In the 2026 WNBA GM Survey released on May 5, 15 general managers voted on various topics about the upcoming season. When asked who they would build a team around, 33% selected 2025 Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers, while 2024 Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark and current MVP A'ja Wilson tied for second place with 20% each. This marks a significant shift from 2025, when Clark received 50% of the vote for this category. palladian.co.za
The survey also named the Las Vegas Aces as the favorites to repeat as champions (40%), A'ja Wilson as the likely MVP winner (60%), and Chelsea Gray as the best point guard (73%).
