{"id":153763,"date":"2025-09-13T11:38:07","date_gmt":"2025-09-13T11:38:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/153763\/"},"modified":"2025-09-13T11:38:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T11:38:07","slug":"wnba-insider-reveals-latest-update-on-mvp-voting-amid-napheesa-collier-and-aja-wilson-intense-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/153763\/","title":{"rendered":"WNBA Insider Reveals Latest Update on MVP Voting Amid Napheesa Collier and A\u2019ja Wilson Intense Race"},"content":{"rendered":"

The WNBA<\/a> regular season may be winding down, but the MVP conversation is just heating up. With Napheesa Collier and A\u2019ja Wilson battling neck and neck, the award race feels more like a playoff series than a regular vote.<\/p>\n

Fans and analysts alike are split on who deserves the crown, and now one insider has offered the latest update on how the voting is shaping up. The revelation only adds more suspense to an already dramatic showdown.<\/p>\n

What Did Malika Andrews Reveal About the WNBA MVP Race?<\/p>\n

Both Wilson and Collier have delivered historic performances, but the voting remains as close and unpredictable as ever. Speaking on NBA<\/a> Today, WNBA insider Malika Andrews gave fans the clearest picture yet of how tense the MVP voting has become.<\/p>\n

\u201cI believe this is going to be close,\u201d Andrews said. \u201cTalking to folks around the league, voters are very, very torn here and I have heard of votes for Phee and I have heard of votes for A\u2019ja. So, I am very curious to see how it\u2019s all going to be totaled.\u201d<\/p>\n

Malika on the MVP voting:<\/p>\n

\u201cI believe this is going to be close. Talking to the folks around the league, voters are very very torn here and I have heard of votes for Phee and I have heard of votes for A\u2019ja\u201d pic.twitter.com\/dHRNyWSeDy<\/a>
\u2014 Oh No He Didn\u2019t (@ohnohedidnt24) September 12, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Her comments<\/a> confirmed what many already suspected: there\u2019s no clear-cut favorite, and the final tally could come down to the wire.<\/p>\n

For much of the season, Collier looked like the runaway favorite. She led the league\u2019s best team with efficiency rarely seen before, posting a remarkable 50\/40\/90 shooting split. Collier\u2019s elite shooting numbers of 53.1% field goal efficiency, 40.3% three-point efficiency, and 90.6%\u00a0free-throw efficiency solidified her place in the MVP conversation.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udea8 NAPHEESA COLLIER JOINS RARE COMPANY: 50-40-90 CLUB \ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n

53.1% FG
40.3% 3PT
90.1% FT
Collier is just the 2nd player in WNBA history to hit 50-40-90 in a season: Elena Delle Donne (2019) Napheesa Collier (2025)#WelcometotheW<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/q6y0qHjimQ<\/a>
\u2014 WNBA (@WNBA) September 12, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

However, her campaign hit a snag in August when she sprained her ankle against the Las Vegas Aces. Missing 11 games gave Wilson the opening she needed to surge back into the race. Still, Collier returned with a vengeance, averaging 22.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.9 assists\u00a0in her final 10 games.<\/p>\n

Her ability to bounce back only reinforced why fans see her as one of the league\u2019s brightest stars. If she wins, this would be her first MVP award, which is somewhat surprising given her caliber and impact on the court.<\/p>\n

While Collier\u2019s numbers were historic, Wilson made her own statement with sheer dominance. Already a three-time MVP, Wilson reminded everyone why she\u2019s considered one of the greatest to ever play. She led the Aces on a blistering 16-game winning streak to close the season, scoring more than anyone else in 13 of those games.<\/p>\n

Over her final 10 contests, Wilson averaged 26.9 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks. This stretch could be the clincher for many voters. However, durability also became a factor. As Andrews later noted, she cast her own vote for Wilson, pointing to the fact that Wilson played 40 games while Collier appeared in only 33. In a race this tight, availability may just tip the scales.<\/p>\n

How Will the WNBA MVP Be Decided?<\/p>\n

The WNBA MVP will be chosen by a national panel of 60 sportswriters and broadcasters. Each voter ranks their top five candidates, and the player with the most total points wins. Unlike other awards, there\u2019s no fan vote, making media opinions like Andrews\u2019 all the more telling.<\/p>\n

The WNBA has released a schedule for when it will announce this year\u2019s award winners. MVP will be named Sunday, Sept. 21. pic.twitter.com\/mmj9ohngkw<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 ESPN Women\u2019s Hoops (@ESPN_WomenHoop) September 12, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

The voters rank their top five picks, and each spot comes with points: 10 for first, seven for second, five for third, three for fourth, and one for fifth. Add it all up, and whoever has the most points walks away with the MVP trophy.<\/p>\n

With Collier and Wilson both making history in their own ways, this year\u2019s MVP announcement, set for September 21, promises to be one of the most dramatic in league history. For now, the league shifts its focus to the playoffs. But make no mistake: the Collier vs. Wilson MVP showdown is already one of the season\u2019s defining battles.<\/p>\n