A’ja Wilson signs 3-year, supermax contract; richest in WNBA history: Source

Key Points:

• A’ja Wilson signed a historic three-year contract with the Las Vegas Aces, making her the highest-paid player in WNBA history with a starting salary of $1.4 million in 2026 and potential earnings over $4.7 million with maximum raises.
• Wilson’s contract surpasses the previous highest WNBA deal held briefly by Ezi Magbegor and aligns her salary with the league’s new supermax standard, although she is the only player to sign a multi-year supermax deal for 2026.
• The three-year term matches the contracts of teammates Chelsea Gray and Jewell Loyd, facilitating roster stability for the Aces, who have won three of the last four WNBA titles.
• Other key Aces players, including Jackie Young, Gray, and Loyd, accepted lower salaries to help the team allocate maximum salary cap space to Wilson, ensuring the retention of their core championship roster.
• Wilson’s commitment to Las Vegas was expected following the new collective bargaining agreement, and her contract solidifies her status as the league’s first four-time MVP and a central figure in the team’s sustained success.