A'ja Wilson MVP, Olivia Miles Leads Rookie Race
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- A'ja Wilson is the clear MVP favorite, leading the league in scoring (25.9 ppg) and blocks (2.4 bpg), and has a streak of four consecutive 20‑point, 10‑rebound double‑doubles, giving the Aces a +8.1 net rating when she’s on the floor.
- Olivia Miles has solid the Rookie of the Year race, breaking Caitlin Clark’s rookie 3‑pointer record with eight in a game, joining Clark as the fastest to 200 points and 75 assists in 12 games, and averaging a 15‑point, 5‑rebound, 5‑assist pace.
- Jessica Shepard earned Most Improved Player honors after posting a 20‑20‑10 triple‑double (22‑20‑10) against the Aces, ranking second league‑wide in rebounds and tenth in assists, and boosting the Wings’ offensive rating to third and assist rate to first.
- Chennedy Carter was named the league’s 6th Player of the Year, becoming the most efficient bench scorer with 4.5 restricted‑area attempts per game at 77.8% success, and moving into second on the Aces’ scoring list behind Wilson and Young.
- A'ja Wilson also secured the Defensive Player of the Year nod, averaging 2.4 blocks per game – the second‑highest of her career – and is on pace to lead the league in blocks for a fifth straight season.
- Cheryl Reeve won Coach of the Year after guiding the Lynx to a 10‑2 start, first place in the league, and leading in offensive (111.6), defensive (96.5), and net (+15.1) ratings despite losing six rotation players and a tough schedule.
Why it matters: The Aces benefit from Wilson’s MVP and Defensive Player of the Year impact, boosting their net rating and championship odds, while the Lynx’s surge under Cheryl Reeve and Miles’ rookie surge propels them to a league‑leading 10‑2 record, reshaping early‑season power dynamics.
