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Why A’ja Wilson was wearing a cast at Aces’ championship parade

By Andy Yamashita / Las Vegas Review-Journal

October 25, 2023 - 1:53 pm

Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson takes the podium to speak during a celebration of her team’s WNBA basketball championship win over the New York Liberty at Toshiba Plaza on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt

The black cast worn by Aces star and WNBA Finals MVP A’ja Wilson at the team’s championship parade Monday was for a left wrist and thumb sprain with splinting for preventative rest, people with knowledge of the situation said Wednesday.

Wilson averaged 21.3 points on 50 percent shooting to go with 12.5 rebounds in the finals, in which the Aces defeated the New York Liberty in four games.

She was also named Defensive Player of the Year and earned first-team All-WNBA honors this season.

Contact reporter Andy Yamashita at ayamashita@reviewjournal.com. Follow @ANYamashita on X.

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts after breaking the NCAA women's career scoring record duri ...

Aces guard congratulates Iowa star on breaking her scoring record

By Ben Gotz / RJ

February 15, 2024 - 6:13 pm

Aces guard Kelsey Plum sent a congratulatory message to Iowa star Caitlin Clark with her NCAA scoring record about to be broken Thursday.

Las Vegas Aces forward Candace Parker (3) comes around the back of Connecticut Sun guard Rebecc ...

2-time WNBA MVP re-signs with Aces after injury-shortened season

February 7, 2024 - 2:47 pm

The 37-year-old seven-time All-Star averaged 9.0 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 2023, but she underwent foot surgery and missed the second half of the season.

Las Vegas Aces center Kiah Stokes (41) attempts to block a shot by New York Liberty forward Jon ...

Aces bring back 2 old faces, sign 2 new ones as free agency opens

February 1, 2024 - 3:38 pm

The two-time defending WNBA champion Aces re-signed two members of their title teams and added two other players on the first day of WNBA free agency.

Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen celebrates his win atop his Red Bull Racing car following ...

Andy Yamashita’s best of 2023: Aces repeat as champs, F1 arrives

By Andy Yamashita / RJ

December 26, 2023 - 9:26 am

Review-Journal reporter Andy Yamashita had a busy 2023, from covering the Aces’ championship to the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Here are his top stories of the year.

Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson (22), guard Kelsey Plum (10) and guard Jackie Young celebrat ...

Aces’ 2024 schedule unveiled as team seeks 3rd straight title

By Andy Yamashita / RJ

December 18, 2023 - 2:12 pm

The Aces will begin their quest for a third straight championship May 14 at Michelob Ultra Arena. The team’s full 2024 schedule was unveiled Monday.

The Las Vegas Aces dance on stage with 2Chainz performance during a celebration of their WNBA b ...

Light it up: Aces taking center stage before Raiders-Vikings

By John Katsilometes / RJ

December 8, 2023 - 7:31 am

The two-time champion Aces, Phillipa Soo and Rachel Platten are in the Raiders’ entertainment plans Sunday.

Downtown Summerlin unveils the latest holiday Giving Machine — PHOTOS

By Paul Pearson / RJ

November 28, 2023 - 7:09 pm

A Las Vegas Aces player helped inaugurate the vending-machine-in-reverse that helps people donate items to local and global charities.

Aces dance with Usher at Dolby Live performance

By John Katsilometes / RJ

October 30, 2023 - 7:08 pm

The R&B superstar invited the WNBA champs to a Dolby Live VIP booth on Friday night.

Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson (22) blocks a shot by New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu ...

How volleyball turned A’ja Wilson into the WNBA’s best shot blocker

By Andy Yamashita / RJ

October 26, 2023 - 7:00 am

A’ja Wilson’s 343 career blocks rank 19th in WNBA history. Her early love of volleyball gave her the foundation to become a two-time Defensive Player of the Year.

Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson (22) shoots around New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones (3 ...

Gordon: A’ja Wilson has ascended to Las Vegas sports icon

By Sam Gordon / RJ

October 26, 2023 - 6:30 am

At 27, Aces superstar A’ja Wilson is already among Sin City’s greatest all-time athletes — armed with two WNBA championships and a pair of MVPs to show for it.