A’ja Wilson Earns Another WNBA Honor as Las Vegas Aces Share Their Reaction
A'ja Wilson has received another WNBA honor, prompting a positive reaction from the Las Vegas Aces as the star continues to add to her list of league achievements.
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A'ja Wilson has been named the WNBA Western Conference Player of the Week, adding another major individual honor to her 2026 season and strengthening her position in the MVP race.
The Las Vegas Aces star averaged 24.7 points, eight rebounds, 4.7 assists, 1.7 blocks, and 1.3 steals per game during the week, while shooting 50% from the field.
One of Wilson's standout performances came against the Atlanta Dream, when she recorded 27 points, 14 rebounds, and four blocks in the Aces' loss.
She followed that performance with another strong showing against Toronto, finishing with 27 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, two steals, and one block as Las Vegas secured a 10-point victory.
The latest award is Wilson's fourth Western Conference Player of the Week honor this season.
She previously received the recognition once in May, once in June, and twice during August.
Wilson has also maintained impressive numbers throughout the season.
She is averaging 26 points, 9.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists, two blocks, and 1.4 steals per game while shooting 52.1% from the field.
The continued individual success has kept Wilson in the conversation for a fifth WNBA Most Valuable Player award.
The Aces are currently 26 and 13 and sit third overall in the WNBA standings as the regular season approaches its final stretch.
Las Vegas is also entering the postseason as the reigning WNBA champion, with several teams competing near the top of the standings.
Among the teams mentioned as potential challengers are the Minnesota Lynx, Atlanta Dream, and Indiana Fever.
Wilson's latest Player of the Week award comes as the Aces prepare for their next matchup against the Toronto Tempo on Friday night.
The focus now shifts toward the final games of the regular season, with Wilson continuing her individual campaign while Las Vegas prepares for another postseason title run.
