Las Vegas Aces Secure Four-Time WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson with Record-Breaking $5m Contract

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The Las Vegas Aces have re-signed four-time WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson to a reported three-year, $5m supermax contract, making it the most lucrative in WNBA history.

The Las Vegas Aces, defending WNBA champions, have completed their core group retention by re-signing four-time MVP A'ja Wilson on Wednesday. The deal, reported by ESPN, is a three-year, $5m supermax contract, marking a historic milestone in the WNBA.

Aces president and general manager Nikki Fargas praised Wilson, stating, “A’ja is truly one of one, who has led this franchise to where it is today. She does so with the utmost confidence, authenticity and grace.”

Wilson, who was named WNBA MVP and the Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year last season, has achieved numerous accolades, including four MVP awards and three defensive player of the year awards. She led the WNBA in scoring with 23.4 points per game and in blocked shots with a 2.3 average last season.

In addition to Wilson, the Aces have re-signed key players Jackie Young, Chelsea Gray, and Jewell Loyd. The team has also signed guard Chennedy Carter to a training camp contract.