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A’ja Wilson leads All-WNBA team selections as MVP candidate

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 10:16 AM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

A’ja Wilson leads All-WNBA team selections as MVP candidate

Summary

A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces was named to the All-WNBA first team alongside Olivia Miles, Breanna Stewart, Caitlin Clark, and Kelsey Mitchell. Sources indicate that Wilson is a strong contender for her fifth MVP trophy after an impressive season, averaging 26.2 points and leading the league in blocks. The 2026 season saw a notable increase in talent and team competition, with no clear frontrunner emerging throughout. Following the selections, discussions continue about MVP considerations, particularly Wilson's impact and efficiency compared to other candidates like Miles, who led the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx.

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By the Numbers

•A’ja Wilson averages 26.2 points per game this season.
•Wilson leads the league in blocks with 79.
•Minnesota's Olivia Miles also recognized for her leadership.
•The league expanded by 25 percent in two years, raising competition.
•All-WNBA selections highlight top players across a balanced field.

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10:16 AMYahoo Sports — Is A’ja Wilson due for her fifth MVP trophy? Our experts pick the All-WNBA teams

What they're saying

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This was a season of parity in the WNBA. No team pulled away from the pack, and the depth of talent across the league continues to expand. Several players made the jump from good to great or from All-Star to superstar, making the selection of the top 10 players an even more precarious exercise than in most years. Consider that the league has expanded by 25 percent in the past two seasons, but the number of All-WNBA selections remains the same. Even so, there wasn’t much disagreement among our fo
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