Overview

• ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Sunday that the Las Vegas Aces star will be named MVP, marking her fourth career award.
• Wilson becomes the WNBA’s first four-time MVP after previous wins in 2020, 2022 and 2024, breaking a tie with Lisa Leslie, Sheryl Swoopes and Lauren Jackson.
• She powered a 16-0 finish after an Aug. 2 blowout left the Aces 14-14, lifting them to 30-14 and the No. 2 playoff seed.
• Wilson averaged 23.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.3 blocks, led the league in points and blocks, and posted a league-best 33.4 PER.
• Availability and impact bolstered her case as she played 40 of 44 games (Aces 29-11 with her, 1-3 without), while rival Napheesa Collier missed 11 games after an ankle sprain and Wilson shared Defensive Player of the Year honors with Alanna Smith.