What happened: A'ja Wilson is out for the Las Vegas Aces with a right-leg injury ahead of Tuesday's WNBA Commissioner's Cup Championship against the New York Liberty. Satou Sabally is also out for the Liberty. The two sides meet for the 2026 Commissioner's Cup with both rosters down a primary contributor.
Why it matters: Losing A'ja Wilson reshapes the Aces' interior on the biggest in-season stage, while Sabally's absence thins New York's frontcourt depth. Both teams must reconfigure their rotations on short notice for a one-game title decider.
By the numbers: Las Vegas enters at 15-6 (W2, last five WWLWW), New York at 13-9 (L2, last five LLWLL). In their most recent meeting on June 23, the Liberty beat the Aces 87-76.
What to watch: Watch how each team redistributes minutes and scoring load without its star, and whether either makes a late lineup adjustment before tip.