Trending Now - A'ja Wilson Pledges Loyalty to Aces Amid Free Agency Buzz

WHO:

ESPN - A'ja Wilson, four-time MVP and three-time WNBA champion, plays for the Las Vegas Aces.

ESPN - Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu also announced their intentions to stay with the New York Liberty.

WHAT:

ESPN - A'ja Wilson stated, "I'm not looking. I know exactly where I am. I love Vegas. I'm not leaving Vegas."

ESPN - The WNBA is entering a free agency period where nearly every player not on a rookie deal will be a free agent.

ESPN - The new maximum salary for WNBA players in 2026 is $1.4 million, projected to expand to over $2.4 million by 2032.

ESPN - The maximum salary for WNBA players in 2025 was $249,244.

ESPN - Wilson averaged 23.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 2.3 blocks, and 1.6 steals while shooting 50.5% from the field in 2025.

WHERE:

ESPN - A'ja Wilson is currently participating in the USA Basketball national team training camp at the Phoenix Mercury practice facility.

ESPN - Wilson has spent her entire eight-year career in Las Vegas.

WHEN:

ESPN - The WNBA free agency period is set to begin in 2026.

ESPN - The league's expansion draft is scheduled for April 3rd, 2026.

ESPN - Free agency must be completed before training camps begin on April 19th, 2026.

WHY:

ESPN - Wilson expressed her desire to "defend a championship" and improve as a leader and player.

HOW:

ESPN - Players arranged their contracts to expire after the 2025 season to take advantage of the new collective bargaining agreement.

(UPDATED April 3, 2026 19:25 UTC)

A'ja Wilson, a four-time MVP and three-time WNBA champion, has confirmed her commitment to the Las Vegas Aces, stating, "I'm not looking. I know exactly where I am. I love Vegas. I'm not leaving Vegas." As the WNBA enters a free agency period where nearly every player not on a rookie deal will be available, Wilson is currently at the USA Basketball national team training camp in Phoenix, while the league's expansion draft is scheduled for on Friday. The new maximum salary for WNBA players has jumped significantly to $1.4 million for 2026, a stark increase from just $249,244 in 2025, as players look to capitalize on the new collective bargaining agreement.