A'ja Wilson earns Western Conference Player of the Week honor again
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 7:54 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
A'ja Wilson has been named the WNBA's Western Conference Player of the Week for the second time this season. Between June 8 and June 14, she led the Las Vegas Aces to three straight wins, scoring over 30 points in two games. This recognition marks her 30th Player of the Week award, placing her just behind Tina Charles for the most in WNBA history. Wilson, a four-time MVP, continues to solidify her status as one of the league's greatest players with numerous accolades, including being a seven-time All-Star and three-time WNBA champion.
- •Wilson led the Aces to three consecutive wins last week.
- •She scored at least 30 points in two games during that stretch.
- •Wilson now has the Western Conference record for Player of the Week wins.
- •She has four more Player of the Week awards than Candace Parker.
- •Wilson's accolades include two Olympic gold medals and multiple championships.
- 7:54 PMYahoo Sports — Aces' A'ja Wilson closes in on history that might end up being unbreakable with latest honor
"Wilson is nearing a record that should stand for a while.
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