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Clark, Wilson anchor 2026 WNBA All-Star starters
sports9 days ago

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
Clark, Wilson Lead 2026 WNBA All-Star Starters, Dream Left Off
sports9 days ago

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
Three Decades In: The WNBA's Growth, Greatness, and a Transformative CBA
sports20 days ago

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
Gray's late heroics lift Aces past Dream as Wilson climbs scoring list
sports1 month ago

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
Aces, Clark, and Bueckers spark a bold new WNBA season in 2026
sports2 months ago

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
A’ja Wilson Dominates WNBA GM Survey, Elevating the Aces as Championship Favorites
sports2 months ago

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
Wilson Reclaims No. 1 in 2026 WNBA Player Rankings
sports2 months ago

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
GMs Rate Caitlin Clark Lower Than Expected; Paige Bueckers Tops Franchise Pick
sports2 months ago

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
A’ja Wilson inks historic three-year WNBA supermax with the Aces
sports-business2 months ago

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
A'ja Wilson Signs History-Making Max Contract With Las Vegas Aces
sports2 months ago

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