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A’ja Wilson Questionable for Mystics Game After Wrist MRI

Becky Hammon stressed that preserving Wilson’s long-term health outweighs the importance of Thursday’s matchup.

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Overview

  • Wilson landed awkwardly on her right wrist six minutes into the second quarter of Tuesday’s loss to the New York Liberty and was ruled out at halftime.
  • An MRI performed Wednesday showed no serious damage, leading the Aces to list her as questionable for their game against the Washington Mystics.
  • Coach Becky Hammon said the team will err on the side of safety by prioritizing Wilson’s fitness over a single regular-season contest.
  • Wilson underwent the MRI after briefly remaining in the game following her fall and exiting at halftime for precautionary evaluation.
  • The three-time MVP is averaging 21.9 points, nine rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game, underscoring her central role in the Aces’ push toward the playoffs.