Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Washington Mystics after suffering a right wrist injury during Tuesday’s 87-78 loss to the New York Liberty. The two-time WNBA MVP underwent an MRI on Wednesday morning to assess the severity of the injury.
Wilson, known for her upbeat personality, took to social media with a lighthearted update: “Welp! Nothing wakes you up like the sound of an MRI machine lol!” she posted. “But just wanna say thank you all for prayers! NYL thank you soooo much for the quick help & privacy—I truly appreciate it. To my squad, thank you for preventing my crash out lol! God has a plan that I’ll never question. We are gonna be alright!”
How the Injury Happened
The injury occurred just six minutes into the second quarter when Wilson landed hard on her right arm after attempting a layup. She remained on the court for several minutes while teammates and medical staff attended to her before eventually getting up under her own power. She briefly continued playing but was later ruled out at halftime and did not return.
Wilson, who leads the Aces with averages of 20.7 points and 8.7 rebounds per game, has already missed three games this season due to concussion protocol. The Aces managed a 2-1 record in her absence, but her potential extended loss would be a significant blow to the defending champions.
Hammon Stresses Caution
Aces head coach Becky Hammon emphasized that the team will prioritize Wilson’s long-term health over rushing her back. “Err on the side of safety with her,” Hammon said postgame. “Big picture, our season is bigger than just this one game, so we want to make sure she’s not putting herself at any risk of injuring anything or damaging anything.”
She added that Wilson’s impact is irreplaceable: “[Wilson] changes the whole dynamic of both ends of the floor for us. You’re never going to replace that. You can’t replace that—for sure not with one person, two, maybe even three or four. It’s about us fighting and sticking together and figuring it out.”
What’s Next for the Aces?
If Wilson is sidelined, the Aces will rely more heavily on their supporting cast, including Jackie Young, Kelsey Plum, and Chelsea Gray, to step up in scoring and defense. The team has shown resilience without her before, but her absence would test their depth against a Mystics squad looking to climb the standings.
Fans and analysts will await further updates on Wilson’s MRI results, but her optimistic social media post suggests she’s in good spirits. Whether she suits up Thursday or not, the Aces will need to adapt quickly to maintain their championship momentum.