Mavs' Masai Ujiri reveals whether he would've traded Luka Doncic
Masai Ujiri discusses the Luka Doncic trade at press conference
WNBA general managers predict the Las Vegas Aces will win the 2026 title, with A'ja Wilson favored for MVP. The GMs also discussed top players and potential breakout stars.
The Las Vegas Aces are predicted to win the 2026 WNBA Finals with 40% of the votes from general managers.
A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces is the favorite for the 2026 Kia WNBA MVP, receiving 60% of the votes.
Chelsea Gray of the Las Vegas Aces is considered the best point guard in the WNBA, receiving 73% of the votes.
Dominique Malonga of Seattle and Rickea Jackson of Chicago are both top candidates for breakout seasons, each receiving 15% of the votes.
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**Who will win the 2026 Kia WNBA MVP?**
Also receiving: Caitlin Clark (IND); Allisha Gray (ATL) *My reaction: I’d also pick A’ja Wilson. Napheesa Collier is starting the year injured, and Wilson has won four MVP awards since 2020. There’s no reason to think anyone will top her.* **If you were starting a franchise today and could sign any player in the WNBA, who would it be?**
Also receiving votes: Breanna Stewart (NYL); Napheesa Collier (MIN) *\*\Last year: Caitlin Clark, Indiana – 50%My reaction: I’d also pick A’ja Wilson. Napheesa Collier is starting the year injured, and Wilson has won four MVP awards since 2020. There’s no reason to think anyone will top her. \\*Last year: Caitlin Clark, Indiana – 50%* **Which player forces opposing coaches to make the most adjustments?**
Also receiving votes: Caitlin Clark (IND); Napheesa Collier (MIN); Kelsey Mitchell (IND); Breanna Stewart (NYL) **Which player is most likely to have a breakout season?** T-1. Dominique Malonga, Seattle – 15% T-1. Rickea Jackson, Chicago – 15% Also receiving votes: Julie Allemand (TOR); Cameron Brink (LAS); Paige Bueckers (DAL); Kennedy Burke (CON); Veronica Burton (GSV); Rhyne Howard (ATL); Marina Mabrey (TOR); Leila Lacan (CON); Jackie Young (LVA) *My reaction: Both players seem poised based on situation and talent, but I’d probably go with Malonga, who will be a centerpiece this season for the first time and already showed flashes of brilliance when given chances last season.* **Who is the best point guard in the WNBA?**
Also receiving votes: Kelsey Plum (LVA); Kayla McBride (MIN) *My reaction: Young probably gets the edge due to her two-way brilliance, but this question made me realize just how deep the shooting guard position was. Kelsey Mitchell was the best scorer in the bunch last year, and Paige Bueckers has a case of her own.* **Who is the best forward in the WNBA?**
**Which team made the best overall moves this offseason?**
Also receiving votes: Chicago; Las Vegas; New York *My reaction: The Dallas Wings and Atlanta Dream are two great picks. I think the Wings impressed me most — adding Jessica Shepard, Alanna Smith, and Azzi Fudd, as well as vets like Alysha Clark and Odyseey Sims makes them super well-rounded. Would expect them to be a playoff team.* **Which player acquisition will make the biggest impact?** T-1. Angel Reese, Atlanta – 27% T-1. Gabby Williams, Golden State 27%
Also receiving votes: Marina Mabrey (TOR); Skylar Diggins (CHI) *My reaction: Angel Reese will elevate everything Atlanta already did well, and bolster their defense. But Gabby Williams might have the most substantial impact on the roster because of how much they needed an additional scorer.* She’s also the best perimeter defender in the game. **What was the most underrated player acquisition?** T-1. Ariel Atkins, Los Angeles – 21% T-1. Alanna Smith, Dallas – 21%
Also receiving votes: Pauline Astier (NYL); Monique Billings (IND); Kennedy Burke (CON); Nneka Ogwumike (LAS); Nyara Sabally (TOR); Erica Wheeler (LAS) **What was the most surprising move of the offseason?**
Also receiving votes: Bridget Carleton (POR); Skylar Diggins (CHI); Rickea Jackson (CHI); Marina Mabrey (TOR); Jacy Sheldon (CHI); Brittney Sykes (TOR) *My reaction: I wasn’t surprised Angel Reese’s tenure in Chicago ended, but I was surprised to see her land in Atlanta. I think it will be a great fit. I was also pretty surprised to see Richea Jackson’s time in Los Angeles end after two seasons — in hindsight, kind of wild that the teams who drafted Reese and Jackson just two years ago both moved on from them so quickly.* **Which team will be most improved in 2026?**
**Who will win the 2026 Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year?**
Also receiving votes: Gianna Kneepkens (CON); Gabriela Jaquez (CHI); Cotie McMahon (WAS); Olivia Miles (MIN); Justine Pissott (IND); Awa Fam (SEA) **Who is the best international player in the WNBA?**
Also receiving votes: Leonie Fiebich (NYL); Leïla Lacan (CON); Awa Fam (SEA) **Which country (outside of the U.S.) is producing the best WNBA talent right now?** **1. France – 100%**
**Who is the best defensive player in the WNBA?**
Also receiving votes: DiJonai Carrington (CHI); Jordin Canada (ATL); Kahleah Copper (PHX) *My reaction: If Defensive Player of the Year only included perimeter defenders, Williams would have won last season. This is an easy choice.* **Which team will be the best defensive team in the WNBA?**
**Who is the best head coach in the WNBA?**
Also receiving votes: Cheryl Reeve (MIN); Karl Smesko (ATL) **Which head coach makes the best in-game adjustments?**
Also receiving votes: Olaf Lange (TOR); Brandi Poole (ATL); Roneeka Hodges (CON) *My reaction: Hard to compare, but I’ve heard so much good about Briann January as an assistant coach. She feels like a no-brainer selection for head coach down the road.* **Which active player will make the best head coach someday?**
Also receiving votes: Lindsay Allen (DAL); Veronica Burton (GSV); Paige Bueckers (DAL); Alyssa Thomas (PHX) **Which retired player who isn’t already coaching in the W should be?**
Also receiving votes: Lindsay Harding; Lisa Leslie; Diana Taurasi
**Which team will be the most fun to watch?**
Also receiving votes: Cameron Brink (LAS); Kahleah Cooper (CHI); Kelsey Mitchell (IND); Saniya Rivers (CON); Gabby Williams (GSV); A’ja Wilson (LVA); Jackie Young, (LVA) **Which player is the best passer?**
Also receiving votes: Napheesa Collier (MIN); Chelsea Gray (LVA); Breanna Stewart (NYL); **Who is the most versatile player in the WNBA?**
Also receiving votes: Napheesa Collier (MIN); Allisha Gray (ATL); Satou Sabally (NYL) **Which player has the best basketball IQ?**
Also receiving votes: Paige Bueckers (DAL); Arike Ogunbowale (DAL) **Which 2 teams will lead their conference in the Commissioner’s Cup to reach the championship game?**
Also receiving votes: Las Vegas vs. Indiana; Phoenix vs. Atlanta; Dallas vs. New York; Los Angeles vs. New York **Which change to the league this year will require the biggest adjustment?**