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The Washington Mystics are 11-11 heading into the WNBA’s All-Star break. Washington sits just behind the Indiana Fever in seventh place in the standings. However, the most impressive thing about Washington’s turnaround is that the team’s catalysts are rookies. Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron have held their own against Breanna Stewart, A’ja Wilson, and the […]

A’ja Wilson has been an inspiration for many people, not only for what she does on the court, but off the court as well. The Las Vegas Aces star has a big fan base, and even people in the league are looking up to her, including Connecticut Sun rookie Saniya Rivers. During All-Star Weekend, Rivers […]

A’ja Wilson is back for another All-Star weekend, but there is a lot of uncertainty around her availability during the game. The Las Vegas Aces star is still nursing a wrist injury that she suffered a few games ago, but she has still been able to suit up in play. When asked if she would […]

WNBA All-Star Weekend in Indiana has kicked off, and before any of the ladies hit the floor for any of the activities, they made sure to serve looks on the Orange Carpet. Everyone who stepped on the carpet showed off their best, and they also stopped to answer questions from the media. A’ja Wilson and […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings were defeated by the Las Vegas Aces on Wednesday night, losing by a final score of 90-86. One of the primary concerns the Wings dealt with was a clear inability to contain A’ja Wilson. The Aces superstar was getting to her spots with minimal trouble, and she often either […]

The Las Vegas Aces have been anything but consistent this season, but the one constant has been the incredible play of All-Star A’ja Wilson. The Aces got a big win against the Dallas Wings on Wednesday, 90-86, and A’ja Wilson continued to put herself in the WNBA record books with an eye-opening stat line. Against […]

The Las Vegas Aces have taken a step back during the 2025 WNBA season. Las Vegas has a 10-11 record after getting a big win, 104-102, against Golden State on Saturday. There were a few former Aces in the house who received a warm welcome from their former team. The Aces did a classy move […]

A’ja Wilson’s pregame outfit ahead of Saturday’s matchup between the Las Vegas Aces and Golden State Valkyries garnered plenty of attention. Wilson has been settling herself back into the Aces’ rotation after missing their previous contest against the Washington Mystics on July 10. She suffered a wrist injury against the New York Liberty on July […]

The Las Vegas Aces came into their Saturday matchup against the Golden State Valkyries needing a win to keep pace in the WNBA standings. They got the win, 104-102, and Aces star A’ja Wilson reached a WNBA milestone in scoring in the process. The WNBA milestone that A’ja Wilson reached was moving into the top […]

Two days after suffering a wrist injury against the New York Liberty, A’ja Wilson will miss her fourth game of the 2025 season. The star center’s wrist ailment will force her out of the Las Vegas Aces’ Thursday night tilt against the Washington Mystics. After participating in shootaround, the Aces downgraded Wilson from questionable to […]

The Las Vegas Aces could be dealt a double black eye after their loss to the New York Liberty at Barclays Center on Tuesday. Aside from absorbing their 10th defeat of the season, 87-78, the Aces also lost star center A’ja Wilson to a right wrist injury in the second quarter. She was visibly in […]

Amid a disappointing regular season so far, the Las Vegas Aces suffered a major blow when franchise star A’ja Wilson left the team’s 87-78 loss to the New York Liberty on Tuesday early due to a wrist injury. Wilson did not leave the game immediately after suffering the injury in an effort to help her […]

Three-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson is getting an MRI on her right wrist on Wednesday, Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon confirmed following Tuesday’s loss to the New York Liberty. The injury occurred in the middle of the second quarter when Wilson took a hard fall while getting fouled on a left-handed layup attempt. […]

The Las Vegas Aces have been on a rollercoaster this season, as they haven’t seemed to catch any momentum. Another thing that has hurt their season is A’ja Wilson suffering injuries, and she recently suffered another one in their latest game against the New York Liberty. Six minutes into the second quarter, Wilson landed on […]

The New York Liberty and the Last Vegas Aces are battling in a matchup between the last three WNBA Champions on Tuesday night, and a clash that has become the premier rivalry in women’s basketball this decade. However, in this edition of the game, one of the stars of the show went down. Aces star […]

With the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game fast approaching from Indianapolis, it’ll be a momentous time to celebrate the newest heights of the WNBA and its players. Las Vegas Aces’ franchise Center A’ja Wilson will be making her seventh All-Star appearance as she hopes to bring her city yet another championship ring. To celebrate the occasion, […]

The Las Vegas Aces’ season has been one of the WNBA’s biggest disappointments in 2025. Even though reigning MVP A’ja Wilson called herself and her team out for playing poorly, nothing has changed. After a 27-point road loss to the Indiana Fever on Thursday, head coach Beck Hammon and the Aces decided to make a […]

On a night when the Las Vegas Aces needed every ounce of determination, A’ja Wilson showed once again why she belongs among the all-time greats. Inside a packed Footprint Center, Wilson delivered a performance that will be etched into WNBA history. She piled up 26 points, 18 rebounds, and 7 assists to lead the Aces […]

Just two days after being selected No. 1 overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2025 NBA Draft, Cooper Flagg is already showing his support for the local basketball scene. The former Duke standout attended the WNBA showdown between the Dallas Wings and Indiana Fever at American Airlines Center on June 27, immersing himself in […]

A’ja Wilson never needed a fairytale ending. She’s been writing her own story from the moment she stepped on a WNBA court. But after becoming the fastest player in league history to reach 5,000 career points, the Las Vegas Aces star revealed her favorite animated tale still plays a role in her journey: The Princess […]

