A'ja Wilson

A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young put the WNBA on notice with their displays for the Atlanta Dream against the Connecticut Sun. The Las Vegas Aces delivered a dominant victory over the Seattle Storm, setting the tone from the opening tip.

Jackie Young tied for most points scored in a quarter, and A'ja Wilson broke the record for most free throws made in a season.

WNBA journalist Noa Dalzell chose Angel Reese as her Defensive Player of the Year, while sharing her argument exploring Reese’s defensive stats. “Reese thrives according to numerous defensive analytics.

Angel Reese defends Kiah Stokes. | Getty Images The WNBA Defensive Player of the Year conversation has largely been a footnote in the minds of the women’s basketball public. Are the usual, leading frontrunners actually the most deserving of this award? Two candidates stand out with the strongest case for this year’s DPOY award. Here’s more on those two contenders. In the comments, let us know who you think the WNBA’s best defender has been this season. Angel Reese (Atlanta Dream) When the sea...

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The WNBA regular season will resume on September 17, and with only four games left for each team before the postseason begins, the conversation around this season’s MVP is heating up. The debate has been polarizing, with talents like reigning MVP A’ja Wilson, Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark, and Minnesota Lynx’s Napheesa Collier among the favorites for the title.

A’ja Wilson has finally explained why she chose not to play for Team USA at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. A vocal group of fans on social media still isn’t buying it. The four-time MVP spoke with reporters Tuesday as the Las Vegas Aces prepare to return from the WNBA’s World Cup break. […]

A’ja Wilson. | NBAE via Getty Images The WNBA returns on Thursday night, and the final days of the season will give players one last chance to push their own agendas for regular season awards. The league’s most touted accomplishment, however, won’t see much competition for the third-straight year. A historic rookie season from Olivia Miles just wasn’t enough to stop an A’ja Wilson MVP three-peat. The real question is: Has A’ja also ended the GOAT conversation? In the comments, share your take...

A'ja Wilson, Olivia Miles and Gabby Williams headline the WNBA MVP, Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year races after the World Cup break.

In addition to looking forward to the postseason, it comes with WNBA awards. Here are USA TODAY Studio IX's predictions.

Indiana Fever star Kelsey Mitchell just needs to score her average in the next game to secure this piece of WNBA history.

Paige Bueckers is one of a number of players who could end 2026 as the WNBA MVP. Paige is facing some stiff competition for the award, of course, including from multi-time winner A’ja Wilson as well as the likes of Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell.

The Indiana Fever were in a strong position before the FIBA Women’s World Cup break arrived. With a 26-14 record, the Fever had already secured their place in the WNBA playoffs and were looking like a team that could make a serious run.

Becky Hammon fires back at critics questioning A'ja Wilson's decision to skip the FIBA World Cup for her back injury.

Amid criticism surrounding A’ja Wilson’s choice to miss the FIBA World Cup, the Las Vegas Aces are prioritizing the four-time WNBA MVP’s health.

On Friday, Linda Cohn questioned A’ja Wilson’s decision to withdraw from Team USA’s 2026 FIBA World Cup campaign, suggesting she may have done so to avoid the “Caitlin Clark show. ” With the Indiana Fever star “embracing the global spotlight,” Cohn hypothesized that Wilson might have wanted to avoid that.

The WNBA is on an unusual break due to the 2026 FIBA World Cup, but the MVP debate is showing no signs of slowing down. With only a handful of regular-season games remaining once the league resumes, A’ja Wilson remains the frontrunner for the award.

Team USA’s 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup campaign had already started with a battle at home when A’Ja Wilson withdrew from the squad due to injury management. However, Napheesa Collier is willing to do what it takes to help the squad win its fifth straight title in the world spectacle. Usually leading the frontcourt for [...]

Linda Cohn's insecurity theory about A'ja Wilson's FIBA withdrawal ignites a fierce debate across the WNBA world.

Reese isn’t scared - she’s ready to lead.