WNBA 2025 Season Awards Tracker

The WNBA season is in full swing, and the race for the major awards is heating up. Here's a breakdown of the top contenders for MVP, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, and more.

MVP

Front-runner: Napheesa Collier, Minnesota Lynx Napheesa Collier is having a phenomenal season, leading the league in scoring with an average of 25.5 points per game. She is also excelling in rebounds, steals, and blocks, making her the clear favorite for the MVP award. Collier's performance has been instrumental in keeping the Lynx undefeated.

Top Challenger: A'ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces A'ja Wilson, a three-time MVP, is having another strong season, averaging 22.0 points and 9.9 rebounds. Despite the Aces' inconsistent start, Wilson remains a formidable contender.

Rookie of the Year

Front-runner: Kiki Iriafen, Washington Mystics Kiki Iriafen, the No. 4 pick in the draft, is making a significant impact in her rookie season. She is close to averaging a double-double and has been a dominant force on the boards.

Top Challengers: Sonia Citron, Washington Mystics; Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings Sonia Citron and Paige Bueckers are also strong candidates, with Citron showcasing her shooting prowess and Bueckers expected to make a push once she returns from injury.

Defensive Player of the Year

Front-runner: Natasha Cloud, New York Liberty Natasha Cloud has been a defensive stalwart for the Liberty, helping the team maintain the league's best defensive rating. Her perimeter defense and tenacity have been key to New York's success.

Top Challengers: Jonquel Jones, New York Liberty; Napheesa Collier, Minnesota Lynx; A'ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces Jonquel Jones and Napheesa Collier are also strong contenders, with both players excelling on the defensive end.

Most Improved Player

Front-runner: Allisha Gray, Atlanta Dream Allisha Gray is having a career-best season, averaging 20.1 points and shooting 42.9% from beyond the arc. Her improvement has been a major factor in the Dream's success.

Top Challengers: Natasha Cloud, New York Liberty; Aliyah Boston, Indiana Fever; Azura Stevens, Los Angeles Sparks; Lexie Hull, Indiana Fever Natasha Cloud, Aliyah Boston, Azura Stevens, and Lexie Hull are also in the mix, with each showing significant improvement this season.

Sixth Player of the Year

Front-runner: Kennedy Burke, New York Liberty Kennedy Burke has been a key contributor off the bench for the Liberty, averaging 9.3 points and shooting 59% from beyond the arc. Her defensive versatility has also been crucial.

Top Challengers: Natisha Heideman, Minnesota Lynx; Jessica Shepard, Minnesota Lynx Natisha Heideman and Jessica Shepard have been valuable reserves for the Lynx, providing consistent production off the bench.

Coach of the Year

Front-runner: Nate Tibbetts, Phoenix Mercury Nate Tibbetts has done an excellent job with the Mercury, leading the team to a 6-4 record despite significant roster turnover. His ability to integrate new players has been impressive.

Top Challengers: Sandy Brondello, New York Liberty; Cheryl Reeve, Minnesota Lynx; Karl Smesko, Atlanta Dream Sandy Brondello, Cheryl Reeve, and Karl Smesko are also strong candidates, with each coach leading their team to a strong start this season.

Stay tuned as we continue to track the WNBA awards race throughout the season.