A'ja Wilson

The WNBA postseason kicked off with fireworks, but A'ja Wilson's absolute masterclass against Caitlin Clark and the Fever stole the show.

The Aces rolled to a Game 1 victory as A'ja Wilson became the first player in any WNBA game to record 35 points and 15 rebounds while shooting 75% from the field.

Leonie Fiebich swats Napheesa Collier. | Getty Images Breanna Stewart did her thing. So did A’ja Wilson. Rhyne Howard had ever best-ever playoff game. Gabby Williams likewise was excellent. However, the New York Liberty, Las Vegas Aces, Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries would not have earned Game 1 wins in their first-round series without key contributors from players who, in contrast to Stewie, A’ja, Rhy and Gabby, less frequently occupy the spotlight. So, let’s get some love to these...

The 2026 WNBA Playoffs tip off on Sunday with four first-round games.

A'ja Wilson is in a class by herself, winning the AP WNBA Player of the Year award for an unprecedented third straight season. Angel Reese dethroned Wilson as Defensive Player of the Year, and Caitlin Clark was named Comeback Player of the Year.

Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers are set to make their WNBA postseason debuts while Caitlin Clark returns to the playoffs after missing last season because of injury. The WNBA postseason begins Sunday with four first-round matchups. Clark's Fever face A'ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces in a rematch of last season's semifinals.

A’ja Wilson and the Aces begin a best-of-three series against Caitlin Clark and the Fever on Sunday afternoon. Athlon Sports asks readers to pick a winner.

The WNBA MVP debate has taken over timelines all week, and Caitlin Clark has been one of the most talked-about players once again. She is battling A’ja Wilson for the award once again, and her teammate Kelsey Mitchell as well.

The longest WNBA campaign ever gives way to one of its most wide-open postseasons in years. With the bracket now set, it looks like all eight playoff entrants have a viable path to glory … should they escape this loaded first round. Stars shine bright as knockout basketball notches up the intensity. Perennial MVP A’ja Wilson leads the Las Vegas Aces in their title defense versus ever-popular Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. The propulsive Olivia Miles and the heat-checking Paige Bueckers mak

Here is my 2026 WNBA Awards ballot, featuring A’Ja Wilson, Angel Reese, Olivia Miles and more.

A’ja Wilson. | Getty Images The 2026 WNBA regular season was historic. Olivia Miles scored more points than any rookie ever. A’ja Wilson has continued her dominance, leading the league in scoring and blocks for the third-consecutive year. And offense raged like never before, with 14 of the 15 teams having an offensive rating of over 100. These phenomenal team efforts and individual performances made award voting even harder than normal, but that was the task I was given by the WNBA. It’s alwa...

Caitlin Clark and A’ja Wilson are about to headline one of the biggest matchups of the WNBA playoffs. But not everyone is thrilled with how the league is setting the stage for it.

A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, Breanna Stewart, Olivia Miles, and Kelsey Mitchell: these are the players who have dominated MVP conversations throughout the 2026 WNBA season. For Sue Bird, her pick had always been Olivia Miles.

The Las Vegas Aces are rolling at the right time. The Aces are playing well heading into the postseason, riding a seven-game winning streak and coming off a dominant 100-82 win over the Phoenix Mercury. During her postgame interview, Aces superstar A’ja Wilson broke down what she liked most about her team’s performance over the […]

Breaking down the Fever's playoff odds against A'ja Wilson and the Aces after a rough finish to the regular season.

Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson ran right through an unsuspecting arena worker in a viral collision before the WNBA regular season finale.

A'ja Wilson has been No. 1 all season. Who falls into place behind her as the postseason arrives?

Caitlin Clark explains her career-worst shooting night as the Fever prepare for a playoff clash with A'ja Wilson and the Aces.

This was a season of parity in the WNBA. No team pulled away from the pack, and the depth of talent across the league continues to expand. Several players made the jump from good to great or from All-Star to superstar, making the selection of the top 10 players an even more precarious exercise than in most years. Consider that the league has expanded by 25 percent in the past two seasons, but the number of All-WNBA selections remains the same. Even so, there wasn’t much disagreement among our fo

The Las Vegas Aces (30-13) face the Phoenix Mercury (16-27) at Mortgage Matchup Center in a regular-season WNBA matchup. How to Watch Aces vs Mercury Las Vegas enters its regular-season finale after beating the Los Angeles Sparks 89-79. A’ja Wilson…