Paige Bueckers nominated for WNBA MVP by Dallas Wings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Paige Bueckers has been nominated for the WNBA MVP award by the Dallas Wings, highlighting her impactful season. Bueckers is averaging 20.5 points per game and reached 1,000 points and 250 assists faster than any player in league history, doing so in just 52 games. While she faces competition from previous MVP A'ja Wilson and others like Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell, her supporters have taken to social media to back her candidacy. Fans expressed their enthusiasm, with mixed opinions on her chances of winning this year.
- •Bueckers nominated for WNBA MVP by the Dallas Wings.
- •Averages 20.5 points per game this season.
- •Fastest in WNBA history to 1,000 points and 250 assists.
- •Facing strong competition from A'ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark.
- •Fan reactions supportive of her MVP candidacy.
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — ‘One of one’ – What fans are saying as Paige Bueckers nominated for MVP by the Wings
"Paige Bueckers is one of a number of players who could end 2026 as the WNBA MVP. Paige is facing some stiff competition for the award, of course, including from multi-time winner A’ja Wilson as well as the likes of Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell.
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