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A’ja Wilson Addresses Future With Aces as Supermax Contract Looms

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Antonio G Losada | Last updated Apr 3, 2026 12:01 PM ET

The Las Vegas Aces enter the 2026 season with their core intact and expectations centered on another championship run following their third title in 2025.

After winning three WNBA championships in a span of four years since their move to Las Vegas from San Antonio in 2018, the Aces have built an ever-winning roster around franchise centerpiece and four-time MVP A'ja Wilson.

One of the biggest questions surrounding the Aces during the offseason has been the future of Wilson, who is currently an unrestricted free agent.

Drafted with the No. 1 overall pick by the Aces ahead of their first season in Las Vegas, Wilson has appeared in 267 regular-season games across eight seasons for the franchise. She was named Rookie of the Year in 2018, has become a seven-time All-Star, and has two WNBA Finals MVP awards to her name.

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Wilson addressed the uncertainty around her future straightforwardly during a USA Basketball practice, making her position on what's next for her clear.

“I know exactly where I am. I know I love Vegas. I’m not leaving Vegas, so I’m not looking anywhere,” Wilson said, per the New York Post's Madeline Kenney. “I’m looking to win another one. I’m looking to defend a championship.”

Wilson's comments align with the Las Vegas Review-Journal's Callie Fin's report, who noted that the Aces are already working toward securing Wilson long-term under the league’s new financial structure when the CBA is finalized.

A'ja Wilson on her future, via @madkenney:

"I know exactly where I am. I know I love Vegas. I'm not leaving Vegas, so I'm not looking anywhere. I'm looking to win another one. I'm looking to defend a championship." https://t.co/jTVCUNTAO5
— Underdog WNBA (@UnderdogWNBA) April 3, 2026

“Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson is expected to re-sign on the historic new WNBA supermax salary of $1.4 million as soon as possible, sources told the Review-Journal on (Mar. 18),” Lin wrote.

The deal, when signed, would represent a significant shift from previous salary limitations.

The new salary cap for 2026 is expected to be set at $7 million, with average salaries across the WNBA expected to reach $585,000 and the league's minimum salary set at $300,000.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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