A'ja Wilson Signs Largest Contract in WNBA History

 In a landmark moment for the WNBA, four-time MVP A'ja Wilson has re-signed with the Las Vegas Aces on a three-year, $5 million fully guaranteed supermax contract, the richest deal in the league’s nearly 30-year history.

Wilson’s status as the highest-paid player in the league signals the growing financial power of women’s basketball under the new collective bargaining agreement. Wilson, who earned just $200,000 in the 2025 season, will now start at $1.4 million in 2026, with annual increases tied to 20% of the team’s salary cap. Depending on maximum cap raises, the contract could exceed $4.7 million; even with standard 5% raises, it’s guaranteed to top $4.4 million.

The previous record lasted only days: Ezi Magbegor’s $3.75 million deal with the Seattle Storm. Wilson’s contract shatters that mark and makes her the first player to sign a multi-year supermax under the new CBA.

For Wilson, the contract provides financial security and peace of mind, allowing her to focus on what she does best: dominating on both ends of the floor and elevating those around her. A South Carolina legend and Olympic gold medalist, she has already rewritten the WNBA record books. Now, with the Aces’ championship window wide open, she will chase more hardware in a familiar uniform.

For the Aces, retaining Wilson ensures continuity for a dynasty in the making. The franchise has transformed from an expansion afterthought to a perennial powerhouse under coach Becky Hammon, and Wilson remains its undisputed leader.

As the 2026 season approaches, one thing is clear: A'ja Wilson isn’t just the face of the Las Vegas Aces. She’s the face of a league that is finally paying its superstars what they’re worth. The record books have a new entry, and the future of women’s basketball looks brighter than ever.