A'ja Wilson wins record 5th WNBA MVP, third straight title
The Las Vegas Aces star set a new record for WNBA MVP awards, with outlets noting both the historic achievement and the team's playoff situation.
What happened
A'ja Wilson won a record fifth WNBA MVP award, receiving 65 of 74 first-place votes, according to The Japan Times.1
She became the first player in WNBA history to win the MVP award in three consecutive seasons.135
Wilson averaged 26.2 points per game during the 2026 regular season, according to Anadolu Agency.3
A ceremony marking the award was scheduled for Friday night, but Wilson was set to miss it ahead of a must-win playoff game, with the Aces experiencing a sudden change in their season, according to ESPN.24
Former US Vice President Kamala Harris was among those who publicly praised Wilson's achievement.5
Key points
Sources (5)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
North America
Europe
- 2BBC SportGBPublic broadcaster
Middle East & Turkey
- 3Anadolu AgencyTRState-controlled
A'ja Wilson wins record 5th WNBA MVP award, makes history with 3 straight titles
- 5Al Jazeera EnglishQAState-controlled
A’ja Wilson wins her third straight WNBA MVP and record fifth overall
East Asia
- 1The Japan TimesJPPrivate