Napheesa Collier had the honor of winning the inaugural Unrivaled MVP award in 2025, but she will miss the second season after having surgery on both ankles. That means the 2026 MVP race is completely wide open.
Unrivaled MVP odds aren’t currently available at the BetMGM online sportsbook, but I’ll be keeping track of the race by updating this page throughout the year.
Here’s a look at the top contenders and predictions for the 2026 Unrivaled MVP race:
Unrivaled MVP Favorites 2026
Despite there not being a basketball odds market at BetMGM, I’ve put together a list of players that I’d consider as the favorites for the Unrivaled MVP award in 2026. Check out this table for an updated list of the top MVP contenders:
| Player | Team | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Gray | Rose | 30.6 |
| Paige Bueckers | Breeze | 23.4 |
| Allisha Gray | Mist | 23 |
| Jackie Young | Laces | 20.2 |
| Breanna Stewart | Mist | 19.6 |
| Kelsey Plum | Phantom | 22.6 |
| Aliyah Boston | Phantom | 18.8 |
| Alyssa Thomas | Laces | 12.2 |
| Rhyne Howard | Vinyl | 21.2 |
| Kahleah Copper | Rose | 16 |
Who Will Win Unrivaled MVP in 2026?
In the early stages of Season 2, Chelsea Gray and Paige Bueckers are the leaders in the Unrivaled MVP race.
Gray leads all players with an average of 30.6 points per game, which is nearly three points higher than anyone else. She’s also averaging 5.6 assists and 4.4 rebounds per contest.
After guiding Rose to the first-ever championship last year, Gray is clearly suited to succeed in this three-on-three format. She’s the best passer in the league and might be the most clutch scorer as well. The only real question about Gray is her age, as it’s fair to wonder if the 33-year-old guard will maintain this form all year.
With that in mind, Bueckers could win this award in her first season with Unrivaled. She’s averaging 23.4 points, eight rebounds, and 6.8 assists per contest. Behind her all-around performance, Breeze have exceeded expectations during a 3-2 start to the year.
Breeze are the most popular team this season, and Bueckers is the most popular player.
This award will be determined by on-court performance, so team success is likely a key factor, as it typically is for MVP winners. The Lunar Owls had the best record (13-1) in the league last year, which boosted Collier’s MVP case.
With Breeze’s roster being the youngest in the field, it’s fair to wonder if they will win enough games for Bueckers to claim an MVP trophy.
As a result, I could see Mist stars Allisha Gray and Breanna Stewart emerging as MVP contenders. The same could be true for Jackie Young and Alyssa Thomas of the Laces. Those are two of the best teams in the league, led by four of the top players in Unrivaled.
But as things currently stand, Gray or Bueckers deserve to be favorites for this year’s Unrivaled MVP trophy.
Prediction: Paige Bueckers
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