WNBA general managers pick A'ja Wilson as likely 2026 MVP
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 2:15 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
A'ja Wilson, playing for the Las Vegas Aces, was chosen by WNBA general managers as the player most likely to win the 2026 MVP award. As of now, Wilson averages 26.0 points per game, leading her competitors. The regular WNBA season concludes next month, with multiple players, including Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell, also in MVP contention. Clark recently scored 37 points and provided 10 assists in a game, while Mitchell holds the record for consecutive games scoring at least 20 points.
- •A'ja Wilson averages 26.0 points per game this season.
- •Caitlin Clark scored 37 points in a recent game.
- •Kelsey Mitchell has a record of consecutive games with 20 points.
- •The regular WNBA season ends next month.
- 5:56 PMYahoo Sports — Fans call for Caitlin Clark to be named WNBA MVP after key statistic shared
- 2:15 PMYahoo Sports — The player WNBA general managers selected as most likely to win 2026 MVP award before season began
"Caitlin Clark is in the midst of another excellent season with the Indiana Fever, who now have one eye on the playoffs. The Fever secured their spot in the post-season action earlier this month but have continued to shine on the court, most recently beating the Chicago Sky 113-90.
"The 2026 regular WNBA season comes to an end next month, and there are already a number of players in contention to be named this year’s MVP. Caitlin Clark continues to shine for the Indiana Fever and recently finished a game with 37 points and 10 assists.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 5:56 PMFans call for Caitlin Clark to be named WNBA MVP after key statistic shared
Caitlin Clark is in the midst of another excellent season with the Indiana Fever, who now have one eye on the playoffs. The Fever secured their spot in the post-season action earlier this month but have continued to shine on the court, most recently beating the Chicago Sky 113-90.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 2:15 PMThe player WNBA general managers selected as most likely to win 2026 MVP award before season began
The 2026 regular WNBA season comes to an end next month, and there are already a number of players in contention to be named this year’s MVP. Caitlin Clark continues to shine for the Indiana Fever and recently finished a game with 37 points and 10 assists.
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