The Las Vegas Aces' 2025 season is off to a rough start, and things could potentially get rougher.
Reigning league MVP A'ja Wilson took a scary fall in Las Vegas' loss to the New York Liberty on Tuesday, July 8. As Wilson's night ended early due to the injury, the focus immediately shifted from getting the season back on track to the long-term health of the superstar forward.
Wilson has already missed three games this season, and Las Vegas posted a 1-2 record in her absence. She was limited to 14 minutes of action on Tuesday, and her team suffered a nine-point loss to the defending champs.
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Here is the latest on Wilson's injury and what it means for the Aces moving forward.
What is A'ja Wilson's injury?
Wilson suffered a right wrist injury with 4:13 remaining in the second quarter of Tuesday's game.
Breaking: A'ja Wilson is out for the remainder of the game with a wrist injury, @sportsiren reports. pic.twitter.com/bMgYfQbq8Y
— ESPN (@espn) July 9, 2025
She exited the game with 2:22 remaining and was not substituted back in. She did, however, return to the bench in street clothes to cheer her team in the second half.
The franchise has not disclosed any more information on the distinction of the injury, but head coach Becky Hammon said Wilson would undergo an MRI on Wednesday.
Wednesday morning, Wilson took to social media to provide an update on her status, saying, "Nothing wakes you up like the sound of an MRI machine," adding that "God has a plan that I'll never question. We are gonna be alright!"
This season, Wilson is averaging 20.7 points, 8.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game, but Las Vegas has posted a 9-10 record through 19 games.
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How long will A'ja Wilson be out?
Wilson has been ruled out of the Aces' visit to the Mystics on July 10.
Ultimately, Wilson's missed time will depend on the severity of her wrist injury. The MRI she undergoes will provide more clarity on what she is dealing with.
Las Vegas has three more games until the WNBA All-Star break, which takes place from July 17-21. Wilson was selected as a starter in the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game and on Tuesday, was drafted to Calitlin Clark's "Team Clark."
The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game is set for Saturday, July 19. Here is the upcoming schedule for Wilson and the Aces.
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| Thursday, July 10 | at Mystics | 7:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, July 12 | vs. Valkyries | 4 p.m. |
| Wednesday, July 16 | at Wings | 8 p.m. |
| Saturday, July 19 | WNBA All-Star Game | 8:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday, July 22 | vs. Dream | 10 p.m. |