The Las Vegas Aces are on the road Sunday evening as they will travel to face off against the Toronto Tempo in Vancouver.
For the Aces, they have put together another solid season thus far as they currently sit third in the WNBA standings with a 25-13 record.
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Las Vegas Aces forward NaLyssa Smith (3), guard Jackie Young (0), guard Chelsea Gray (12), forward Kierstan Bell (1) and center A’ja Wilson (22)Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Of course, Las Vegas has already clinched a playoff spot and the team will now try to work their way up the standings before the end of the regular season as they sit just one game behind the Golden State Valkyries for the No. 2 seed.
While the Aces are looking to pick up a victory in Sunday’s game against the Tempo as they continue to hunt down the Valkyries for the No. 2 seed in the league, they did receive concerning injury news regarding one of their top players.
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Aces Downgrade A’ja Wilson to Questionable for Sunday
Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson (22).Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
Ahead of Sunday’s game against the Tempo, the Aces announced that superstar center A’ja Wilson has been downgraded to questionable due to a back injury.
This is massive news for the Aces as they may be without their star center for Sunday’s game if she is unable to suit up, which would be her first missed contest since Aug. 9 and just her fourth missed game of the season.
Of course, Wilson has put together another impressive season that has her in the running for her fourth MVP award and she has once again been a major contributor to the Aces’ success.
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Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson (22)Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
This season, the 30-year-old center is averaging 25.9 points, 9.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.4 steals and 2.0 blocks per game while shooting 51.8% from the field and 40.5% from three.
If Wilson is sidelined against the Tempo in Sunday’s matchup, Las Vegas will likely rely on Jackie Young and Chelsea Gray to carry the load for them offensively.
Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young (0)Brett Davis-Imagn Images via Reuters Connect
Cheyenne Parker-Tyus and Brianna Turner could both be in line for increased roles as well if the Aces are without their star center.
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Overall, Wilson’s status will be a key storyline heading into Sunday’s game as the Aces try to grab a key victory on the road over the Tempo.
Fans can catch Sunday evening’s matchup between the Aces and Tempo from Rogers Arena in Vancouver at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Related: Final Injury Report for Aces-Tempo: Will A’ja Wilson, Marina Mabrey Play?
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Aug 23, 2026, where it first appeared in the WNBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
