Tag: A’Ja Wilson

BREAKING: FEVER FORCE DECISIVE GAME 3 WITH 99-89 WIN OVER ACES

Brandon King

The Indiana Fever are still alive. Indiana defeated the Las Vegas Aces 99-89 in a must win game on Tuesday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, knitting their first-round WNBA playoff series at 1-1 and forcing a decisive Game 3. After being blown out 102-85 in Game 1, the Fever responded with a dramatically different performance on their home floor. Caitlin Clark led the way with 27 points, 15 assists and seven rebounds, while Kelsey Mitchell put in 26 points and Aaliyah Boston added 22 points to go along with 5 assists…

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A’JA WILSON DROPS 38 AS ACES ROLL PAST FEVER 102-85 IN GAME 1

Brandon King

LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Aces are officially underway in the postseason — and they made a statement in Game 1. The Aces defeated the Indiana Fever 102-85 on Sunday, taking a 1-0 series lead behind a dominant performance from four-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson. Wilson finished with 38 points, 16 rebounds, four blocks and two steals, shooting an incredible 15-of-19 from the field. She wasn’t the only Aces star making an impact. Jackie Young recorded 21 points, 10 assists and three steals, knocking down three 3-pointers while shooting…

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WNBA Playoffs Open Sunday With Quadruple-Header Featuring Caitlin Clark, A’ja Wilson, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers

Brandon King

The wait is over. The 2026 WNBA Playoffs officially begin Sunday, Sept. 27, with a blockbuster quadruple-header kicking off the league’s championship chase. Eight teams will take the floor across four first-round Game 1 matchups, putting some of the biggest names in women’s basketball on the postseason stage. From Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever facing A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces to Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream opening against the Washington Mystics, Sunday delivers a full day of playoff basketball. Sunday’s WNBA Playoff Schedule All times Central…

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Kelsey Mitchell and A’ja Wilson Make WNBA History With 1,000-Point Seasons

Brandon King

Kelsey Mitchell and A’ja Wilson just made WNBA history. For the first time in league history, two players have eclipsed 1,000 points in the same regular season, putting a historic exclamation point on the WNBA’s 30th season. Mitchell, the Indiana Fever scoring machine, entered the final stretch of the season already having rewritten the WNBA’s single-season scoring record. She surpassed A’ja Wilson’s previous record of 1,021 points from 2024.  Wilson then joined Mitchell in the 1,000-point club, adding another remarkable chapter to her already historic career. Wilson was the first…

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Angel Reese, A’ja Wilson Earn WNBA Week 15 Player of the Week Honors

Brandon King

The WNBA has announced its Week 15 Players of the Week, with Angel Reese taking home the Eastern Conference honor and A’ja Wilson earning the award in the Western Conference. Reese continued her standout 2026 season with the Atlanta Dream, averaging 19.3 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game during the award period. Wilson was equally dominant for the Las Vegas Aces, averaging 27.8 points, 8.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game. The recognition adds another chapter to two of the WNBA’s biggest individual storylines during the 2026 season.…

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Becky Hammon Defends A’ja Wilson Amid World Cup Criticism: “If This Was a Man, There Would Be Nothing to Say”

Brandon King

Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon is standing behind A’ja Wilson following criticism surrounding the reigning WNBA MVP’s decision to withdraw from Team USA’s 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup roster. Asked about Wilson’s health and the criticism surrounding her decision to miss the tournament, Hammon made it clear that she believes Wilson has every right to prioritize her health. “A’ja has every right to do what she feels is best health wise,” Hammon said. Hammon also pushed back on what she sees as a double standard when it…

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Kelsey Mitchell, A’ja Wilson Named WNBA Players of the Month for August

Brandon King

The WNBA has named Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell and Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson its Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for August. For Mitchell, the honor caps a sensational month in which she emerged as one of the league’s most explosive scorers. Mitchell averaged 28.9 points, 1.9 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game during August while shooting 55.6% from the field and 53.4% from three-point range. She scored a league-high 318 points during the month. The Indiana guard was particularly dominant from beyond the…

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A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum Withdraw From Team USA for FIBA Women’s World Cup

Brandon King

Team USA will enter the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup without two of its biggest stars. Two-time FIBA Women’s World Cup gold medalists A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum will no longer compete for Team USA in the upcoming tournament due to health reasons, USA Basketball announced Monday. The news is particularly significant for Plum, who will also miss the remainder of the 2026 WNBA season as she continues to recover from a lower-leg injury. Plum has dealt with a calf/lower-leg issue throughout the season, limiting her availability and performance.…

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Angel Reese and A’ja Wilson Named WNBA Week 13 Players of the Week

Brandon King

Angel Reese of the Atlanta Dream and A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces have been named the WNBA Week 13 Players of the Week, continuing standout seasons for two of the league’s biggest stars. Reese earned the Eastern Conference honor after averaging 24.0 points, 11.3 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game during the week.  Reese began the week a 20 point , 10 rebound and 8 assist outing on perfect shooting in the Dream’s 124-88 beat down of the Sparks on August 20. She chased that with a career…

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Alabama Women’s Basketball Gets Laced with Nike A’Two

Brandon King

 Alabama Crimson Tide women’s basketball team is bringing some serious heat to the hardwood. Alabama women’s basketball recently posted a video of the team excitedly receiving pairs of Wilson’s second signature shoe. The A’Two continues Wilson’s signature footwear line with a performance-focused design built around her evolving game. Nike describes the model as being designed for “elevation” and “control,” making it a natural fit for a college basketball program preparing for the upcoming season. For Alabama, the A’Two also adds another layer of style to the Crimson Tide’s on-court identity…

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