WNBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) Ladder Race 2024: Top 5 candidates ft. A'ja Wilson (Week 10)

The WNBA is currently on a break following a successful All-Star Weekend in Phoenix, Arizona. Team WNBA, led by Arike Ogunbowale, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, defeated Team USA in the All-Star Game. The season will resume following the 2024 Paris Olympics on Aug. 15.

But before the MVP Ladder takes a break as well, let's look at the final rankings of the first half of the regular season. A'ja Wilson remains the favorite to win the award for the third time in her legendary career. Napheesa Collier's injury has prevented her from making it an interesting race.

Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty and Alyssa Thomas of the Connecticut Sun could test Wilson in the second half of the season as well. Sabrina Ionescu continues to flourish in her best campaign yet, while Kahleah Copper, Jewell Loyd and Caitlin Clark could make their way in after the break.

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WNBA 2024 Most Valuable Player Ladder - Week 10

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#5 - Jewell Loyd | Guard | Seattle Storm

Jewell Loyd | Guard | Seattle Storm (Photo: IMAGN)

• Last Week's Ranking: NR
• Games Played (Week 10) - 1 GP (1 W, 0 L)
• Average (Week 10) - 30.0 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 7.0 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0.0 BPG
• Average (Season) - 20.1 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 4.1 APG, 1.4 SPG, 0.2 BPG

Jewell Loyd is back in the Top 5 of the WNBA MVP ladder for Week 10 after his performance in the Seattle Storm's win over the LA Sparks. Loyd had 30 points, six rebounds and seven assists the Storm finished the first half of the season with the fourth-best record in the league at 17-8.

In the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game, Loyd played just 13 minutes for Team USA and was held scoreless on 0-for-3 shooting.

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#4 - Sabrina Ionescu | Guard | New York Liberty

Sabrina Ionescu | Guard | New York Liberty (Photo: IMAGN)

• Last Week's Ranking: #4
• Games Played (Week 10) - 1 GP (1 W, 0 L)
• Average (Week 10) - 30.0 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 5.0 APG, 2.0 SPG, 0.0 BPG
• Average (Season) - 19.8 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 6.1 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0.3 BPG

Sabrina Ionescu remained at No. 4 in the WNBA MVP ladder this week since she helped the New York Liberty beat the Connecticut Sun. The Liberty have won the last two games of the first half of the regular season without Breanna Stewart.

Ionescu's 30 points were enough to beat fellow MVP candidate Alyssa Thomas. However, the Oregon product was limited to just five points in the WNBA All-Star Game.

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#3 - Alyssa Thomas | Forward | Connecticut Sun

Alyssa Thomas | Forward | Connecticut Sun (Photo: IMAGN)

• Last Week's Ranking: #3
• Games Played (Week 10) - 1 GP (0 W, 1 L)
• Average (Week 10) - 16.0 PPG, 8.0 RPG, 5.0 APG, 1.0 SPG 1.0 BPG
• Average (Season) - 11.4 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 7.6 APG, 1.5 SPG 0.5 BPG

Alyssa Thomas maintained her rank in the Top 3 of the WNBA ladder this week after a strong performance in the loss to the New York Liberty. Thomas had 16 points, eight rebounds and five assists. She should have done more to halt the Liberty's winning streak.

In the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game, Thomas was on the floor for 18 minutes and finished with four points, five rebounds and two steals.

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#2 - Breanna Stewart | Forward | New York Liberty

Breanna Stewart | Forward | New York Liberty (Photo: IMAGN)

• Last Week's Ranking: #2
• Games Played (Week 10) - 0 GP (0 W, 0 L)
• Average (Week 10) - 0.0 PPG, 0.0 RPG, 0.0 APG, 0.0 SPG, 0.0 BPG
• Average (Season) - 19.3 PPG, 9.0 RPG, 4.0 APG, 2.0 SPG, 1.5 BPG

Breanna Stewart did not play the New York Liberty's last two games before the start of the Olympic break. Stewart remained in her place since Alyssa Thomas and Sabrina Ionescu did not enough to warrant moving into the No. 2 spot.

The reigning MVP was dealing with a hamstring injury but played in the WNBA All-Star Game for Team USA. She finished with a team-high 31 points plus 10 rebounds and three assists.

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#1 - A'ja Wilson | Forward | Las Vegas Aces

A'ja Wilson | Forward | Las Vegas Aces (Photo: IMAGN)

• Last Week's Ranking: #1
• Games Played (Week 10) - 1 GP (0 W, 1 L)
• Average (Week 10) - 28.0 PPG, 14.0 RPG, 0.0 APG, 3.0 SPG, 5.0 BPG
• Average (Season) - 27.2 PPG, 12.0 RPG, 2.4 APG, 1.9 SPG, 2.9 BPG

During the coverage of the All-Star Game, there was talk about A'ja Wilson possibly having the best season in league history. Wilson finished the first half of the regular season with 28 points, 14 rebounds, three steals and five blocks against the Chicago Sky.

Wilson was also fantastic in the WNBA All-Star Game with 22 points, six rebounds, three assists and three steals. She is expected to lead Team USA in their quest for another gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics.