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sports11 days ago•2 min saved

Aces Clinch Playoff Spot as Wilson Leads 2026 Championship Push

Las Vegas clinched a 2026 WNBA playoff berth and would currently be the No. 3 seed as they pursue a fourth title in five seasons, led by MVP candidate A’ja Wilson who tops the league in points and blocks and shoots 41.6% from three, with Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young providing strong support. The standings show Minnesota, Golden State, and other contenders like Indiana, Atlanta, and New York in the mix as teams jockey for seeding; Minnesota’s Napheesa Collier has returned and Caitlin Clark is a rising factor for Indiana. The piece notes Vegas’ late-season surge and Wilson’s dominance—echoing last year’s push—making it risky to bet against her in a playoff series.

via Bleacher Report|

#aja-wilson #las-vegas-aces #playoffs-2026

sports19 days ago•3 min saved

USA names star-studded roster for FIBA World Cup led by Wilson and Stewart

USA Basketball unveiled its FIBA World Cup roster led by A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart, joining Olympic veterans Napheesa Collier, Kahleah Copper, Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young and rising talents Aliyah Boston, Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. Brittney Griner is out with a knee injury, while Sabrina Ionescu, Jewell Loyd and Alyssa Thomas are not on the roster. Sue Bird announced the lineup on TODAY, with Kara Lawson coaching. The U.S. opens group play Sept. 4 vs. China, continuing a long winning streak in Olympic/World Cup competition.

via NBC Sports|

#aja-wilson #breanna-stewart #fiba-world-cup

sports19 days ago•3 min saved

Clark, Wilson Lead USA's 12-Player Squad for 2026 FIBA World Cup

USA Basketball announced a 12-player roster for the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup in Berlin, led by A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart and featuring Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese, with Kara Lawson coaching. The group opens group play Sept. 4 against China, then Italy and Czechia before knockout rounds; the WNBA season will pause for the tournament.

via USA Today|

#aja-wilson #caitlin-clark #fiba-womens-world-cup-2026

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

A'ja Wilson Leads 2026 WNBA All-Star Orange Carpet Fashion

At the 2026 WNBA All-Star orange carpet in Chicago, A'ja Wilson stole the fashion spotlight in a timeless black ensemble by Rahul Mishra and Rabanne, with fellow rookies and stars like Azzi Fudd, Olivia Miles, Natasha Howard, and Rhyne Howard delivering structured, chic looks in black, white and color ahead of the All-Star weekend games.

via USA Today|

#aja-wilson #basketball-fashion #chicago-2026

sports1 month ago•1 min saved

Clark Plays Restricted Minutes, Fever Dominate Aces

Caitlin Clark logged 24 minutes on a back injury and posted 12 points, six assists and seven rebounds as the Indiana Fever rolled past the Las Vegas Aces 109-75. Kelsey Mitchell scored 27 to lead Indiana, with Aliyah Boston adding 19 and Sophie Cunningham 20 off the bench; A'ja Wilson had 20 points and 12 rebounds for Vegas, but the rest of the Aces were quiet. The Fever improve to 14-9 (fifth in the standings), while Vegas falls to 17-7 (second). Indiana visits Golden State next, and Las Vegas gets a break before a July 20 matchup with Toronto.

via Bleacher Report|

#aja-wilson #caitlin-clark #indiana-fever

sports1 month ago•15 min saved

Clark, Wilson anchor 2026 WNBA All-Star starters

USA TODAY announced the 2026 WNBA All-Star starters: guards Caitlin Clark, Olivia Miles, Paige Bueckers and Kelsey Mitchell; frontcourt starters A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Jessica Shepard, Gabby Williams, Aliyah Boston and Natasha Howard. Stewart and Wilson earn their eighth All-Star nods, tying for the most all-time. The game is July 25 at the United Center in Chicago, with Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon as honorary general managers; coaches will select the 12 reserves later, and weekend events include the 3‑Point Contest and Skills Challenge.

via USA Today|

#aja-wilson #all-star #breanna-stewart

sports1 month ago•6 min saved

Clark, Wilson Lead 2026 WNBA All-Star Starters, Dream Left Off

Caitlin Clark and A’ja Wilson headline the 2026 WNBA All-Star starters—a 10-player lineup that includes Paige Bueckers, Olivia Miles, Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston, Natasha Howard, Jessica Shepard, Breanna Stewart and Gabby Williams. The Indiana Fever have three starters while the Atlanta Dream have none. Starters were chosen through a weighted voting system (50% fan, 25% media, 25% players). All-Star Weekend is in Chicago on July 24-25, with reserves to be picked by coaches; Clark relied on fan/media votes to secure a starting spot despite strong season numbers.

