Aces news: A‘ja Wilson provides injury update after missing FIBA World Cup
Team USA won gold during the 2026 FIBA World Cup, but they were missing a major piece of the team in Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson who opted out of playing this go-round . With the Aces set to resume the WNBA season this week as they seek to defend their title, Wilson acknowledged that injury-wise, she didn’t feel up to par in terms of playing, […] The post Aces news: A‘ja Wilson provides…
A‘ja Wilson, star player for the Las Vegas Aces, recently provided an injury update following her absence from the FIBA World Cup. Team USA secured a gold medal during the 2026 tournament, but Wilson’s participation was notably absent. As the Aces prepare to resume their WNBA season, Wilson expressed that she did not feel fully prepared to play due to a combination of physical and mental factors.
In an interview with Brandy Flores of the Las Vegas Sports Network, Wilson stated that she feels physically fine but believes that the challenge lies in the mental aspect of the game. She emphasized that her decision to opt out was primarily driven by a need to take better care of her body, stating, “It was a major decision. I don’t even think necessarily that it was getting ready for the postseason, it was just taking care of my body and what I need to do.”
Wilson, a multiple-time All-Star and eight-time MVP contender, had been dealing with various nagging injuries throughout the Aces’ season. Despite this, she is currently in contention for her fifth MVP award. She has played in 37 games so far, averaging 26.0 points, 9.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.4 steals, and 2.0 blocked shots. Her shooting percentages are impressive, with 52.3% from the field, 39.8% from the three-point line, and 85.9% from the free-throw line.
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