A'ja Wilson claims 65 first-place votes in 2026 WNBA MVP balloting

Olivia Miles finishes second with six top votes.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

2026 WNBA MVP first-place votes: ◽ A’ja Wilson (65) 🏆 ◽ Olivia Miles (6) ◽ Kelsey Mitchell (2) ◽ Caitlin Clark (1) http Via @TheAthletic on X

What happened: A'ja Wilson secured 65 of the 74 first-place votes in the 2026 WNBA MVP balloting. Olivia Miles, Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark were the only other players to receive first-place votes.

Why it matters: The voting reflects a clear consensus for Wilson's fifth career MVP and third consecutive honor. She joins Lisa Leslie, Lauren Jackson and Sheryl Swoopes as the players defining the award's history.

By the numbers: Wilson led the field with 713 total points, finishing ahead of Miles with 442 and Mitchell with 287.

What to watch: Wilson will continue her postseason run in the 2026 WNBA Playoffs.

Sources

@TheAthletic 2026-10-08T21:22:13.328564+00:00

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