A’ja Wilson went down hard in the second quarter against New York, clutching her right wrist as teammates rushed to her side. The three-time MVP tried to play through the pain, but everyone in the arena knew something was wrong. Now, with the WNBA All-Star game just 10 days away and Wilson already selected by team captain Caitlin Clark, fans are holding their breath for answers.
What Did Becky Hammon Reveal About A’ja Wilson’s Wrist Injury?
Following the Las Vegas Aces’ 87-78 loss to the New York Liberty last night, head coach Becky Hammon dropped an update on Wilson’s injury. The coach announced that Wilson would undergo an MRI on her right wrist, which she injured during the game.
Hammon: A’ja Wilson (wrist) to undergo MRI on Wednesday.
— Underdog WNBA (@UnderdogWNBA) July 9, 2025
“Big picture, our season is bigger than one game. We want to make sure she’s good to go,” Hammon explained to the media. The timing couldn’t be worse for Wilson, who was selected third overall by Clark for the All-Star game to join her team against Napheesa Collier’s squad.
The injury happened with 4:13 left in the second quarter when Wilson drove down the lane and landed awkwardly after getting fouled. She stayed on the floor for several minutes as her teammates gathered around her, clearly in pain.
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
What happened next showed Wilson’s toughness. Despite the injury, she didn’t leave the court until two minutes later, with 2:22 remaining on the clock. During that time, she managed four rebounds and two assists while playing through the pain before finally heading to the locker room with a bandaged wrist.
“She didn’t want us to play defense without having to hit anybody for 4 1/2 minutes. That’s what she was thinking,” Hammon explained why Wilson stayed in the game despite being hurt. The seven-time All-Star put her body on the line to help her team, even while injured.
How Did Wilson’s Injury Impact the Aces’ Loss?
Despite Wilson’s gutsy effort, the Aces couldn’t overcome the New York Liberty. Sabrina Ionescu delivered an All-Star caliber performance with 28 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists. Ironically, Clark also selected Ionescu with the second overall pick for the All-Star game.
The loss highlighted just how crucial Wilson is to Las Vegas. As Hammon put it: “She changes the whole dynamic on both ends of the floor for us. You can’t replace her for sure, not with one person, two, or even three or four.”
While Wilson’s MRI results weren’t available yet, she offered fans a glimpse of hope through social media. The star posted an update thanking both teams for their support during the scary moment.
Update from A’ja🥹🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/sDImGqnent
— washed hoops (@Niyaboo4L) July 9, 2025
“Nothing wakes you up like the sound of an MRI Machine, but I just want to say thank you for all the prayers! NYL, thank you so much for the quick help and privacy, and thanks to my squad for preventing my crash out. God has a plan. We’re gonna be alright!” Wilson shared.
With Hammon admitting uncertainty about the injury’s severity, Wilson will get her MRI results today. She’ll most likely miss the Aces’ next game, but the bigger question looms: will she be ready for the All-Star game on July 19 in Indianapolis?
The MRI results should provide answers in the coming days. For now, Aces fans and the entire WNBA community are hoping for the best-case scenario that would allow Wilson to take the court in Indianapolis. However, no reports currently indicate what that outcome might be.
