A'ja Wilson and Allisha Gray recognized as WNBA's August Players of the Month

In the exciting month of August, two standout players, A'ja Wilson and Allisha Gray, have been making waves in the WNBA. Their exceptional performances have not only boosted their individual statistics but also propelled their teams towards the playoffs.

A'ja Wilson, the centre for the Las Vegas Aces, has been on a roll this season. Through September 1, she leads the WNBA in several categories, including total points (841), points off turnovers (4.6), and second-chance points (3.7). Wilson also ranks second in scoring (23.4) and rebounds (10.1), and has the second-most total blocks (80) in the league. Remarkably, Wilson has scored at least 20 points per game in every month of the 2025 season.

In August, Wilson extended her record for the most monthly awards in WNBA history, surpassing Tina Charles. She was named WNBA Player of the Month for August in the Western Conference, and also picked up three consecutive Player of the Week awards in the same month. Wilson's impressive statistics in August include averaging 25.5 points, 11.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.8 blocks, and 1.4 steals. She also posted eight double-doubles and six 30-point games.

Meanwhile, Allisha Gray, the guard for the Atlanta Dream, has also been shining bright. She shot 48.5 percent during the month, surpassed 400 career 3-pointers, becoming the 37th player in WNBA history to reach the mark. Gray also logged her 37th consecutive double-digit scoring effort in August, another team record. Her average statistics for August stand at 19.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.9 assists.

Gray's performances have been instrumental in helping the Atlanta Dream clinch a playoff berth and set a new franchise high for single-season victories. One of her top outings came against Minnesota, where she scored 27 points, four rebounds, and three steals. Gray also made history by becoming the first guard in WNBA history to win the monthly award three times in a single season.

The accolades of A'ja Wilson and Allisha Gray highlight the balance of emerging and established talent in this year's playoff race. Their consistent performances and team contributions have undoubtedly made them key players to watch in the upcoming WNBA playoffs.