A’ja Wilson has long been the WNBA's most decorated star, and now she officially holds its most lucrative title. The Las Vegas Aces' franchise cornerstone, who this season became the first player in league history to earn four MVP awards, has signed a three-year supermax contract that resets the financial standard for women's basketball.
The landmark deal, which begins in the 2026 season, starts at $1.4 million and could escalate to over $4.7 million with maximum raises, making it the richest in WNBA history. This represents a monumental leap from her $200,000 salary for the 2025 season and underscores her immense value as a generational talent.
This record-setting agreement was made possible in part by the team-first approach of her All-Star teammates. Key players like Jackie Young, Chelsea Gray, and Jewell Loyd signed for less than the supermax in free agency, allowing the Aces' front office the flexibility to secure Wilson at her full market value. Her new contract not only rewards her unparalleled on-court dominance but also sets a powerful new benchmark for player compensation in the league's ongoing growth.