Sports · Las Vegas, Nevada · United States of America · October 9, 2026

A'ja Wilson wins record fifth WNBA MVP

Reported by 1 outlet · first reported Oct 7, 8:00 PM ET

Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson won her fifth WNBA Most Valuable Player award, a league record, and became the first to win it three years in a row.

Why it matters

The milestone cements Wilson among the greatest players as women's basketball grows in popularity.

Background

A'ja Wilson has led the Las Vegas Aces to multiple WNBA titles. The league has seen rapid growth in viewership and attendance.

The story so far

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Sources

• ESPN ↗October 8, 2026

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