Why is Jackie Young not playing today against Phantom BC? Latest injury update for Laces BC star (Jan. 18)

Tonight, when Laces BC play their first game, Jackie Young will be watching from the sidelines. The Las Vegas Aces star, who logged 37 regular season games in the 2024 WNBA season, is reportedly dealing with a left knee injury, according to Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Callie Fin.

So far, no further details have been given on how long Young will be out or how serious the knee injury she's been dealing with is.

As we saw heading into the opening weekend, Marina Mabrey suffered a calf injury that will sideline her for at least two weeks. Because of that, Phantom BC signed an additional player to fill her spot on the roster without leaving them down a player. They added Natisha Hiedeman as a "relief player."

If Young is sidelined for an extended period, Laces could follow suit and sign an additional player.

Looking at this weekend's Unrivaled schedule, as well as the matchup between Laces and Phantom BC after Jackie Young's injury

On Friday, Unrivaled's inaugural season tipped off with a game between Mist and the Lunar Owls. Jewell Loyd led the way for Mist, and Napheesa Collier led the way for the Lunar Owls.

In the second game, Kahleah Copper's Rose battled it out with Vinyl, who picked up a win thanks to Rhyne Howard.

Tonight, action will resume with Game Day 2 as Phantom BC plays Laces.

The game will see Satou Sabally, Brittney Griner, Natisha Heideman, Natasha Cloud, Sabrina Ionescu and Katie Lou Samuelson battle it out with Laces, who have Jackie Young, Tiffany Hayes, Kayla McBride, Alyssa Thomas, Kate Martin and Stefanie Dolson.

In the second game of tonight's slate, Breanna Stewart's Lunar Owls will face Rose BC.

After facing Phantom BC today, Laces will be back in action on Monday when they face the Mist.