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A'ja Wilson Wins Record Setting Fifth WNBA MVP

PUBLISHED Oct 9, 2026, 1:59 AM ET

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A'ja Wilson Wins Record Setting Fifth WNBA MVP

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Las Vegas Aces superstar forward A'ja Wilson was named the WNBA Most Valuable Player for the 2026 season, capturing her third consecutive and record-setting fifth career MVP award. Wilson secured 65 first-place votes following a dominant campaign where she led the league in scoring with 26.2 points per game while shooting nearly 53% from the field, alongside 9.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.9 blocks per game. She joins rare basketball royalty by achieving a historic three-peat, surpassing previous three-time winners Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie, and Lauren Jackson. The historic accolade further cements her status as one of the greatest players in basketball history as she simultaneously leads the defending champion Aces through the postseason.

By Neha R. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On September 21, 2020, A'ja Wilson won her first WNBA MVP award during the league's bubble season.
On September 7, 2022, Wilson captured her second WNBA MVP honor while anchoring the Aces championship run.
On September 22, 2024, Wilson was named WNBA MVP after a record-shattering 26.9 points per game regular season.
On September 24, 2025, Wilson claimed her fourth WNBA MVP award following another stellar campaign.
On September 29, 2026, Wilson concluded a phenomenal regular season averaging 26.2 points per game.
On October 8, 2026, the WNBA officially announced A'ja Wilson as the 2026 Most Valuable Player.
On October 8, 2026, Wilson received 65 first-place votes from a national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters.
On October 8, 2026, former U.S. political figures and sports icons extended congratulatory messages to celebrate her legacy.
On October 9, 2026, media outlets celebrated Wilson becoming the first player in league history to achieve a three-peat.
On October 9, 2026, Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces prepared for high-stakes postseason series action.

News Intelligence

Immediate US impact: Basketball fans and sports media celebrate A'ja Wilson's historic milestone and record-breaking fifth MVP award.
Possible long-term US impact: Elevates women's basketball profile globally and sets a new benchmark for individual athletic dominance in professional sports.
Most affected groups: Las Vegas Aces players, WNBA players, basketball fans, and sports league executives.
Reader Prioritization: Prioritise official WNBA announcements, voting breakdowns, player reactions, and career statistical retrospectives.

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Left: Focuses on cultural impact, empowerment of women in sports, and breaking historical glass ceilings. Center: Emphasizes voting statistics, historical comparisons to NBA greats, and regular-season numbers. Right: Highlights individual competitive drive, sheer athletic excellence, and relentless work ethic.