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A'ja Wilson Wins Record 4th WNBA MVP as League Releases Vote Totals

A late-season surge capped by a 16-game Aces win streak pushed her past Napheesa Collier in a race now shifting to the semifinals.

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Sep 21, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) receives the 2025 WNBA Most Valuable Player award prior to game one of the second round for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images
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Sep 18, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) reacts to a play against the Seattle Storm in the third quarter during game three of round one for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • The WNBA said Wilson received 51 of 72 first-place votes and 657 points, with Napheesa Collier second at 18 first-place votes and 534.
  • Wilson averaged a league-best 23.4 points with 10.2 rebounds and 2.3 blocks and set the single-season record with 13 games of 30 or more points.
  • Her dominant finish helped Las Vegas close the regular season on a 16-game winning run and lock the No. 2 seed at 30-14.
  • Wilson also shared Defensive Player of the Year with Minnesota’s Alanna Smith, reflecting elite production on both ends.
  • The league presented the Tiffany & Co.–designed MVP trophy before today’s Aces–Fever semifinal opener, with postseason focus now front and center.