters.
Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles finished second in the voting, followed by Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell in third. Caitlin Clark placed fourth, while New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart finished fifth.
At 30, Wilson continues to build one of the most accomplished careers in women’s basketball. Her latest MVP adds to her championship success with Las Vegas and further establishes her place among the sport’s all-time greats.
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