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Lauren Jackson names A’ja Wilson as her MVP pick for 2026 WNBA season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 7:45 AM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Lauren Jackson names A’ja Wilson as her MVP pick for 2026 WNBA season

Summary

Lauren Jackson named A’ja Wilson her MVP pick for the 2026 WNBA season, stating that Wilson's performance is unmatched this year. The former three-time MVP acknowledged other candidates, including Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers, but emphasized that Wilson's remarkable averages of 26.0 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks per game set her apart. With the regular season nearing its conclusion, discussions about the MVP race have intensified as standout players continue to shine.

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•Jackson identifies A’ja Wilson as the frontrunner for MVP.
•Wilson is averaging 26.0 points and 9.5 rebounds this season.
•Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers are also noted as strong candidates.
•The regular season is approaching its conclusion with heightened MVP discussions.

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7:45 AMYahoo Sports — WNBA legend Lauren Jackson names her pick for 2026 MVP over Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers

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The WNBA MVP race has been heating up. And a former 3-time MVP, Lauren Jackson, named Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers as candidates before naming her actual pick.
— Yahoo Sports

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