Why A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young all aren’t playing in Liberty showdown

The Las Vegas Aces have looked unstoppable throughout the 2026 WNBA season. Las Vegas boasts an impressive 22-10 record on the year, sitting comfortably at third place in the W’s overall standings. The Aces suffered a crushing loss against the Lynx on Saturday against one of the W’s best teams.

Unfortunately, Vegas just got some bad injury news ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Liberty.

New York comes into Sunday’s game on the playoff bubble, sitting in eighth place at 19-13. But the Liberty are red hot and riding a three-game winning streak, making them more dangerous than ever.

Will the Aces lose a second consecutive game after their latest injury update?

A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young’s injury status vs. Liberty

The Aces will be forced to rely on their depth against the Liberty.

Las Vegas will be without A’ja Wilson, Jackie Young, and Chelsea Gray on Sunday against New York. All three players players have a rest designation on the official injury report.

The Aces have not played a game this season without their three star players. That puts them seriously behind the eight ball going up against a hungry Liberty squad. Vegas will be forced to rely heavily on NaLyssa Smith and Jewel Loyd for Sunday’s game.

In other Aces injury news, rookie Justine Pissott will be available despite dealing with a right leg injury.

Aces at Liberty tips off at 12:30PM ET from Barclays Center in New York.

Aces injury report

• A’ja Wilson – Out (rest)
• Jackie Young – Out (rest)
• Chelsea Gray – Out (rest)
• Justine Pissott – Available

Liberty injury report

• Satou Sabally – Out (concussion protocol)
• Leonie Fiebich – Out (left foot)

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