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A’ja Wilson made history during the Las Vegas Aces-New York Liberty game on Saturday. Although Las Vegas ended up losing the contest 92-78, that did not stop Wilson from accomplishing a historic feat, according to Alexa Philippou of ESPN. “Some history for A’ja Wilson, whose 24 points have kept the Aces in this: She’s now […]

The WNBA season starts tonight. Both Caitlin Clark and A’ja Wilson are hoping to lead their teams to a successful season and are the two betting favorites to win the MVP award ahead of the season. Believe it or not, the sophomore star is a slight favorite over Wilson, who is a three-time MVP and […]

The 2025 WNBA season promises to be one of the most exciting in the league’s 29-year history. With a fresh wave of young stars starting their professional careers, an offseason full of strategic and shocking team moves, and the W’s ever-growing popularity, this campaign could be even more transformative for women’s basketball than fans ever […]

The WNBA season is upon us! On Friday, the first three games of the season will begin, and No. 1 overall pick in the recent WNBA Draft, Paige Bueckers, will debut in Dallas. Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever will begin the season on Saturday against the Chicago Sky. Now that the WNBA Draft is […]

There are many different approaches to building a WNBA fantasy basketball team, but the one sure-fire way to be set up for success is to go in with a plan. Prepared managers with at least a little bit of knowledge about recent WNBA history, team rotations and chemistry, player roles, and which players work best […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson is riding the success of her new signature shoe, the “A-One.” Wilson’s shoes sold out immediately, and beyond that, she became the first WNBA player to become a “Funko Pop” figure. As for her shoe, the debut Nike commercial generated an exuberant amount of praise, in part because of […]

The release of A’ja Wilson’s signature Nike A’One sneakers was one of the most anticipated drops of the year. Fans scrambled to get their hands on the limited-edition shoes, only to be greeted with the dreaded “didn’t get it” message from Nike’s app. As sneakerheads vented their frustrations online, Atlanta Dream star Allisha Gray decided […]

Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson is leveling up her legacy, not just on the court, but now on collectors’ shelves. In a historic move, Funko announced its first-ever partnership with the WNBA to launch a line of Pop! figures featuring the league’s biggest stars. Wilson leads the inaugural lineup, joined by Angel Reese of […]

This was a big week for Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson as her signature shoe from Nike, the A’One’s, were released. The shoes ended up selling out in less than five minutes after they went up for sale, with a new color design set to be released next week. In conjunction with the release […]

The Las Vegas Aces concluded their preseason with an exhilarating 85-84 victory over the Phoenix Mercury, thanks to a clutch shot by rookie Deja Kelly. Aces star and MVP A’ja Wilson celebrated the release of her Nike “Pink A’ura” A’One shoe, delivering 16 points, six rebounds, and three assists. The first and final preseason home […]

The Las Vegas Aces know exactly what they have in superstar A’ja Wilson, and they’re choosing to highlight her as they tip off the 2025 WNBA campaign. The Aces declared their first game of the preseason as “A’One Night” to celebrate Wilson’s historic shoe drop. It’s all in the details 💖 they’re calling it A’Standard […]

A controversy has erupted following Malia Obama’s involvement in the creation of two promotional videos for A’ja Wilson’s new signature Nike shoe, the A’One. The short films, which dropped just ahead of the product launch on May 6, have sparked accusations of inspiration being taken from an emerging filmmaker’s Sundance work, per TMZ. Natalie Jasmine […]

After fans were living for A’ja Wilson’s new shoe ad, the Las Vegas Aces superstar showed her stardom on Tuesday. According to WNBA Central on X (formerly Twitter), her shoe sold out in just minutes. This is a major move for the trajectory of the WNBA, as well as women’s sports. With names like Caitlin […]

This coming Tuesday, May 6 is a big day for Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson as her signature shoe from Nike is set to be released. In anticipation of the A’ja Wilson’s shoe, Nike released an ad that has fans going wild on social media. The ad from Nike for the shoe features a […]

Las Vegas Aces fans caught a glimpse of a strange sight when reigning WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson rolled up for the first preseason game of the 2025 campaign. Wilson was spotted decked out in UConn women’s basketball gear despite notably being a championship-winning South Carolina alum. The reason for Wilson’s interesting fit of choice came […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson is gearing up for a season unlike no other during her career. Wilson is set to release her signature Pink A-One Nikes on May 6th and to hold her reign as the best all-around player in the WNBA.  As she prepares for the season, Wilson spoke openly about what […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings and Las Vegas Aces will open their preseasons with a head-to-head matchup at Notre Dame on Friday. Paige Bueckers is expected to make her Wings debut in the game, and she will have the opportunity to play against the best player in the WNBA in A’ja Wilson. On Thursday […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson unveiled her signature shoe with Nike two months ago. Now, her long-awaited A’One “Pink Aura” shoes are scheduled for official release on May 6. In an official ad, Wilson described at length the structure of the A’One and how it will help her game, per Nike Basketball.  “Thinking about […]

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese was named the face of the WNBA by a fan due to an eye-opening reason. After a decorated college career at LSU, the No. 7 overall pick from the 2024 WNBA Draft lived up to the hype in her rookie year. Reese had a record-breaking season with the Sky, who […]

