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Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson signs biggest deal in WNBA history at $5 million
The fully guaranteed deal keeps 90% of Las Vegas’ championship scoring core intact, sources said.
- On Wednesday, four-time WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson agreed to a three-year, $5 million supermax contract with the Las Vegas Aces, the richest deal in the nearly 30-year history of the WNBA.
- Wilson previously told media she was "not looking" to leave the only team she has played for during her eight-year career, aiming to defend the Aces' championship.
- With Wilson's return, the Aces officially bring back 90% of their scoring power from the 2025 championship team. Aces General Manager Nikki Fargas said, "A'ja is truly one of one, who has led this franchise to where it is today."
- The league's recently approved collective bargaining agreement enabled the record deal, allowing players to receive about 20% of league revenue. Wilson will earn $1.4 million in the upcoming season under the new framework.
- Building a case as the WNBA's greatest player, Wilson holds four MVP awards—no other player can match that total. Coach Becky Hammon noted that her superstar forward is alone on "Mount Everest.
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WNBA star Wilson signs record contract as league booms
Women's basketball star A'ja Wilson has signed a record-breaking new contract with the Las Vegas Aces worth nearly $5 million over three years, US media reported Wednesday.
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Aces re-sign four-time MVP A'ja Wilson to lock in their dynasty core
The defending champion Las Vegas Aces have completed the process of bringing back their core group by re-signing four-time MVP A’ja Wilson on Wednesday.
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