A'ja Wilson named WNBA MVP for record fifth time as playoffs continue
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces has been awarded the WNBA MVP for a record fifth time, accomplishing this feat at the age of 30. She led the regular season with an average of 26.2 points and currently tops the postseason with 28.8 points per game. Wilson is the first player in WNBA history to win the MVP award three consecutive times. The recognition comes as the Aces face the Golden State Valkyries in the postseason, where they currently trail the series 0-2. The Aces aim to avoid elimination by winning their next game on Friday.
- •A'ja Wilson wins WNBA MVP for the fifth time.
- •She leads the league with 26.2 points in the regular season.
- •Wilson averages 28.8 points in the postseason.
- •The Aces trail the Valkyries 0-2 in their playoff series.
- •Aces must win their next game to avoid elimination.
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — WNBA fans are stunned after A’ja Wilson wins fifth MVP at 30
"Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson has once again been named the WNBA MVP, making history in the process. Wilson, who only turned 30 in August, finished the regular season with the highest average points across the division (26.
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