Kelsey Mitchell and A'ja Wilson earn WNBA Player of the Month honors for July

Kelsey Mitchell of the Indiana Fever and A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces have been named WNBA Players of the Month for July. Mitchell led the Eastern Conference with an average of 27.2 points per game, while Wilson topped the Western Conference with 28.3 points and 10.6 rebounds per game. Wilson's award marks the 16th monthly honor of her career, extending her league record. The Fever finished July with an 8-2 record, whereas the Aces went 6-3. Both players contributed significantly to their teams, with Mitchell recently breaking a franchise record for consecutive games in double figures. Indiana and Las Vegas are set to meet on August 6, with each team having won prior matchups this season.

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