A’ja Wilson Injury Worries the Aces and the W 😫

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What to Know About Women’s Basketball Today

1. A’ja Wilson Out With Head Injury 😫

Three-time MVP A’ja Wilson exited Wednesday night’s loss to the Sparks after sustaining a head injury late in the third quarter. She did not return, and as of this writing, her status is doubtful for the Aces’ next game tonight. (ESPN)

WHY IT MATTERS: This could be a major blow to both the Aces and the league. The two-time WNBA champs (2022, 2023) are already off to a shaky start this season, even with Wilson on the floor. If she’s sidelined for an extended stretch, it’s tough to imagine Vegas staying competitive.

And beyond wins and losses, Wilson is one of the most visible stars in the WNBA. Her absence could ripple across ratings and fan engagement. Here’s hoping for a speedy recovery for the M’VP.

2. Four W Legends Headed to the Hall This Weekend🏅

What do Alana Beard, Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles, and Cappie Pondexter all have in common? All four be inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025 this Saturday in Knoxville, TN. (Women’s Basketball HOF)

Other inductees include:

• Mark Campbell, longtime Union University coach

• Danielle Donehew, former exec & advocate

• Lucille Kyvallos, trailblazing women’s basketball coach

WHY IT MATTERS: The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame (separate from the Naismith Hall of Fame) was founded in 1999 to honor those who’ve made lasting impact on the women’s game. This class features four iconic WNBA players who excelled on the court as players while being positive role models to their communities off of it.

Bonus: Bird and Fowles will also be inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame later this year.

3. Sue Bird Curates WNBA Memorabilia Auction 🔥

Sue Bird has teamed up with eBay to launch a handpicked lineup of rare and iconic WNBA collectibles in a one-of-a-kind auction called Sue Bird’s Dream Draft.

What’s inside:

• A ticket stub from the game where Lisa Leslie threw down the first dunk in WNBA history

• A signed Caitlin Clark rookie card

• A rare Tina Thompson Houston Comets bobblehead

• A signed Paige Bueckers ball

• …and many more rare and sought-after items

👉 Explore all the collectibles in Sue Bird’s Dream Draft

WHY IT MATTERS: The WNBA collectibles space is heating up. A new generation of players is fueling major growth in trading cards, autographs, and game-used gear. With stars like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Cameron Brink, and Paige Bueckers in the mix, the market is only getting stronger. You can see it firsthand in how WNBA collectible communities are growing rapidly across platforms like Facebook, Reddit, and beyond.

What makes this collection special is how Sue Bird bridges eras—curating items from legends, today’s established stars, and the next generation of talent. It’s a reflection of the full history and bright future of the W.