A'ja Wilson Shoves WNBA All-Star to Ground in Physical Aces vs Lynx Exchange

Las Vegas Aces star and reigning WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson is frustrated with her team's mediocre 12-12 record this season, following a July 24 loss to the Indiana Fever. This .500 performance falls far below the championship standards expected from a franchise that won two titles since drafting Wilson first overall in 2018.

Despite Wilson's elite individual play, some teammates are underperforming compared to past seasons. With her locker-room leadership proving insufficient, Wilson escalated her on-court intensity during Friday's game against league-leading Minnesota Lynx.

During the first quarter, Wilson and Lynx All-Star Kayla McBride tangled physically while battling for position in the paint. When McBride's arms became entangled around Wilson's neck, Wilson responded with a forceful shove that sent McBride crashing backward onto the court. The incident, captured in a viral social media video, resulted in Wilson receiving only a common foul.

While no immediate animosity appeared between the players, the physical altercation may have altered their relationship. The incident underscores Wilson's heightened aggression amid her team's disappointing season.