WNBA Star A'ja Wilson Signs Largest Deal In League History
It took a lot of negotiating, but the WNBA and the WNBA players union agreed on a new collective bargaining agreement that will guarantee bigger and better salaries for its stars. For the league's best player, Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson, the end result is a downright historic pay raise.
According to ESPN's Shams Charania and Andraya Carter, the Aces are signing Wilson to a three-year, $5 million supermax contract. Per the report, it is the largest contract in WNBA history - so far.
"Breaking: A'ja Wilson, the WNBA's first-ever four-time MVP, is signing a three-year, $5 million supermax contract to return to the Las Vegas Aces, sources tell @ShamsCharania and @Andraya_Carter. The deal is the largest in WNBA history to date," ESPN shared on X.
A History-Making Career
Wilson has established herself as the face of the Las Vegas Aces and one of the most dominant players in WNBA history since being selected No. 1 overall in 2018. She made an immediate impact by winning Rookie of the Year and quickly developed into the centerpiece of the franchise, combining elite scoring, rebounding, and defensive presence.
Wilson has led the Aces from a rebuilding team into a dynasty, highlighted by three WNBA championships (2022, 2023, 2025) and multiple deep playoff runs. She was instrumental in delivering the franchise's first title in 2022 and followed it with a repeat in 2023, earning WNBA Finals MVP honors in 2023 and again in 2025.
Individually, Wilson's résumé is historic. She has won a record four WNBA MVP awards (2020, 2022, 2024, 2025) and multiple Defensive Player of the Year honors, while consistently being named to All-WNBA and All-Defensive teams. In 2025, she delivered one of the greatest seasons ever, becoming the first player in league history to win MVP, Finals MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and a scoring title in the same season.
Wilson is now the Aces' all-time leading scorer and has been a perennial All-Star and statistical leader. Combining team success, individual dominance, and longevity, Wilson's career in Las Vegas has helped define a modern WNBA powerhouse and placed her firmly among the greatest players the league has ever seen.
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This story was originally published April 15, 2026 at 12:01 PM.