WNBA Power Rankings: Player Rankings 2024

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New York Liberty's Breanna Stewart (30) drives past Las Vegas Aces' A'ja Wilson (22) during the second half in Game 3 of a WNBA basketball final playoff series, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in New York.
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Shane Jackson @Sjacksonmgm May 22, 2024, 3:13 PM
  • A'ja Wilson is the best WNBA player in 2024.
  • Breanna Stewart is No. 2 after winning last year's MVP award.

The WNBA’s talent pool continues to improve, with promising young standouts like Caitlin Clark joining the league this season.

While Clark didn’t make the list in these initial player rankings, she will probably leave her imprint on the league soon. 

For now, the best players in the league will be familiar names for those paying attention to the latest WNBA MVP odds at the BetMGM online sportsbook.

WNBA Player Power Rankings 2024

RANKPLAYERTEAM
1A’ja WilsonLas Vegas Aces
2Breanna StewartNew York Liberty
3Alyssa ThomasConnecticut Sun
4Napheesa CollierMinnesota Lynx
5Nneka OgwumikeSeattle Storm
6Jonquel JonesNew York Liberty
7Jewell LoydSeattle Storm
8Jackie YoungLas Vegas Aces
9Chelsea GrayLas Vegas Aces
10Kelsey PlumLas Vegas Aces

1. A’ja Wilson

Despite finishing third in the WNBA MVP voting last year, Wilson is the best player in the league until further notice. 

The dominant two-way superstar is in her prime and leading the way for an Aces team coming off back-to-back titles. This could be Wilson’s best season yet, as evidenced by her current price to win a third MVP award.

2. Breanna Stewart

Stewart secured a second MVP trophy last summer in her first season with the New York Liberty.

After last year’s runner-up finish, the Liberty remain the biggest threat to the Aces in the WNBA Championship odds. Stewart will now try to help New York claim its first title in franchise history.

3. Alyssa Thomas

Thomas deserves a high ranking after finishing runner-up in last year’s MVP race. She averaged 15.5 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 7.9 assists per game to lead the Sun to the semifinals.

4. Napheesa Collier

After a fourth-place finish in the WNBA MVP voting last year, Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier has emerged as one of the top players in the league.

Collier averaged 21.5 points and 8.5 rebounds per game last year to lead the Lynx to the playoffs. If Minnesota can finish higher in the WNBA standings, Collier could become a more legitimate contender in the MVP race.

5. Nneka Ogwumike

Despite playing on a Los Angeles Sparks team that won 17 games last year, forward Nneka Ogwumike finished sixth in the WNBA MVP race.

After a dozen seasons with the Sparks, Ogwumike has joined the Seattle Storm to have more on-court success this season. The Storm are considered the third-best team in the league behind the Aces and Liberty.

Ogwumike, who was the league’s MVP in 2016, will play a key role in determining Seattle’s chances of contending for a title in a top-heavy league.

6. Jonquel Jones

Part of the reason why the Liberty dealt with growing pains last year was due to Jones’ health. The 2021 MVP is fully healthy and playing like one of the best players in the league to start this season.

7. Jewell Loyd

Loyd led the league in scoring with an average of 24.7 points per game in 2023, proving she can shoulder more of the burden for the Storm when necessary.

8. Jackie Young

The talented young Aces guard has somehow taken two different leaps the last two seasons. Young is one of the more dynamic players in the league.

9. Chelsea Gray

The Las Vegas point guard is sidelined for now, but it’s only a matter of time before she reminds everyone why she’s one of the most-impactful players in the WNBA.

10. Kelsey Plum

The Aces have plenty of talent in the backcourt, and Plum can still take over offensively when her team needs her scoring and playmaking.

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Shane Jackson

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Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.

Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.