Is A'ja Wilson playing tonight vs Indiana Fever? Latest update on Las Vegas Aces' MVP frontrunner (September 11)

Defending champions Las Vegas Aces are set to face off against the Indiana Fever in Indianapolis on Wednesday in a highly anticipated WNBA regular season matchup. Fans are eagerly awaiting the showdown between MVP frontrunner A'ja Wilson and Rookie of the Year favorite Caitlin Clark.

Wilson, who sat out the Aces' previous game against the New York Liberty on Sunday due to a right ankle injury, is likely to play and lead the team's charge at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

With no Aces player listed on the team's injury report for the game, it strongly suggests that Wilson will be available for this marquee matchup against Clark.

A'ja Wilson's injury

Women's basketball fans grew concerned when A'ja Wilson arrived at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Sunday wearing a walking boot ahead of the Aces' game against the New York Liberty. Wilson's absence marked her first missed game since 2019, ending her streak of 172 consecutive WNBA appearances.

Aces coach Becky Hammon provided an update on Wilson's status. Hammon confirmed that the two-time WNBA MVP had tweaked her right ankle in the final moments of Friday's game against the Connecticut Sun. She also reassured Aces fans that an MRI revealed no long-term issues.

Hammon also heaped praise on her superstar for Wilson's toughness in playing through pain, commending the two-time WNBA Finals MVP's relentless competitive spirit (via ABC News):

"She is super competitive. She loves competing, and she super takes care of her body," Hammon said.

"She makes all the decisions off the court that you guys never see or hear about to put her in the best position to be her best every night. And that's truly a professional ... and she's tough. I mean, she plays through fatigue. She'll play through some aches and pains, and not everybody has the ability to do that," she added.

A'ja Wilson's historic season

A'ja Wilson is in the midst of a historic run, achieving feats never before seen in women's basketball. The two-time champion's dominance on both ends of the court has been truly unmatched.

Wilson currently leads the league in scoring, averaging 27.3 points and 11.9 rebounds. Additionally, she leads the league in blocks, averaging 2.7 per game.

The two-time Olympic gold medalist is just 11 points away from breaking the record for the most points scored in a single WNBA season.