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A'ja Wilson Re-signs to Defend Title as Salaries Soar

5/1/2026

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  • A'ja Wilson said she will stay with the Las Vegas Aces, citing love for Vegas and a desire to defend the championship, despite upcoming free agency.
  • The new collective bargaining agreement raises the 2026 maximum salary to $1.4 million, potentially over $2.4 million by 2032, from $249,244 in 2025.
  • The Aces plan to keep Wilson, Jackie Young, Chelsea Gray and Jewell Loyd, with free agency ending before April 19 training camps.