WNBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) Ladder Race 2025: Sabrina Ionescu enters the Top 5 (Week 11)

This week's WNBA Most Valuable Player ladder race had some movement, with New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu entering the top 5.

Napheesa Collier remains the favorite to win the WNBA MVP, with Alyssa Thomas right on her tail. A'ja Wilson had a down week amid the struggles of the Las Vegas Aces, while Allisha Gray rediscovered her shooting touch after going cold the past few weeks.

With all that out of the way, let's look at the Week 11 WNBA MVP power rankings brought to you by Sportskeeda.

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2025 WNBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) Ladder Race - Week 11

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#5 - Sabrina Ionescu | Guard | New York Liberty

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

• Week 10 Ranking - NR
• Games Played (Week 11) - 4 GP (2 W, 2 L)
• Average (Week 11) - 22.3 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 7.0 APG, 1.5 SPG, 0.8 BPG
• Average (Season) - 19.3 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 5.8 APG, 1.5 SPG, 0.5 BPG

Sabrina Ionescu has been on fire since the season resumed, averaging 22.3 points, 5.5 rebounds and 7.0 assists in her last four games. Ionescu needs to replicate these displays to stay in the top 5 of the WNBA power rankings.

Ionescu will need to shoulder more responsibility if Breanna Stewart is sidelined due to a leg injury. While Stewart avoided a significant injury, she was absent as the New York Liberty began their four-game road trip with a loss to the Dallas Wings.

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#4 - Allisha Gray | Guard | Atlanta Dream

Allisha Gray | Guard | Atlanta Dream (Photo: IMAGN)

• Week 10 Ranking - No. 4
• Games Played (Week 11) - 3 GP (2 W, 1 L)
• Average (Week 11) - 21.3 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 3.3 APG, 2.3 SPG, 0.0 BPG
• Average (Season) - 18.7 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 3.9 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.4 BPG

One of the knocks on Allisha Gray heading into the second half of the season was her shooting. Gray answered her critics by averaging 21.3 points in the Atlanta Dream's first three games since the WNBA All-Star break.

The lefty shot near her season average in those three games, which resulted in wins over the Phoenix Mercury and Minnesota Lynx. Those are statement wins for the Dream since the Mercury and Lynx are two of the top three teams in the league.

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

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

• Week 10 Ranking - No. 2
• Games Played (Week 11) - 4 GP (2 W, 2 L)
• Average (Week 11) - 18.3 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 4.3 APG, 1.8 SPG, 2.5 BPG
• Average (Season) - 21.6 PPG, 9.1 RPG, 3.4 APG, 1.6 SPG, 2.4 BPG

A'ja Wilson averaged 18.3 points and 8.8 rebounds in four games, dropping a spot in the WNBA MVP power rankings. Wilson is still the engine that keeps the Las Vegas Aces running, though it's unclear if the franchise has what it takes to finish strong.

The reigning MVP can't do it all by herself, so her teammates need to step up. Chelsea Gray is having a down year, while Jewell Loyd hasn't adapted to coach Becky Hammon's system. Jackie Young is also having a solid season, but the team's struggles have overshadowed everything in Sin City.

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#2 - Alyssa Thomas | Forward | Phoenix Mercury

Alyssa Thomas | Forward | Phoenix Mercury (Photo: IMAGN)

• Week 10 Ranking - No. 3
• Games Played (Week 11) - 3 GP (1 W, 2 L)
• Average (Week 11) - 18.0 PPG, 11.7 RPG, 8.3 APG, 1.7 SPG, 0.3 BPG
• Average (Season) - 15.7 PPG, 8.0 RPG, 9.4 APG, 1.5 SPG, 0.5 BPG

The Phoenix Mercury had a shaky return from the WNBA All-Star break with just one win in three games in the past week. However, Alyssa Thomas continued her hot streak, averaging a near triple-double of 18.0 points, 11.7 rebounds and 8.3 assists.

Thomas can't do it by herself, but she has proven that she's the heart of the Mercury offense. She'll need Satou Sabally and Kahleah Copper to regain their confidence after battling injuries this season.

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#1 - Napheesa Collier | Forward | Minnesota Lynx

Napheesa Collier | Forward | Minnesota Lynx (Photo: IMAGN)

• Week 10 Ranking - No. 1
• Games Played (Week 11) - 3 GP (2 W, 1 L)
• Average (Week 11) - 25.3 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 4.3 APG, 2.0 SPG, 2.0 BPG
• Average (Season) - 23.5 PPG, 7.7 RPG, 3.5 APG, 1.8 SPG, 1.6 BPG

Napheesa Collier is still the undoubted No. 1 in the WNBA MVP power rankings this week. The Minnesota Lynx superstar has been as consistent as ever, averaging 25.3 points and 8.3 rebounds per game this past week.

The Lynx had some hiccups along the way, including a loss to the Atlanta Dream. They might need to make a move at the trade deadline to solidify their status as championship favorites. Collier is doing her part, so the Lynx need to do theirs.

Edited by Juan Paolo David