A’ja Wilson, the cornerstone of the Las Vegas Aces and the first four-time MVP in WNBA history, has signed a three-year, supermax contract worth $5 million to remain with the franchise, sources said.
The agreement represents the largest contract in the history of the WNBA and is fully guaranteed. Negotiated by Jade-Li English of Klutch Sports Group, the deal ensures that the league’s most decorated player remains in the city where she has spent her entire eight-year professional career.
The signing comes as a pivotal moment for both the Aces and the league, signaling a shift in the financial landscape of women’s professional basketball. Under the terms of the next WNBA collective bargaining agreement, Wilson will earn $1.4 million for the upcoming season. Her compensation will increase over the subsequent two years, as the deal grants her 20% of the team’s salary cap—a figure expected to rise alongside the league’s new revenue share model.
While the Aces announced the re-signing, the organization did not publicly disclose the specific financial terms. However, the scale of the deal places Wilson in an elite bracket; currently, only Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell is on a supermax contract, though Mitchell’s agreement is limited to a single season.
A Historic Valuation for a ‘One of One’ Talent
The financial commitment from Las Vegas reflects a season of unprecedented individual dominance. In 2025, Wilson achieved a feat never before seen in the WNBA or NBA, sweeping the scoring title, the Most Valuable Player award, Defensive Player of the Year, and Finals MVP all in a single campaign.
Her statistical output from the 2025 season underscores why the Aces viewed a supermax extension as a necessity. Wilson averaged 23.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 2.3 blocks, and 1.6 steals per game, while maintaining a field goal percentage of 50.5%.
Nikki Fargas, president and GM of the Aces, emphasized Wilson’s role in the franchise’s ascent. “A’ja is truly one of one, who has led this franchise to where We see today,” Fargas said in a statement. “Not only has she catapulted into the history books and surpassed almost every record in existence, but she does so with the utmost confidence, authenticity and grace. We look forward to continuing to see her thrive in an Aces uniform.”
| Metric | Stat/Achievement |
|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 23.4 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 10.2 |
| Field Goal Percentage | 50.5% |
| Major Awards | MVP, DPOY, Finals MVP, Scoring Title |
Maintaining a Championship Core
For the Las Vegas Aces, securing Wilson’s long-term future is about more than just talent retention; it is about maintaining a championship window. By finalizing this A’ja Wilson supermax contract, the Aces officially return 90% of the scoring power from their 2025 championship roster, retaining 75.5 of their 83.6 points per game.
Wilson has been vocal about her commitment to the city and the organization. Speaking last week during USA Basketball national team training camp, the three-time WNBA champion stated she was “not looking” to leave the team that drafted her first overall in 2018.
“I love Vegas. I’m not leaving Vegas,” Wilson said. “I’m looking to win another one. I’m looking to defend a championship that we have in Las Vegas. I’m looking to get better as a leader, as a player. Everything else just kind of falls in line.”
From South Carolina to Global Dominance
Wilson’s trajectory toward this historic contract began at the University of South Carolina, where she played under coach Dawn Staley and captured the women’s NCAA title in 2017. Since entering the professional ranks, she has evolved into a perennial All-Star and a defensive anchor.
Her resume now includes:
- Seven WNBA All-Star selections.
- Five WNBA First Team honors.
- Four selections to the All-Defensive First Team.
- Two Olympic gold medals with Team USA, won at the Tokyo 2021 and Paris 2024 Games.
The stability of this three-year deal allows Wilson to focus on her pursuit of further records without the distraction of free agency, while providing the Aces with a guaranteed foundation for their frontline.
The league now looks toward the implementation of the new collective bargaining agreement and the revenue share model, which will dictate the actual growth of the salary cap and, the final payouts of Wilson’s second and third years.
The next official checkpoint for the Aces will be the start of the 2026 regular season, where Wilson will look to build upon her historic 2025 campaign.
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