Aces' A'ja Wilson Surges in MVP Race as Collier Sidelined

As the 2025 WNBA season approaches the playoffs, the race for the MVP award is intensifying. Until recently, Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier was considered the frontrunner for the title. However, the situation has shifted in the past few weeks.

Las Vegas Aces leader A'ja Wilson has been the driving force behind her team's remarkable turnaround. The Aces have won seven consecutive games, regaining their dominant form from previous seasons. During this stretch, Wilson has been on a tear, consistently scoring at least 27 points in five of those games.

Meanwhile, Collier suffered an ankle injury on August 2nd, when the Lynx defeated the Aces 111-58. The injury has caused Collier to miss extended time, allowing Wilson to surge in the MVP conversation. Aces head coach Becky Hammon has been actively campaigning for her superstar to receive the recognition she deserves.

"I think any time you have to start with the [MVP] conversation starter as, 'Who is as good as A'ja Wilson?' You already have your answer," Hammon said confidently. The Aces have now climbed to the top of the WNBA standings, sitting comfortably within the playoff picture and just half a game behind the Phoenix Mercury.

With the Aces' resurgence and Collier's absence, the MVP race has become a two-horse race between Wilson and Collier. As the regular season winds down, the battle for the coveted award is sure to intensify, with both players vying for the ultimate individual honor in the WNBA.