A’ja Wilson Wins Record Fifth WNBA MVP

A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces won the 2026 WNBA Most Valuable Player award, a record fifth, and became the first player to win three straight MVPs. Shams Charania reported for ESPN: "Breaking: Las Vegas Aces' A'ja Wilson has won a record fifth WNBA Most Valuable Player award for the 2026 season, becoming the first player in league history to win three straight MVPs, sources tell ESPN." Wilson averaged 26.2 points, 9.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 41 games on .527 field-goal and .404 three-point shooting, the first to average at least 25 points while shooting 50 percent from the field and 40 percent from three. She took 65 of 74 first-place votes for 713 points. Olivia Miles was runner-up at 442; Kelsey Mitchell third at 287. A wire summary listed 1.9 blocks; Heavy listed 1.4 steals. Contested on the award outcome and vote totals: none found. The Aces trail the Golden State Valkyries 2-0 after Wilson's 24-point games and must win Game 3 to stay alive.