The Minnesota Lynx hold a two-game lead atop the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) standings following their July 20 victory against the Seattle Storm. The Golden State Valkyries, who had been enjoying a nine-game winning streak, fell to the Washington Mystics on the same day, causing them to drop from the top spot in the league. The Las Vegas Aces occupy third place, trailing Minnesota by two games.

As the WNBA's 30th anniversary season approaches its All-Star break in 2026, a review of each franchise’s all-time best player highlights the league’s rich history.

The Minnesota Lynx currently lead the standings with a 21-6 record. Their franchise legend is Maya Moore, a forward known for her impact during eight WNBA seasons before retiring early to focus on criminal justice reform efforts. Moore, a Jefferson City, Missouri native, was instrumental in securing four championships for the Lynx. She holds the franchise records for career points per game (18.1) and total steals (451), along with seven All-WNBA and six All-Star selections. This season, rookie Olivia Miles is making waves in Minnesota, leading all rookies in scoring and assists while aspiring to match Moore’s Rookie of the Year achievement.

The Golden State Valkyries (19-8) feature Veronica Burton as their franchise’s all-time top player despite being a relatively new team. Drafted from the Connecticut Sun during the expansion draft, Burton has been key to the Valkyries’ identity over two seasons. Averaging a career-high 11.9 points and 28.4 minutes per game this year, Burton helped the team compile a nine-game winning streak and ranks among the league’s top units on both offense and defense.

In third place, the Las Vegas Aces (18-7) are led by center A’ja Wilson, who made history in 2025 by becoming the first player in WNBA or NBA history to earn the scoring title, MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and Finals MVP all in the same season. Wilson’s game-winning shot secured Las Vegas’ third championship in five years. This season, Wilson leads the league with 25.5 points and 2.0 blocks per game and has been named an All-Star for the eighth time.

The Dallas Wings (17-9) rank fourth, with guard Arike Ogunbowale recognized as their greatest player. Ogunbowale, a four-time All-Star and the franchise’s all-time scoring leader, scored a critical three-pointer late in their recent overtime loss to the New York Liberty on July 20.

Other franchises highlighted include the Indiana Fever, led historically by Tamika Catchings, a ten-time top-10 MVP finisher and five-time Defensive Player of the Year; the Atlanta Dream, whose all-time best player is Angel McCoughtry, a five-time All-Star who guided the team to three Finals appearances; and the New York Liberty, who captured their first championship in 2024 under the leadership of Breanna Stewart, a six-time All-Star and reigning league MVP.

The Washington Mystics are anchored by Elena Delle Donne, a two-time league MVP and 2019 champion known for her versatility and shooting precision. Other notable franchise legends include Portland Fire’s Carla Leite, Toronto Tempo’s Marina Mabrey, Los Angeles Sparks’ Lisa Leslie, Chicago Sky’s Candace Parker, Phoenix Mercury’s Diana Taurasi, Connecticut Sun’s Alyssa Thomas, and Seattle Storm’s Sue Bird, the league’s all-time assists leader and four-time WNBA champion.

As the season progresses toward the midseason All-Star break, these rankings and profiles underscore the growing competition on the court and the deep talent underpinning the WNBA’s 30-year legacy.