Aces' Wilson out vs. Mystics with wrist injury

A'ja Wilson, a three-time MVP, has been ruled out for the Las Vegas Aces' game against the Washington Mystics on Thursday due to a right wrist injury sustained during Tuesday's game.

Wilson underwent an MRI on Wednesday morning and was initially listed as questionable before being downgraded to out on Thursday morning. This season, Wilson had been averaging 21.9 points and nine rebounds per game before the injury. She previously missed three games due to concussion protocol, during which the Aces went 2-1. The Aces also lost Tuesday's game against the Liberty after Wilson exited early.

The injury occurred six minutes into the second quarter when Wilson landed hard on her right arm and wrist after attempting a layup. She remained on the floor for several minutes surrounded by her team but managed to get up on her own. Wilson stayed in the game briefly for a few more possessions before heading to the locker room and was officially ruled out during halftime.