WNBA general managers vote A'ja Wilson as the league's likely repeat MVP
Wilson got 60% of MVP votes as general managers also picked the Aces to repeat as champions and Cheryl Reeve as top coach.
- On Tuesday, WNBA general managers released their annual survey, naming Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson the favorite to repeat as Most Valuable Player with 60% of the vote and picking the Aces to win the 2026 title.
- All 15 WNBA general managers answered 42 questions about league dynamics while prohibited from voting for their own players or teams to ensure unbiased survey results.
- Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve earned 53% of the vote for best coach, while Minnesota guard Olivia Miles secured 73% of the vote as the favorite to win Rookie of the Year.
- When asked to build a franchise around one player, GMs chose Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers as their top priority with 33% of the vote, followed by Wilson and Caitlin Clark tying at 20%.
- Dallas was identified as the most improved team with 67% of the vote, reflecting GMs' expectations for competitive shifts across the league heading into the 2026 season.
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