A’ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark among WNBA MVP contenders this June

As of June 5, 2026, A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces and Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever are featured prominently in the early WNBA MVP race. Wilson leads the league with 24.8 points and 2.6 blocks per game while guiding the Aces to a 6-3 record. Clark, with the Fever at 5-4, averages 19.8 points and an impressive 8.1 assists per game. Other notable players highlighted include Olivia Miles of the Minnesota Lynx, Paige Bueckers of the Dallas Wings, and Allisha Gray of the Atlanta Dream, all contributing significantly to their teams. The rankings reflect players' performances and team successes in the first month of the season.

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