Even though the WNBA is lagging behind the schedule on the CBA confirmation, the league activities are moving forward smoothly under the status quo. The state allows the league and players to operate under the latest confirmed CBA terms, except for any new signings or commercial transactions. With that, the league took the opportunity to praise its MVP, A’ja Wilson, for her incredible season and career.
The three-time champion won record-setting four regular-season MVP awards and also two Finals MVP accolades after leading the Las Vegas Aces to the championship in the 2025 season. The occasion was Black History Month.
WNBA Lauds A’ja Wilson’s Remarkable Season
Under the celebratory month, the league highlighted the champion forward’s achievements and gave a glimpse of her illustrious career, right from her rookie season.
The player won the Rookie of the Year award with commanding performances in the 2018 season. While her production continued to improve, she won her first championship in 2022 and followed it up with another championship in 2023, this time winning the finals MVP award too.
Watching A’ja Wilson play feels like witnessing history unfold 👑
— WNBA (@WNBA) February 2, 2026
From record-breaking performances to a historic four-time MVP run, her impact speaks for itself.#WNBABHM pic.twitter.com/WMsmVQdm08
Above all, Wilson became the first player to score 1000 points in one season, scoring 1021 points in 2024 and also the first player to average 20+ points and 10+ rebounds on multiple occasions. WNBA Staff lauded her performances with a dedicated ‘Player In Focus’ column.
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Even though the league showed love for the superstar, the player has been critical of the ongoing CBA discussions and also raised questions over the schedule declaration amid incomplete CBA terms.
A’ja Wilson Questions WNBA’s Schedule Announcement
In her post-championship interviews, the former South Carolina star spoke about what the WNBA players want from the new CBA. She even debunks the CBA myth that WNBA players seek NBA-level salaries.
While she was with the WNBPA for the whole time, one particular step from the league surprised her: the declaration of the 2026 season schedule. She shared a post on her Instagram stories, questioning the WNBA’s intentions with the schedule release.
The league must act fast, as many key events are still due before the start of the season, one of them and the most important one, would be finalizing the CBA terms.