The WNBA playoffs just started, but the league is already honoring players with end-of-season awards. Over the weekend, the Associated Press announced a huge honor—Most Valuable Player—with more to come during the postseason.
The MVP is a huge name, and she’s making history by winning the title for a third time. Here’s who it is, plus how this all works.
Who is the WNBA MVP in 2024?
A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces unanimously won the WNBA’s Player of the Year title, nabbing that same honor from the Associated Press. She’s the first unanimous Kia WNBA MVP since the Houston Comets’ Cynthia Cooper nabbed the title in the league’s inaugural 1997 season.
This is the third time A’ja has won the WNBA MVP award (she also won it in 2020 and 2022). She’s the fourth WNBA player to win three MVP awards, joining WNBA greats Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie, and Lauren Jackson for the honor.
A’ja was also named the AP’s MVP. “It means a lot,” A’ja told the AP. “The preparation you put in, the approach I set myself up for this season.”
Did Caitlin Clark get the Rookie of the Year award?
Yup, Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark was named the AP’s Rookie of the Year. (The WNBA hasn’t announced their pick for Rookie of the Year yet.)
“This is a tremendous honor to be named the Associated Press Rookie of the Year,” Caitlin told the AP. “This recognition wouldn’t be possible without an incredible group of teammates and coaches, and we are looking forward to continuing an exciting regular season in the postseason.”
Caitlin’s boyfriend Connor McCaffery had a hilarious reaction to the news, sharing the Indiana Fever’s announcement of the honor on his Instagram Story with “Duh” written over top.
Who won the rest of the WNBA awards?
The WNBA hasn’t announced the rest of their awards yet—they’ll be revealed throughout the rest of the post-season. So, stay tuned…
How do the WNBA awards work?
The WNBA’s end of season awards are voted on by 68 media members who represent the 12 WNBA markets, along with national media members, per ESPN. Those awards also include Coach of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Sixth Player of the Year, Most Improved Player, and All-WNBA First Team.
Congrats!
Korin Miller is a freelance writer specializing in general wellness, sexual health and relationships, and lifestyle trends, with work appearing in Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Self, Glamour, and more. She has a master’s degree from American University, lives by the beach, and hopes to own a teacup pig and taco truck one day.
