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A’ja Wilson Caps Singular 2025 With Unprecedented Sweep of Top Honors and Aces Championship

A pending CBA will set the terms of her next contract, reshaping WNBA pay.

Overview

  • Wilson became the first player in WNBA or NBA history to win a title, Finals MVP, regular-season MVP and Defensive Player of the Year in one season.
  • Las Vegas surged from 14-14 to a 30-16 finish with a 16-game win streak after adding NaLyssa Smith, then swept the Mercury 4-0 for Wilson’s third championship.
  • She led the league in scoring at 23.4 points per game and averaged 10.2 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 2.3 blocks and 1.6 steals while missing just four regular-season games.
  • Her off-court rise included a lucrative Nike extension and a signature A’One shoe that sold out within minutes, plus recognition as Time’s 2025 Athlete of the Year.
  • Free agency hinges on a new CBA, with the league proposing a $1 million max base that could reach $1.2 million under its revenue-share model and the union seeking nearly 30% of league and team revenue.