Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson (22) celebrates after a play against the Seattle Storm during the second half of Game 3 in the first round of the WNBA basketball playoffs Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier celebrates after making a 3-point basket during the second half of Game 2 in the first round of the WNBA basketball playoffs against the Golden State Valkyries, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (15) goes up to shoot against the Indiana Fever during the second half of Game 3 in the first round of the WNBA basketball playoffs, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) shoots under New York Liberty center Jonquel Jones (35) during the second half of Game 1 during the first round of the WNBA basketball playoffs Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell attempts a basket during the second half of Game 1 against the Atlanta Dream in the first round of the WNBA basketball playoffs Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Erik Rank)
Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson could make WNBA history as first four-time MVP
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — A’ja Wilson was named one of five finalists Friday for WNBA MVP, putting the Las Vegas Aces star in potential position to become the league’s first four-time winner.
Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson (22) celebrates after a play against the Seattle Storm during the second half of Game 3 in the first round of the WNBA basketball playoffs Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — A’ja Wilson was named one of five finalists Friday for WNBA MVP, putting the Las Vegas Aces star in potential position to become the league’s first four-time winner.
The other finalists were Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray, Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell and Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas.
The award, voted by a media panel, will be announced Sunday.
Wilson last season joined Cynthia Cooper of the 1997 Houston Comets . That tied her with Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie and Lauren Jackson as the only three-time winners.
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Wilson also won the award in 2020 and 2022. The other four finalists have not won the MVP award.
Wilson led the league with averages of 23.4 points and 2.3 blocks for the second-seeded Aces.
Collier was the best player on the league’s best team, averaging 22.9 points and 7.3 rebounds.
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