Best Player in the WNBA Named Ahead of 2026 Season, and It’s Not Caitlin Clark
Summary
The WNBA is starting its 30th season with high excitement as the Las Vegas Aces aim for another championship, the Indiana Fever rely on star Caitlin Clark, and the Dallas Wings rebuild with young players. Despite Clark’s strong popularity and impact, experts agree that A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces is the best player in the league as the 2026 season begins.Key Facts
- The WNBA expanded to 15 teams for the 2026 season.
- The Las Vegas Aces are chasing their fourth championship in five years.
- Caitlin Clark is a major star who boosts ratings and fan interest.
- Analysts unanimously named A'ja Wilson the best player in the league entering 2026.
- Wilson won the MVP award four times, Defensive Player of the Year, and Finals MVP in 2025.
- Wilson averaged 23.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 2.3 blocks, and 1.6 steals in 2025.
- Wilson is considered among the greatest players ever and is still only 29 years old.
- Clark’s presence has helped grow the league’s popularity and salary increases under the new collective bargaining agreement.
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