A’ja Wilson, Nike ink blockbuster deal: New signature shoe launches in 2025
A’ja Wilson was named the 2024 WNBA MVP after a stellar season with the Las Vegas Aces
Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson during the 2024 WNBA season
WNBA superstar A’ja Wilson is continuing to make history both on and off the court, as the Las Vegas Aces forward has signed a six-year contract extension with Nike.
The deal, reportedly one of the most lucrative shoe endorsements for a women’s basketball player, solidifies Wilson’s growing influence in the sport.
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A’ja Wilson just did it
Wilson’s partnership with Nike, first announced in May when she joined the company’s roster of signature athletes, marks another major milestone with the upcoming release of her first signature shoe, the A’One.
The highly anticipated sneaker is set to hit the market in spring 2025, just ahead of the WNBA season.
“It’s been incredible working with Nike toward a dream of having my collection,”Wilson shared in a statement earlier this year.
“From my logo to the look of the shoe and the pieces throughout the collection, we’ve worked to make sure every detail is perfectly tuned to my game and style.”
The three-time WNBA MVP’s deal comes after an exceptional year, which saw her dominate the league and further cement her legacy.
Wilson became the first player to score over 1,000 points in a single WNBA season, finishing with a record-breaking 1,021.
She also added her second Olympic gold medal this summer, earning MVP honors for Team USA’s championship run in Paris.
A’ja Wilson’s star power keeps soaring
Wilson joins an exclusive list of WNBA athletes with signature shoes, including New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu and league legend Breanna Stewart.
Her deal also places her alongside other major Nike athletes like Serena Williams, Megan Rapinoe, and Naomi Osaka.
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The agreement highlights the growing commercial power of WNBA stars as the league continues to gain momentum.
For Wilson, this partnership represents more than just a shoe-it’s a symbol of her dominance, style, and influence as one of basketball’s most iconic figures.
Cameron Brink’s major career announcement ‘sparks’ excitement around the WNBA
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After starring as the anchor of the Stanford Cardinal, Cameron Brink became the #2 overall selection in the 2024 WNBA Draft — one spot behind Caitlin Clark. Now the centerpiece of the Los Angeles Sparks‘ rebuild, Brink began her rookie season in fine form for a growing, maturing team with a championship history.
But in a cruel twist of fate, Brink’s rookie season in the WNBA ended prematurely due to a torn ACL in her left knee. Brink continues to rehabilitate the injury six months after she sustained it, but exciting news about her future has come to light that promises to alter the course of her nascent pro career.
Brink to join Unrivaled
The offseason Unrivaled league begins next month in Miami, an opportunity for WNBA stars like Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier to continue competing in the league’s lengthy offseason. It was confimed Tuesday that Brink has become the 3-on-3 league’s newest member, signing a multi-season contract that will see her take the court for the Lunar Owls in 2026.
Brink’s new teammates in the offseason league include star guards Natasha Cloud and Skylar Diggins-Smith, in addition to reigning Defensive Player of the Year Collier and reigning All-Star Game MVP Allisha Gray. Even though she won’t take the court for another year, Brink has revealed to People magazine that a conversation with her godbrother — one Stephen Curry — helped her come to a decision.
“He thinks it’s a great idea and he knows I love the round three basketball,” Brink explained.
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Though Brink should be ready for the start of the 2025 WNBA season — the league’s longest ever, with a 44-game schedule — she believes that joining Unrivaled will make her a better basketball player, allowing her to hone her skills as the Sparks continue to build toward title contention.
“It’s just a really great way to train in a different way and build up your skill, not playing five-on-five,” Brink told People. “It’s just going to be completely different and I think it’s really going to aid people with their skills, everything.”
