Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson, a four-time WNBA MVP, has been ruled out for Sunday’s home game against the Indiana Fever because of a right ankle injury.
The absence marks Wilson’s third consecutive missed game. Adding to the star power void, the nationally televised contest will also be without Fever All-Star Caitlin Clark, who is sitting on the bench for the second game in a row as she recovers from a back injury.
Wilson first hurt her ankle a week ago during a 107-99 victory over the Chicago Sky. When those same two teams faced off again on Friday, Wilson was seen wearing a protective boot on her right foot.
Aces head coach Becky Hammon addressed Wilson’s status after Friday’s game. “She’s tough,” Hammon said. “I want to protect her as much as possible. She really wants to play, and we’re not going to rush.”
Heading into Sunday’s matchup, Wilson was pacing the entire WNBA in scoring, averaging 25.7 points per game.
