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WHO:

On3 - A’ja Wilson is a four-time MVP, having won the award in 2022, 2023, and 2025.

On3 - Allisha Gray, Te-Hina Paopao, and Madina Okot are players for the Atlanta Dream.

On3 - A’ja Wilson is a three-time champion and the best player on each of those title teams.

On3 - Allisha Gray, Te-Hina Paopao, and Madina Okot play for the Atlanta Dream.

Yahoo Sports - Paige Bueckers ranked as the top player to start a franchise with in the 2026 WNBA GM survey.

Fox News - Caitlin Clark tops the 2026 WNBA Marketability Index as the league's most marketable player.

On3 - A’ja Wilson is a South Carolina women’s basketball alum and a player for the Las Vegas Aces.

Yahoo Sports - Paige Bueckers is mentioned as a leading candidate for MVP.

Yahoo Sports - Aliyah Boston is a player for the Indiana Fever.

WHAT:

On3 - 79% of WNBA general managers voted A’ja Wilson as the league’s top team leader.

On3 - The Las Vegas Aces received 40% of the first-place votes in the championship voting.

On3 - The New York Liberty received 33% of the first-place votes in the championship voting.

On3 - The Atlanta Dream received 27% of the first-place votes in the championship voting.

On3 - Allisha Gray finished tied for third in the league’s voting on top shooting guards with 13%.

On3 - A’ja Wilson received 60% of the votes for the question “Which player forces opposing coaches to make the most adjustments?”

On3 - The New York Liberty received 33% of the first-place votes in the championship voting.

On3 - The Atlanta Dream received 27% of the first-place votes in the championship voting.

On3 - Gray finished tied for third in the league’s voting on top shooting guards, with 13%.

Yahoo Sports - The 2026 WNBA season is set to tip off on a Friday, marking the league's 30th season.

Yahoo Sports - Azzi Fudd is the No. 1 draft pick and is expected to be a key starter for the Dallas Wings.

On3 - A’ja Wilson is the favorite to earn the 2026 MVP award with 60% of the votes, which would extend her all-time record for MVPs to four.

On3 - Wilson received 60% of the votes for the player who forces opposing coaches to make the most adjustments.

On3 - Wilson tied for second in the voting for "If you were starting a franchise today and could sign any player in the WNBA, who would it be?" with Caitlin Clark at 20%, behind Paige Bueckers.

On3 - The New York Liberty received 33% of the first-place votes in the championship voting, while the Atlanta Dream received 27%.

Yahoo Sports - Aliyah Boston is also considered a candidate for MVP alongside Paige Bueckers and Kelsey Plum.

Yahoo Sports - Aliyah Boston finished third in the voting for top centers with 14%, trailing A’ja Wilson (57%) and Jonquel Jones (21%).

Yahoo Sports - Betnijah Laney-Hamilton is back for her first regular-season action since Game 5 of the 2024 WNBA Finals after recovering from a knee injury.

Yahoo Sports - Chennedy Carter is the oddsmakers' favorite to win the Sixth Player of the Year award, having averaged 17.5 points per game in her last WNBA season in 2024.

On3 - A’ja Wilson received 60% of the votes from WNBA general managers as the favorite to earn the 2026 MVP award.

On3 - Wilson was voted as the best overall defensive player by 53% of general managers.

On3 - 73% of general managers called Wilson the top interior defender in the league.

On3 - Wilson was selected as the league’s top forward by 47% of GMs and the top center by 57%.

On3 - 79% of WNBA GMs voted Wilson as the league’s top team leader.

On3 - Wilson tied with Chelsea Gray as the league’s most clutch shot-maker at 36%.

On3 - The Las Vegas Aces received 40% of the first-place votes in the championship voting.

On3 - Allisha Gray finished tied for third in the voting for top shooting guards with 13%.

On3 - Aliyah Boston finished third in the voting for top centers with 14%.

Yahoo Sports - A’ja Wilson is a three-time winner of the Defensive Player of the Year award.

Yahoo Sports - Azzi Fudd is the No. 1 draft pick and a candidate for Rookie of the Year.

WHERE:

On3 - The Las Vegas Aces are based in Las Vegas.

On3 - The New York Liberty are mentioned as a team in the WNBA.

On3 - The Atlanta Dream is another WNBA team mentioned.

WHEN:

Yahoo Sports - The playoffs are scheduled to begin during the final days of September.

Yahoo Sports - The 2026 WNBA season is set to tip off on a Friday.

Yahoo Sports - The playoffs are scheduled to begin during the final days of September.

WHY:

On3 - Wilson’s high performance and leadership contributed to the Aces’ success, turning around a .500 season into a championship.

HOW:

On3 - A’ja Wilson led the league in scoring and rebounding for the past two seasons, producing the most efficient 3-point season of her career at .424.

Yahoo Sports - Aliyah Boston is coming off an Unrivaled Defensive Player of the Year honor after 29 blocks in 14 games for Phantom BC.

Yahoo Sports - Wilson led the league in scoring and rebounding for the past two seasons and had the most efficient 3-point season of her career at .424.

(UPDATED May 8, 2026 04:06 UTC)

A’ja Wilson has been named the league's top team leader, with an impressive 79% of WNBA general managers voting for her, and she is a four-time MVP, having won the award in 2022, 2023, and 2025. The Las Vegas Aces secured 40% of the first-place votes in the championship voting, while the New York Liberty and Atlanta Dream followed with 33% and 27% respectively. Additionally, Allisha Gray of the Atlanta Dream tied for third among the league's top shooting guards, finishing with 13%.

(UPDATED May 8, 2026 01:32 UTC)

A’ja Wilson, a three-time champion and standout player on each of her title teams, has received 60% of the votes for the player who forces opposing coaches to make the most adjustments. In the championship voting, the New York Liberty garnered 33% of the first-place votes, while the Atlanta Dream received 27%, with Allisha Gray finishing tied for third among the league's top shooting guards at 13%. Additionally, Aliyah Boston has just been recognized as the Unrivaled Defensive Player of the Year after an impressive performance with 29 blocks in 14 games for Phantom BC.

(UPDATED May 7, 2026 17:31 UTC)

In a recent WNBA GM survey, Paige Bueckers has been ranked as the top player to start a franchise with, while Caitlin Clark has been named the league's most marketable player in the 2026 WNBA Marketability Index. The 2026 WNBA season is set to tip off on a Friday, marking the league's 30th season, with Azzi Fudd expected to be a key starter for the Dallas Wings as the No. 1 draft pick. Additionally, the playoffs are scheduled to begin during the final days of September, and Aliyah Boston is coming off an impressive season, having earned the Unrivaled Defensive Player of the Year honor after recording 29 blocks in just 14 games for Phantom BC.

(UPDATED May 7, 2026 09:49 UTC)

A’ja Wilson is currently the favorite to earn the 2026 MVP award, securing 60% of the votes, which would mark her fourth MVP title, extending her all-time record. In addition, the New York Liberty garnered 33% of the first-place votes in the championship voting, while the Atlanta Dream followed with 27%. Meanwhile, Chennedy Carter is the leading candidate for the Sixth Player of the Year award, having averaged 17.5 points per game in her last season.

(UPDATED May 7, 2026 07:49 UTC)

A’ja Wilson, a standout player for the Las Vegas Aces, has been named the favorite to earn the 2026 MVP award, receiving 60% of the votes from WNBA general managers. In addition to her MVP candidacy, Wilson was recognized as the top team leader and defensive player in the league, showcasing her impressive skills and leadership that helped transform her team’s performance. The 2026 WNBA season is set to tip off on a Friday, with the playoffs scheduled to begin during the final days of September.