Summary
A'ja Wilson, a top player for the Las Vegas Aces, confirmed she will become an unrestricted free agent due to a new WNBA collective bargaining agreement. Despite this, she plans to re-sign with the Aces under a new supermax contract starting at $1.4 million in 2026.
Key Facts
- A'ja Wilson will be a free agent due to a new WNBA collective bargaining agreement.
- Wilson achieved a historic feat by winning a WNBA championship, Finals MVP, regular season MVP, and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season.
- The Las Vegas Aces have won three titles in four years.
- Wilson has won the WNBA MVP award four times, a league record.
- The new WNBA supermax salary for top players will be $1.4 million starting in 2026.
- The WNBA's salary cap will increase to $7 million in 2026.
- Wilson has expressed her intention to remain with the Las Vegas Aces.
- The WNBA's 30th season will begin on May 8, with the Aces playing the Phoenix Mercury on May 9.
