Injury update on WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson

The Las Vegas Aces will have their MVP back in the lineup for Wednesday night's game against the Indiana Fever. A'ja Wilson will return to the court after missing Sunday's game against the New York Liberty.

Wilson sprained her ankle in last Friday's game against the Connecticut Sun. Aces coach Becky Hammon has not given a timetable for the center's return, but said she did not suffer a serious injury.

Las Vegas will play two straight games against the Fever in Indianapolis. The two teams will meet on Wednesday and Friday. The Aces have defeated the Fever in the last two meetings, both of which took place in Las Vegas.

Wilson arrived at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday without the walking boots she wore when the team played the Liberty in Brooklyn.

“I'll be watching her, but she says she's good,” said Las Vegas trainer Becky Hammon.

Wilson is having another MVP-worthy season this year, averaging 27.3 points, 11.9 rebounds, 2.7 blocks, 2.4 assists and 1.9 steals per game. Las Vegas has already secured a spot in the WNBA playoffs and is aiming for a third consecutive championship.

For Wilson, Wednesday night's game also represents a personal achievement. The WNBA superstar is just 11 points away from breaking the league's season record for most points.

Heading into Wednesday night's game, Wilson has amassed 929 points in the 2024 season. Seattle Storm star Jewell Loyd set the league record last year with 939 points. There's a good chance Wilson will break that record in Wednesday night's game.

Kickoff between the Aces and Fever is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on NBA TV.