A’ja Wilson has been playing at a high level as one of the best players in the WNBA. When it comes to where she stands against NBA competition, she has her doubters, namely Jeff Teague. Wilson took part in an interview with TIME. She appeared on the magazine’s cover for “Women of the Year,” joining […]

A’ja Wilson climbed up the ranks to be one of the best WNBA players. However, she sees her path as a Black athlete to be difficult compared to Caitlin Clark, who is aware of her privilege as a white athlete. Wilson reflected on that double standard in an interview with TIME. She made the magazine’s […]

When it comes to the WNBA, the list of current players with signature shoes is relatively small. That list included Caitlin Clark, A’ja Wilson, Sabrina Ionescu, Angel Reese and Breanna Stewart. Only Stewart and Ionescu’s shoes are currently available on the market. A’ja Wilson recently showcased her upcoming shoe release. But now there’s a new […]

This WNBA offseason, Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier joined together to launch their Unrivaled league. The league was established as an alternative to WNBA players going overseas. While many notable WNBA players are currently playing in Unrivaled, one player who did not make the trek to Miami was Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson. In […]

Coming into the 2024 WNBA season, the Las Vegas Aces were shooting for a rare three-peat. To this point, the only team that has ever won three straight WNBA championships is the now defunct Houston Comets. The Comets won four title in a row during the league’s initial seasons. The Aces were unsuccessful in their […]

Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson dropped a truth bomb on whether she wants to play with the franchise that drafted her for the rest of her career. It’s safe to say the partnership between the South Carolina basketball legend and “Sin City” has more than exceeded expectations. The Aces were in their first year […]

Las Vegas Aces’ superstar and reigning WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson made history by becoming the thirteenth woman in league history to own a signature sneaker model. Recently unveiling the Nike A’One just before NBA All-Star Weekend, Wilson joined the festivities by revealing another colorway in the rollout of her signature campaign. She wears her heart […]

Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson revealed when she told her parents about her signature shoe. The reigning WNBA MVP joins a list of women’s basketball legends with her Nike A’One sneakers, which were launched earlier this month. However, Wilson knew of this launch two years before it happened but decided to keep it a […]

It turns out that Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is a fan of one particular WNBA player. “A’ja Wilson,” Tatum said via Noa Dalzell of SBNation. The Las Vegas Aces superstar has been the talk of the league since she came into the league. She’s had a barrage of accolades and records already. This past […]

Indiana Fever point guard Caitlin Clark got a massive endorsement from some NBA players that will turn a lot of heads. As the former Iowa superstar recently celebrated her jersey retirement, Clark is preparing for her sophomore season in the WNBA. The Des Moines native lived up to the hype in her first season, finishing […]

Nike returned to Super Bowl advertising for the first time in 26 years with its new commercial, “So Win,” which aired during Super Bowl 59 on Sunday. The ad, featuring some of the biggest names in women’s sports, reflects Nike’s continued investment in the rising popularity of female athletes. The 60-second spot, narrated by Grammy […]

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo and Las Vegas Aces standout A’ja Wilson have confirmed themselves as a couple, with the former donning the latter’s signature pair of shoes. Ahead of Friday’s matchup between the Heat and Brooklyn Nets, Adebayo wore the pink Nike A’One shoes. They are the first signature shoe Wilson released, which her […]

Three-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson has plenty on her mind right now, following the Las Vegas Aces’ blockbuster offseason trade revolving around Kelsey Plum and Jewell Loyd, but she is still devoting some of her attention to Super Bowl 59. The annual extravaganza resonates with more than 100 million people, including top non-NFL athletes, and […]

With the recent surge the WNBA has seen over the last few years, it comes as no surprise that some of its biggest superstars are beginning to build brands for themselves off the court. There’s arguably no bigger star in the WNBA than reigning MVP Las Vegas Aces’ A’Ja Wilson, so it’s only right that […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson and Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo have been rumored to be dating since last summer in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Wilson seems to have confirmed their relationship ahead of her alma mater’s game between the No. 2 South Carolina Gamecocks and Auburn Tigers. Both Wilson and Adebayo were in […]

Bam Adebayo and A’ja Wilson gave fans another reason to talk when they were spotted enjoying a night out in Beverly Hills this week, TMZ reports. The Miami Heat center, who is in Los Angeles for games against the Clippers and Lakers, took time to share a meal with the WNBA superstar. The duo dined […]

Former NBA champion Jeff Teague is being criticized for disrespectful comments toward Angel Reese on his “Club 520 Podcast” by internet personality Charleston White. His name will only be mentioned in more social media discussions following his strong statement about Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson. While appearing on “The Roommates Show,” the two-time WNBA […]

Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson’s newest Nike contract extension puts her into some unchartered territory, most notably seen with Caitlin Clark, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The three-time MVP’s new deal puts her alongside New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu, USC basketball’s JuJu Watkins, and Clark for the most lucrative shoe deal in women’s […]

Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner’s wife Cherelle Griner, is the newest member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Griner joined the Delta Beta Omega chapter in Phoenix, Arizona, last month but took to her personal Instagram account last week to make an official announcement. She was met with a lot of warm congratulations from social […]

A little less than two months after the WNBA season, Las Vegas Aces MVP A’ja Wilson is taking some much-needed time off. Before she committed herself to her offseason plans, she was approached by the Unrivaled League. Both Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart run the league and built the roster full of WNBA talent. Despite […]