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A'ja Wilson, Olivia Miles are WNBA award frontrunners

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 10:07 AM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

A'ja Wilson, Olivia Miles are WNBA award frontrunners

Summary

As the 2026 WNBA season progresses in its final third, players A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces and Olivia Miles of the Minnesota Lynx are predicted to contend for top honors, including MVP and Rookie of the Year. Wilson leads the league with a scoring average of 26.1 points and a strong defensive presence, while Miles, the first player in WNBA history to achieve over 400 points, 100 rebounds, and 100 assists in her first 22 games, is making a historic debut. The predictions for awards are being made as teams prepare for the playoffs.

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By the Numbers

•WNBA MVP predictions favor A'ja Wilson of the Aces
•Olivia Miles leads rookies in points and assists
•Wilson aims for her fifth MVP title this season
•Teams eye playoff positioning as season nears conclusion
•Miles is making history in her rookie season

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10:07 AMYahoo Sports — A'ja Wilson, Olivia Miles lead WNBA award frontrunners: Here's our predictions

What they're saying

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As play resumes on the final third of the 2026 WNBA season, USA TODAY Sports' is predicting the MVP, Rookie of the Year and other top honors.
— Yahoo Sports

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