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A'ja Wilson and Olivia Miles lead 2026 WNBA MVP race

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 11:02 AM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

A'ja Wilson and Olivia Miles lead 2026 WNBA MVP race

Summary

As the 2026 WNBA regular season heads towards its conclusion, A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces and Olivia Miles of the Minnesota Lynx are at the forefront of the MVP contention. Wilson, a four-time MVP, leads the league in scoring with 26.3 points per game, while Miles, a standout rookie, has propelled the Lynx to a league-best record of 28-7, averaging 19.8 points and 6.1 assists. Both players have achieved significant milestones this season, with Miles aiming to become only the second player to win both MVP and Rookie of the Year in the same year. The MVP race is seen as a battle between the established Wilson and the emerging talent of Miles in the final weeks of the season.

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By the Numbers

•A'ja Wilson leads in scoring with 26.3 points per game.
•Olivia Miles ranks first in rookie scoring and assists.
•Lynx hold the best record in the league at 28-7.
•Wilson aims to become the first five-time MVP.

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11:02 AMYahoo Sports — WNBA MVP power rankings: Can Olivia Miles challenge A'ja Wilson?

What they're saying

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The 2026 WNBA MVP race is heating up as the regular season enters its final stretch. Here are our current rankings of the top candidates.
— Yahoo Sports

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