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Updated · Bleacher Report · Apr 15A'ja Wilson Signs Record-Breaking Supermax Deal to Stay with Las Vegas Aces
52 articles · Updated · Bleacher Report · Apr 15
- A'ja Wilson has signed a historic three-year supermax contract with the Las Vegas Aces, making her the highest-paid player in WNBA history.
- Wilson's fully guaranteed deal is valued at up to $5 million, starting at $1.4 million in 2026, and keeps her with the Aces through 2028.
- The four-time MVP's decision ensures Las Vegas retains its championship core as the WNBA enters a new era of increased salaries and league expansion.
How will A'ja Wilson's historic deal reshape the WNBA's competitive landscape? With salaries soaring, can the WNBA's revenue growth sustain these massive contracts? Beyond salary, what new CBA benefit will most impact an average WNBA player's life? Can the Las Vegas Aces build a long-term dynasty under the new salary cap rules? Will the WNBA's new CBA finally end the need for star players to compete overseas? How will expansion teams build competitive rosters with supermax deals now common?