Is A’ja Wilson Playing Tonight? Latest Update on Aces Star's Wrist Injury Ahead of Mystics Clash

A'ja Wilson suffered a right wrist injury during the Las Vegas Aces' game against the New York Liberty. The injury occurred when she fell awkwardly after contact with Leonie Fiebich during a routine drive to the basket, forcing her to exit the game after only 14 minutes of play.

The Liberty defeated the Aces 87-78 in this matchup between former and reigning WNBA champions. Sabrina Ionescu led New York with 28 points, supported by Breanna Stewart and Leonie Fiebich, each contributing 15 points. Jackie Young scored 19 points for Las Vegas.

Following the injury, Aces head coach Becky Hammon confirmed Wilson would undergo an MRI on Wednesday. Subsequently, it was announced that Wilson, a two-time WNBA champion averaging 20.7 points and 8.7 rebounds this season, is officially ruled out for the Aces' upcoming game against the Washington Mystics. This decision stands despite her participation in a pre-game shootaround where she was listed as questionable, suggesting the franchise aims to avoid aggravating the injury.

Wilson's absence is a significant blow to the struggling Aces, who lack a suitable replacement for the seven-time All-Star. Her injury struggles continue, having already missed three consecutive games earlier in the season due to concussion protocol. The team's lack of roster depth, stemming from the offseason losses of Kelsey Plum, Alysha Clark, Tiffany Hayes, and Kate Martin, is highlighted as a major issue. Wilson leads the team in points, rebounds, steals, and blocks, and beyond Young, consistent contributions from players like Jewell Loyd and Chelsea Gray are needed.

The Aces face a challenging matchup against the Washington Mystics, who feature a strong rookie duo in Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron, along with in-form player Brittany Sykes.