What happened: Olivia Nelson-Ododa is being promoted for the Most Improved Player award. The campaign is officially branded as 'The Art of the Upgrade'.

Why it matters: The awards push arrives during the 2026 WNBA postseason. Earlier this year, Nelson-Ododa reached 1,000 career points to strengthen her overall candidacy.

What to watch: The league will announce the official voting results and award winners in the coming weeks.