A'ja Wilson (+220) is the consensus preseason favorite to win her fifth WNBA MVP in 2026, while Caitlin Clark (+240), Napheesa Collier (+800) and reigning Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers (+1400) are among the next best on the board.
Sabrina Ionescu avoided a significant injury after rolling her left ankle in the New York Liberty's preseason win over the Connecticut Sun over the weekend.
Caitlin Clark made her return to Gainbridge Fieldhouse in more than nine months Thursday, scoring 21 points before exiting with a kneecap injury in the Indiana Fever's 95-80 preseason loss to the Dallas Wings. The two-time All-Star collided with Dallas forward Alanna Smith on a shot attempt in the third quarter but returned to make two free throws before watching the rest from the bench. Clark said she felt fine afterward, attributing the injury to landing hard on her kneecap. The game also featured the league's past two Rookie of the Year winners as Paige Bueckers scored 20 points for Dallas.
A number of preseason playoff favorites are still struggling.
A number of preseason playoff favorites are still struggling.
