A'ja Wilson, the prolific scorer and defender, has agreed to terms on a new contract with the Las Vegas Aces. The deal, described as a three-year, $5 million supermax agreement, reportedly makes it the largest contract in WNBA history. Wilson, who has consistently delivered MVP-caliber performances, stated her intention to remain with the Aces, a team she has been with for her entire eight-year professional career. The agreement solidifies the Aces' core as they aim to defend their championship title.
Sources indicate the contract is for three years and totals $5 million. This move comes after Wilson became the first player in WNBA or NBA history to achieve the scoring title, MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and Finals MVP in the same season last year. She has also secured multiple championships with the Aces.
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Wilson has expressed a strong commitment to Las Vegas. "I’m not leaving Vegas, so I’m not looking anywhere," she remarked. Aces president and general manager Nikki Fargas emphasized Wilson's significant value to the franchise. The team has also made other roster moves, including signing guard Chennedy Carter to a training camp contract and re-signing Cheyenne Parker-Tyus to a one-year deal.
Despite the record-breaking nature of the contract, some analyses suggest Wilson may still be underpaid given her status as one of the league's most dominant and decorated players. Her resume includes four MVP awards and numerous All-Star and All-Defensive selections. Her continued presence is seen as crucial for the Aces' aspirations to remain championship contenders and sets a new benchmark for player contracts within the league.
