Las Vegas Aces sign A’ja Wilson on record-breaking $5m supermax contract
Four-time Most Valuable Player A’ja Wilson has signed a historic three-year, $5m supermax contract to remain with the Las Vegas Aces.
The groundbreaking deal is the largest in WNBA history and fully guarantees her future with the reigning champions.
Negotiated by Klutch Sports Group, the agreement ensures the franchise cornerstone will earn $1.4m for the upcoming season under the league’s next collective bargaining agreement.
Her salary will steadily increase over the subsequent two years, anchored to a 20% share of the team’s salary cap.
Paving the way for a new financial era
Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell is currently the only other athlete on a supermax contract, although that arrangement is strictly for a single season.
These newly agreed terms solidify the financial future of a player who recently became the WNBA’s first-ever four-time MVP.
Aces president and general manager Nikki Fargas praised the American’s unmatched impact on the organisation.
“A’ja is truly one of one, who has led this franchise to where it is today,” Fargas stated.
“Not only has she catapulted into the history books and surpassed almost every record in existence, but she does so with the utmost confidence, authenticity and grace.”
An unprecedented run of dominance
The South Carolina graduate enjoyed a phenomenal 2025 campaign, becoming the first player in WNBA or NBA history to win the scoring title, MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and Finals MVP in the same season.
During that historic run, the dominant centre averaged 23.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per game.
Securing her signature means Las Vegas will officially return 90% of their scoring power as they prepare to defend their title.
The two-time Olympic gold medallist had previously dismissed any speculation about a potential departure during a recent USA Basketball training camp.
“I love Vegas. I’m not leaving Vegas,” she told reporters last Friday.
“I’m looking to win another one. I’m looking to defend a championship that we have in Las Vegas.”
Drafted first overall in 2018, the 29-year-old has comprehensively transformed the Nevada-based franchise into a modern basketball dynasty.
