A’ja Wilson collides with arena staffer
A’ja Wilson accidentally collided with an arena staffer while leading the Las Vegas Aces onto the court before their September 24 regular-season finale against the Phoenix Mercury in Phoenix, Arizona.
The staffer stepped near the curtain as Wilson ran through the entrance. Wilson stopped immediately, checked on her condition, and continued only after the woman returned to her feet safely.
A’ja Wilson clip spreads quickly online
Video of the collision spread quickly across social media after the game. One widely shared version reached more than 11 million views and 126,000 likes on X by September 26.
Wilson later said New York Knicks players Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart sent alternate camera angles. She also joked that the impact knocked her pregame gum out of her mouth.
A’ja Wilson scores 34 in Phoenix
Wilson scored 34 points in Las Vegas’ 100-82 victory over Phoenix. She also recorded 10 rebounds, four assists, and played 35 minutes during the regular-season finale on September 24.
The performance closed a season in which Wilson averaged a league-leading 26.2 points per game. She also posted 9.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists across 41 appearances for Las Vegas overall.
A’ja Wilson leads scoring and blocks
Wilson led the WNBA with 1.9 blocks per game during the regular season. Her 41 appearances also marked the most games she has played during any single WNBA campaign overall.
She finished 2026 as the league leader in both scoring and blocks. Wilson paired those marks with 9.4 rebounds per game while appearing in 41 regular-season contests for Las Vegas.
A’ja Wilson matches 30-point record
Wilson’s Phoenix performance marked her league-leading 13th game with at least 30 points during 2026. That total tied the WNBA single-season record that she established during the previous regular season.
The 34-point night also became Wilson’s 50th career game with at least 30 points. Las Vegas closed its schedule with another strong scoring performance from its leading offensive player there.
A’ja Wilson closes season with momentum
Wilson extended her double-digit scoring streak to 65 consecutive games in Phoenix. Las Vegas also closed the regular season with seven straight victories after beating the Mercury on September 24.
The Aces completed the schedule at 31-13 and secured the No. 3 playoff seed. That finish gave Las Vegas home-court advantage for its opening-round series against the Indiana Fever again.
A’ja Wilson leads Aces into playoff opener against Indiana Fever
Las Vegas opened the postseason against the No. 6 Indiana Fever on September 27 at Michelob ULTRA Arena. Game 1 was scheduled for 4 PM ET and aired on ABC.
The Aces entered the first round as the No. 3 seed, while Indiana entered as the No. 6 seed in a best-of-three opening-round series.
A’ja Wilson rested during World Cup
Wilson withdrew from the United States roster for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup for health reasons. She later said the decision centered on caring for her body physically first.
Wilson returned when WNBA play resumed and appeared in Las Vegas’ final four regular-season games. She averaged 27.8 points during that 4-0 stretch before the Aces entered the playoffs again.
A’ja Wilson ties weekly award record
Wilson earned Western Conference Player of the Week honors for games played from September 17 through September 24. She averaged 27.8 points while Las Vegas completed a 4-0 stretch overall.
The award was Wilson’s fifth weekly honor of the season and 33rd of her career. That total tied Tina Charles for the most Player of the Week awards in WNBA history.
A’ja Wilson climbs career scoring lists
Wilson entered the postseason with 6,792 career points, placing her 11th on the WNBA scoring list. She finished the regular season just 11 points behind Sue Bird’s 6,803 total overall.
She also moved into the league’s top 10 for career made field goals during the Phoenix finale. Wilson reached 2,466 made baskets after passing Brittney Griner and Seimone Augustus there.
Fun fact: A’ja Wilson was named after Steely Dan’s song “Aja,” while her middle name, Riyadh, came from the Saudi city where her aunt served.
A’ja Wilson starts finale with 17 points
Las Vegas won 100-82 in Phoenix despite the Mercury cutting a 31-point deficit to nine during the fourth quarter. The Aces responded late and finished the regular season at 31-13.
Wilson scored 17 points in the first quarter while Las Vegas built a 32-18 lead. The Aces shot 60.9% from the field during that opening period against the Mercury.
A’ja Wilson remains in MVP conversation
Las Vegas opened the postseason against the No. 6 Indiana Fever on September 27 at Michelob ULTRA Arena. Game 1 was scheduled for 4 PM ET and aired on ABC.
The Aces entered the first round as the No. 3 seed, while Indiana entered as the No. 6 seed in a best-of-three opening-round series.
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A’ja Wilson enters another title defense
Las Vegas enters the postseason as the defending WNBA champion after winning the 2025 title. The Aces have captured three championships with Wilson during her career with the franchise.
Las Vegas won titles in 2022, 2023, and 2025 with Wilson on each championship roster. The 2026 postseason gives the franchise another opportunity to defend its latest league championship again.
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A’ja Wilson went from a viral pregame collision to 34 points hours later. Which part of her season stands out most to you? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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