The 2026 WNBA MVP race is absolutely electric as the regular season barrels towards its end next month, but if you listened to the general managers way back on May 5, you already knew who they thought would take home the trophy. Back when the WNBA released their 2026 GM Survey, Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson was selected as the player most likely to win the MVP honor this season. And guess what? She’s absolutely tearing it up, averaging 26.0 points right now, the most in the division.
Wilson’s Dominance Is No Surprise
Talk about foresight from the GMs, right? It’s like they already had a crystal ball. Wilson, already a multi-time WNBA MVP, is in absolutely great form and proving every single one of those general managers right. This wouldn’t be just another award for her, either. If she pulls this off, it would be her fifth MVP title, which would just extend her own record for most MVP awards in WNBA history. She’s currently sitting pretty with four. Her 26.0 points per game isn’t just a number, it’s a statement, leading the division by a clear margin.
The Race Isn’t Over Yet, Though
While Wilson is lighting it up, the competition is fierce. Caitlin Clark for the Indiana Fever continues to shine bright, recently dropping an insane 37 points and 10 assists in a single game. She’s putting up 22.1 points per game on average, showing why she’s a serious threat. And don’t even get me started on her Fever teammate, Kelsey Mitchell. Mitchell is easily one of the league’s highest scorers and just set a new record for the most consecutive games with at least 20 points scored. She’s right there in the MVP conversation, averaging 24.8 points, just behind Wilson in the division.
With the WNBA regular season wrapping up next month, every game matters. Wilson’s got the GMs’ backing and the stats to back it up, but Clark and Mitchell are pushing hard. It’s going to be wild to see who ultimately lifts that MVP trophy.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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