Las Vegas Aces Lock in A'ja Wilson with Historic $5 Million Supermax Contract
The defending WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces have solidified their formidable roster by re-signing four-time Most Valuable Player A'ja Wilson to a groundbreaking contract. The deal, announced on Wednesday, is reported by ESPN to be a three-year, $5 million supermax agreement, making it the most lucrative in WNBA history.
Preserving a Championship Core
This move completes the Aces' strategy of retaining their key players, following the re-signings of stars such as Jackie Young, Chelsea Gray, and Jewell Loyd. These athletes were instrumental in securing the team's third title in four seasons, underscoring the franchise's commitment to maintaining a dominant lineup.
A'ja Wilson's unparalleled achievements include being named the WNBA MVP and the Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year last season. Her accolades extend to four MVP awards in total, with wins in 2020, 2022, and 2024, the latter being a unanimous selection. Additionally, she shared the league's Defensive Player of the Year honor with Minnesota's Alanna Smith in the most recent season, marking her third such award in four years.
On-Court Dominance and Legacy
Wilson's performance metrics are staggering. She led the WNBA last season with an average of 23.4 points per game and 2.3 blocked shots per game. For the second consecutive year, she averaged at least 20 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, two blocks, and a steal, a feat no other player has accomplished even once while playing a minimum of 15 games.
In a statement, Aces president and general manager Nikki Fargas praised Wilson, saying, "A'ja is truly one of one, who has led this franchise to where it is today. 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."
Additional Roster Moves and Context
Alongside Wilson's re-signing, the Aces also secured guard Chennedy Carter on a training camp contract. Carter last played for the Chicago team in 2024, averaging 17.4 points and 3.4 assists per game, and gained attention for a high-profile in-game incident involving Caitlin Clark.
Coach Becky Hammon has highlighted Wilson's unique status, noting that the star forward stands alone among her peers in the league. This contract not only rewards her past contributions but also positions the Aces for continued success in the upcoming seasons, reinforcing their status as a powerhouse in women's basketball.
