Wilson and Smith each had deserving cases to in the DPOY award this season. Both of them anchored one of the top defenses in the league, controlling games by denying opponents in the paint. However, ...

Smith and Wilson are the first pair to split the honor, both receiving 29 votes from media members who select the end-of-season awards.

For the third time in four seasons, Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson has been named the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year. But this time there is a twist. Wilson will share the award with Minnesota ...

NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2025 – Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith and Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson have been named the 2025 Kia WNBA Co-Defensive Players of the Year, the WNBA announced today. This ...

Cheryl Reeve recalled a playoff game in 2024 in which the 6-foot-4 Alanna Smith walked off the floor at halftime shouting, “Can I get some help?” Smith was tasked with guarding what Reeve described as ...

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson was voted WNBA Defensive Player of the Year on Thursday for the third time in four seasons, sharing the award this time with Alanna Smith of the ...

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) and forward Alanna Smith (8) against the Phoenix Mercury at PHX Arena. / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Stifling defense was one of the signatures of the ...

September 18 - Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith and Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson were named WNBA Co-Defensive Players of the Year on Thursday. Both players received 29 votes from a national ...