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A’ja Wilson signs 3-year, supermax contract; richest in WNBA history: Source
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A'ja Wilson has signed a three-year supermax contract with the Las Vegas Aces, making it the richest deal in WNBA history, starting at $1.4 million in 2026 and potentially exceeding $4.7 million. This contract follows her record as the league's first four-time MVP.
A’ja Wilson was already the most decorated player in WNBA history. Now, the league’s first four-time MVP is also the highest paid.
Wilson signed a three-year deal with Las Vegas that is the richest contract in WNBA history, starting at $1.4 million in 2026 and potentially reaching more than $4.7 million with maximum raises, a team source told The Athletic. This comes after she made $200,000 in the 2025 season.
Several players took team-friendly discounts in free agency to help front offices build out complete rosters, including Jackie Young, Chelsea Gray and Jewell Loyd, all of whom signed for far less than the supermax. That allowed Wilson to sign with the Aces for her highest-possible value in the 2026 season and set a new precedent in the WNBA.
This story will be updated.
This article originally appeared in The Athletic.
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Q&A
What is the value of A'ja Wilson's new supermax contract with the Las Vegas Aces?
A'ja Wilson's new supermax contract is worth $1.4 million starting in 2026, with the potential to exceed $4.7 million due to maximum raises.
Who are the players that took team-friendly discounts to help A'ja Wilson secure her contract?
Players like Jackie Young, Chelsea Gray, and Jewell Loyd took team-friendly discounts to allow A'ja Wilson to sign her supermax contract with the Aces.