With the WNBA season fully underway, the Las Vegas Aces will be looking to forge their path back into the WNBA Finals. They’re led by reigning MVP A’ja Wilson who’s had one of the biggest offseasons of her career. Recently making history and releasing her first signature sneaker with Nike, the two sides will introduce […]

The Las Vegas Aces have not gotten off to their typical hot start in 2025, going just 5-7 through the first 12 games. As they continue to work out the kinks, A’ja Wilson believes impatient Aces fans are “spoiled” by the team’s back-to-back titles in 2022 and 2023. Wilson, who missed three games with a […]

Las Vegas Aces superstar and reigning WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson made up for lost time on Friday night. Wilson, who missed the previous three games while in concussion protocol, returned against the Seattle Storm in a big way, scoring 20 points and pulling down 14 rebounds. Additionally, Wilson finished with a pair of assists and […]

A’ja Wilson has a chance to return from injury for the Las Vegas Aces ahead of Friday’s matchup against the Seattle Storm. Wilson suffered a concussion in the Aces’ contest against the Los Angeles Sparks on June 11. She has since missed the team’s last three games as Las Vegas went 1-2 in her absence. […]

The Las Vegas Aces provided an official injury update on star forward A’ja Wilson ahead of Tuesday’s matchup against the Minnesota Lynx. Wilson suffered a concussion in the Aces’ contest against the Los Angeles Sparks on June 11. She has since missed the team’s last two games as Las Vegas went 1-1 in her absence. […]

The Las Vegas Aces had a final injury update for star forward A’ja Wilson heading into Sunday’s matchup against the Phoenix Mercury. Wilson suffered a concussion in the Aces’ last contest against the Los Angeles Sparks on June 11. Not only did Las Vegas sustain a 97-89 defeat, they also lost their star player as […]

With fans awaiting an injury update for Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson after she left Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Sparks in what was deemed a head injury. While original updates were uncertain regarding the Aces’ forward, it’s now confirmed that she will not suit up as the Aces take on the Dallas […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson is officially listed as doubtful for Friday night’s home matchup against the Dallas Wings due to a head injury sustained in Wednesday’s loss to the Los Angeles Sparks, per the Associated Press. Wilson, a three-time WNBA MVP and widely considered one of the league’s premier players, exited early in […]

Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson exited Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Sparks early after suffering a head injury. The Aces were ultimately defeated at home, losing by a final score of 97-89. After the game, Aces head coach Becky Hammon reportedly said the situation is uncertain and Wilson will meet with a doctor […]

The Las Vegas Aces have been a mainstay as a powerhouse at the top of the WNBA over the last few years, but that position feels tenuous at the start of the 2025 season. Becky Hammon and company are off to a bit of a rocky start this year, and things went from bad to […]

There’s no denying the affection South Carolina basketball coach Dawn Staley has for her former player, A’ja Wilson. The love is reciprocal, as Wilson credits Staley for her success in both college and the WNBA.  On Wednesday, Staley expressed her appreciation for Wilson by hosting an “A’One Day” at South Carolina’s basketball camp. On her […]

If Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin had a skeptical first impression of Caitlin Clark while at Iowa, she appeared not to have that with A’ja Wilson on the Aces.  In an interview on the Bird’s Eye View podcast, Martin led in on what it was like playing with Wilson during her rookie season with […]

Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard has had an electrifying start to the 2025 WNBA season, including her recent rallying effort to help the Dream topple the Seattle Storm. But there might be an underlying reason why Howard has been hitting another gear so far this season. Howard appeared on the “Up the Score w/ AP” […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson has been enjoying time in more spotlight than usual lately, thanks to the release of the “A’One,” her first signature shoe with Nike. The original “Pink A’ura” colorway sold out within minutes of hitting the virtual shelves, and no one was more proud than Wilson’s parents. A’ja’s parents Roscoe […]

After claiming her third MVP award in 2024, A’ja Wilson is already collecting more trophies in 2025. Following three more strong performances, the Las Vegas Aces center earned the Week 2 WNBA Western Conference Player of the Week award. The league announced the winners on Tuesday morning on its social media pages. Wilson earned the […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson is no stranger to praise and accolades, but it might hit a little differently when it’s coming from her rookie. After the Aces held off the Seattle Storm’s comeback attempt to secure a 75-70 Commissioner’s Cup win, the 13th overall pick Aaliyah Nye didn’t hesitate to gush about Wilson’s […]

South Carolina Women’s Basketball coach and basketball legend Dawn Staley is all over the place. In late April, the city of Columbia honored Staley with a statue celebrating her accomplishments for the state and the sport.  Her recently published memoir  “Uncommon Favor: Basketball, North Philly, My Mother, and the Life Lessons I Learned from All […]

The Los Angeles Sparks were defeated 96-81 by the Las Vegas Aces on Friday night in Kelsey Plum’s return to play her former team. A’ja Wilson played at an MVP level, scoring 36 points and adding 13 rebounds, six assists, three steals and three blocks. However, how did Plum play against the team that she […]

Who doesn’t love a good, friendly rivalry? The Las Vegas Aces played a riddle of familiar faces against the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday at Michelob Ultra and came out on top 96-81. A’ja Wilson had 35 points and 13 rebounds, another impressive night for the three-time MVP. But her spectacular night was about more […]