A'ja Wilson questionable for Aces vs Tempo with back injury
A'ja Wilson is listed as questionable for Sunday's Aces-Tempo matchup with a back injury, creating last-minute uncertainty ahead of the 7 p.m. ET tipoff at Rogers Arena. Las Vegas (25-13) faces an injury-depleted Toronto Tempo (11-25), but Wilson's availability could swing both the aces tempo on offense and expectations for the WNBA slate.
Key Takeaways
- A'ja Wilson is questionable with a back injury on the Aces' pregame injury report before the Tempo game.
- Dana Evans is also questionable with a leg injury; Janiah Barker remains out for the season.
- Toronto ruled out five players, including Brittney Sykes, Marina Mabrey, and Aneesah Morrow.
- The game starts at 7 p.m. ET at Rogers Arena on The Spot-Vegas 34 and TSN.
- DraftKings analysts flagged Wilson as a top DFS play if she suits up against Toronto's depleted roster.
What's on the Aces injury report before the Tempo game?
Las Vegas enters its road date against Toronto carrying question marks at the top of the roster. According to the pregame injury report, superstar center A'ja Wilson is questionable because of a back injury. Guard Dana Evans is also questionable with a leg issue.
Forward Janiah Barker is out for the season with a leg injury. The Aces are 25-13 on the season and coming off a 101-78 win over the Connecticut Sun, when Jackie Young led the way with 24 points.
Who is out for Toronto Tempo on Sunday?
Toronto's injury list is far longer than Las Vegas'. The Tempo (11-25) have ruled out Brittney Sykes (foot), Nyara Sabally (calf), Marina Mabrey (hamstring), Maria Conde (calf), and Aneesah Morrow (knee).
That shorthanded roster has pushed more usage toward players like forward Isabella Harrison, who DraftKings Network analysts highlighted as a must-start DFS option with several regular rotation pieces sidelined.
How can you watch Aces vs Tempo on August 23?
Fans can watch the Aces-Tempo game at Rogers Arena in Vancouver on Sunday, August 23, 2026, with tipoff set for 7 p.m. ET. The broadcast is available on The Spot-Vegas 34 and TSN, with streaming options through Fubo.
Las Vegas enters as a heavy favorite with a -10.5 spread and a game total of 180.5, per sportsbook lines cited by The New York Times.
What does Wilson's status mean for DFS players?
DraftKings Network analysts tabbed Wilson as one of two must-start players on Sunday's three-game slate, citing her dominance against Toronto. She leads the WNBA with a 32% usage rate and 1.5 fantasy points per minute this season.
In her prior meeting with Toronto this season, Wilson delivered 51 fantasy points on 11-of-14 shooting. Toronto ranks as the league's worst-rated defense, and Las Vegas carries a 95.5-point implied team total on DraftKings Sportsbook—numbers that fade quickly if Wilson sits.
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