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A'ja Wilson, Aces Make WNBA History with $5 Million Reunion
The Las Vegas Aces have re-signed the 4-time MVP to a record-breaking contract.
Apr. 15, 2026 at 10:56pm
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The Las Vegas Aces' record-breaking contract with A'ja Wilson cements her status as the face of the WNBA and the centerpiece of their championship-contending roster.Las Vegas TodayThe Las Vegas Aces have signed star player A'ja Wilson to a historic 3-year, $5 million supermax contract, the largest deal in WNBA history. Wilson, a 4-time league MVP, was the centerpiece of the Aces' championship teams in 2022 and 2023 and will now remain with the franchise as they look to make another title run.
Why it matters
Retaining A'ja Wilson, the face of the franchise and arguably the best player in the WNBA, is a massive move for the Aces as they aim to remain atop the league. The record-breaking contract shows the team's commitment to keeping their core together and building a dynasty in Las Vegas.
The details
The deal, negotiated by Klutch Sports Group, is fully guaranteed and makes Wilson the highest-paid player in WNBA history. The Aces have also re-signed key contributors Jackie Young and Jewell Loyd, and added Chennedy Carter, giving them a loaded roster primed for another championship push.
- The Aces signed Wilson to the 3-year, $5 million contract on April 15, 2026.
- Wilson recently stated she had no plans to leave the Aces, saying 'I know I love Vegas. I'm not leaving Vegas, so I'm not looking anywhere.'
The players
A'ja Wilson
The WNBA's first ever 4-time MVP, who has led the Las Vegas Aces to championships in 2022 and 2023.
Jade-Li English
An agent at Klutch Sports Group who negotiated Wilson's record-breaking contract.
Jackie Young
An Aces player who was re-signed this offseason.
Jewell Loyd
An Aces player who was re-signed this offseason.
Chennedy Carter
A new addition to the Aces roster this offseason, providing more scoring punch.
What they’re saying
“A'ja Wilson, the WNBA's first ever four-time MVP, is signing a three-year, $5 million supermax contract to return to the Las Vegas Aces, sources tell me and Andraya Carter. The deal, which is the largest in WNBA history to date and fully guaranteed, was negotiated by Jade-Li English of Klutch Sports Group.”
— Shams Charania, Insider
“I know exactly where I am. I know I love Vegas. I'm not leaving Vegas, so I'm not looking anywhere.”
— A'ja Wilson
What’s next
The Aces will look to make another championship push in the 2026 WNBA season with their core group intact, led by 4-time MVP A'ja Wilson.
The takeaway
The Aces' historic contract with A'ja Wilson solidifies their status as the WNBA's premier franchise, keeping their superstar in Las Vegas and providing the resources to build a sustainable championship contender. This deal sets a new benchmark for player salaries and the league's continued growth.
