A’ja Wilson is definitely bringing some serious swagger back to the Las Vegas Aces locker room after Saturday’s 2026 WNBA All-Star Game. Team Spoon pulled off a tight 129-122 win against Team Coop, and yeah, Wilson got to get one over on her own teammate Jackie Young and head coach Becky Hammon. You know she’s gonna be chirping about this for a minute.
Wilson Gets Her Licks In, While Others Shine
Even though New York Liberty center Jonquel Jones walked away with the All-Star MVP trophy and Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark tore it up early, Wilson still did her thing. In just 14 minutes on the floor, she dropped 12 points, snagged three rebounds, and added a steal and a block. That’s solid damage for limited run, right? You know she’s always impactful whenever she steps on the court, even in a game like this. This wasn’t about her being the absolute standout, but about her team getting the W against her own crew. That’s what counts here.
Jackie Young, on the other hand, had a much quieter night for Team Coop. She played 10 minutes, only ahead of Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese in terms of time on the floor for her team. Young ended up with just three points, hitting one three-point shot, as Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell and Toronto Tempo guard Marina Mabrey drove most of their offense. Her real impact came from distributing the ball, dishing out three assists. It just wasn’t her scoring night, which can happen in an All-Star exhibition, but you know Wilson is still gonna rub that win in a bit.
The League Is Popping Off and the Stakes Are High for Vegas
This whole All-Star showcase was more than just bragging rights; it was a huge celebration for the WNBA’s 30th anniversary. And what a celebration it was! With an All-Star Game record of 19,783 fans packing the United Center in Chicago, the spotlight on women’s sports is absolutely shining brighter than ever. It’s awesome to see the league’s momentum just building and building.
Now, with the All-Star festivities wrapped up, it’s back to regular season business for the Aces. The latter half of the 2026 season officially tips off for them against the Portland Fire. Wilson, Young, and Coach Hammon are heading back to Las Vegas to commandeer a team that has seen a fair deal of change over the past month. But even with all the new faces, Wilson and Young are still gonna be the absolute driving forces. They’ve got their sights set on pushing the Aces to a fourth championship in five years, and you know that’s gonna be a wild ride.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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