Open Extended ReactionsThe 2025 WNBA season has had its share of exceptional individual performances. Veteran stars such as the Minnesota Lynx's Napheesa Collier and Las Vegas Aces' A'ja Wilson have continued to dazzle. Jump to:MVP | Rookie of Year | Defensive Player of YearMost Improved | Sixth Player | Coach of YearMVPKendra Andrews: Napheesa Collier, Minnesota LynxKevin Pelton: Napheesa Collier, Minnesota LynxAlexa Philippou: Napheesa Collier, Minnesota LynxMichael Voepel: Napheesa Collier, Minnesota LynxESPN's front-runner: Napheesa Collier, Minnesota LynxShe is leading the WNBA in scoring (23.5 PPG) while playing for the league's first-place team. She was the runner-up for the MVP honor last season, when Minnesota made the WNBA Finals. Defensive Player of the YearAndrews: Napheesa Collier, Minnesota LynxPelton: Gabby Williams, Seattle StormPhilippou: Napheesa Collier, Minnesota LynxVoepel: Napheesa Collier, Minnesota LynxESPN's front-runner: Napheesa Collier, Minnesota LynxCollier is the reigning defensive player of the year and looks to become the seventh player to win the award in back-to-back seasons (Tamika Catchings did it twice).