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Is A'ja Wilson Playing Tonight? (Injury Update, Betting Impact for Aces vs. Mystics)
Las Vegas Aces superstar A'ja Wilson is questionable for Thursday night's game against the Washington Mystics due to a wrist injury.
A'ja Wilson (wrist) questionable for Thursday, per @kendra__andrews.
— Underdog WNBA (@UnderdogWNBA) July 9, 2025
Wilson suffered the injury in the Aces' loss to the New York Liberty on Tuesday night, playing just 14:08 in the game.
After going down in the first half, Wilson went to the locker room and did not return to the game for Las Vegas. So, it certainly seems like she's up in the air to play on Thursday.
Status alert: A'ja Wilson (wrist) won't return Tuesday.
— Underdog WNBA (@UnderdogWNBA) July 9, 2025
On the bright side, Wilson had an MRI on Wednesday, and it must not have revealed anything too serious if she's listed as questionable for Thursday's game. Still, the reigning league MVP may end up sitting out to avoid further damage -- especially with the Aces likely needing her down the stretch of this season just to make the playoffs.
Hammon: A'ja Wilson (wrist) to undergo MRI on Wednesday.
— Underdog WNBA (@UnderdogWNBA) July 9, 2025
With Wilson's status up in the air, DraftKings Sportsbook has set the Aces as 2.5-point road underdogs against the Mystics on Thursday.
Washington and Las Vegas are tied in the standings at 9-10, but the Mystics (6-4 in their last 10) have been playing better basketball as of late. The Aces have already played three games without Wilson in the 2025 season, going 1-2 in those matchups.
Replacing Wilson is nearly impossible, as the three-time league MVP is averaging 20.7 points, 8.7 rebounds 3.3 assists, 1.7 steals and 2.4 blocks per game so far this season. If she's unable to go, this line may move further in favor of the Mystics on Thursday night.
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Peter is a senior editor for Sports Illustrated Betting. He has worked as a writer and editor for BetSided, NBC Sports, the Connecticut Sun and the Meriden Record-Journal covering the NBA, WNBA, NFL, MLB, and more. A New York City resident, he is a hoops fanatic with a soft spot for his New York Knicks.