via CBS Sports|

#aja-wilson #atlanta-dream #caitlin-clark

sports2 months ago•11 min saved

Three Decades In: The WNBA's Growth, Greatness, and a Transformative CBA

As the WNBA celebrates its 30th season, A’ja Wilson’s clutch fadeaway in the 2025 Finals embodies a league that has grown into a global, record-attended, high-salaried enterprise, now anchored by a landmark 2032 CBA with a $7 million salary cap, $1.4 million supermax, higher minimums, and expanding media and expansion plans that signal a new era for women’s basketball.

via USA Today|

#30th-anniversary #aja-wilson #cba

sports3 months ago•2 min saved

Gray's late heroics lift Aces past Dream as Wilson climbs scoring list

The Las Vegas Aces edged the Atlanta Dream 85-84 on a game-winning jumper by Chelsea Gray. Aces star A'ja Wilson finished with 20 points, six rebounds, two blocks and one assist, moving into 19th on the WNBA's all-time career points list; Angel Reese had 9 points and 8 rebounds but eight turnovers as Las Vegas improved to 4-1, while Atlanta suffered its first loss. The Aces next host the Sparks and the Dream host the Wings in upcoming games.

via Bleacher Report|

#aja-wilson #angel-reese #atlanta-dream

sports3 months ago•22 min saved

Aces, Clark, and Bueckers spark a bold new WNBA season in 2026

Seerat Sohi outlines 13 bold predictions that frame the 2026 WNBA season as a new era: A’ja Wilson could post the league’s first 20-10-4 season; Paige Bueckers is positioned for a top-3 MVP finish; Caitlin Clark’s off-ball movement reshapes perimeter play; Raven Johnson might break Tamika Catchings’s rookie steals record; Jonquel Jones could enjoy an early‑30s renaissance under a new Liberty system; Angel Reese appears on track for an All‑WNBA season; international scouting keeps superteams viable; expansion teams Portland Fire and Tempo shift defenses and trades; Sonia Raman could win Coach of the Year; Amelia Hassett could emerge as a steal; Tempo makes a midseason splash; Ariel Atkins looks primed for a breakout with the Sparks; and the Aces aim to cement another dynasty.

via The Ringer|

#aja-wilson #angel-reese #caitlin-clark

sports3 months ago•2 min saved

A’ja Wilson Dominates WNBA GM Survey, Elevating the Aces as Championship Favorites

South Carolina star A’ja Wilson dominates the latest WNBA general manager survey, with about 60% of executives naming her the favorite for the 2026 MVP and earning top marks in multiple categories (defense, interior defense, forward, center, and team leadership). Her presence helps push the Las Vegas Aces to the top in championship voting (40% first-place votes). Other Gamecocks, including Allisha Gray and Aliyah Boston, also appear in various voting categories, highlighting Wilson’s outsized influence across the league.

via On3|

#aja-wilson #las-vegas-aces #mvp

sports3 months ago•13 min saved

Wilson Reclaims No. 1 in 2026 WNBA Player Rankings

A Sports Illustrated-style piece ranking the top 25 WNBA players for the 2026 season, led by A’ja Wilson at No. 1 after her record MVP run and championships, with Caitlin Clark at No. 2 as she returns from injury and proves elite offensively, followed by Breanna Stewart, Paige Bueckers, Aliyah Boston, and a mix of veterans and rising stars; the rankings blend past performance with projections for 2026.

via Sports Illustrated|

#2026-season #aja-wilson #caitlin-clark

sports3 months ago•3 min saved

GMs Rate Caitlin Clark Lower Than Expected; Paige Bueckers Tops Franchise Pick

The WNBA's 2026 GM survey shows Caitlin Clark remains a star but isn’t rated as highly as some expected, trailing in MVP, best passer, and top-point guard votes while Chelsea Gray dominates those categories; in the pivotal “start a franchise today” question Paige Bueckers edges Clark (33% vs. 20%), signaling Clark might be undervalued despite her rising profile and strong rookie year.

via Sports Illustrated|

#aja-wilson #caitlin-clark #gm-survey

sports-business4 months ago•2 min saved

A’ja Wilson inks historic three-year WNBA supermax with the Aces

A’ja Wilson signed a three-year supermax with the Las Vegas Aces, making her the highest-paid player in WNBA history. The deal starts at $1.4 million in 2026 and could exceed $4.7 million with maximum raises, surpassing the previous record. Wilson’s commitment follows a wave of team-friendly deals from fellow Aces to retain a championship core through 2028.

via The New York Times|

#aja-wilson #contract #las-vegas-aces

sports4 months ago•3 min saved

A'ja Wilson Signs History-Making Max Contract With Las Vegas Aces

Four-time MVP A'ja Wilson agreed to the largest contract in WNBA history with the Las Vegas Aces, keeping her as the centerpiece of the defending champions as the league’s new CBA boosts salaries. Wilson posted 23.4 points, 10.2 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game and powered Vegas to a 16-game late-season win streak and MVP honors, while the Aces unveiled an updated roster around core stars. The move comes amid league expansion plans for 2026–2030 that will reshape free agency and rosters across the WNBA.

via Bleacher Report|

#aja-wilson #expansion #free-agency