A'Ja Wilson acknowledges Las Vegas expansion team while asserting players' legacy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 8:48 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
A'Ja Wilson, a four-time WNBA MVP, expressed her views on the potential for a Las Vegas NBA expansion team. Speaking to the Review-Journal, Wilson emphasized the need for the new team to respect the foundation established by the current players and not overshadow their achievements. She stated, "We brought a lot of shiny things here" as a reminder of the WNBA's impact in the city. Wilson voiced support for the new franchise as a "brother team" but stressed that the WNBA players in Las Vegas have built their own legacy and should not have their accomplishments diminished.
- •A'Ja Wilson is a four-time WNBA MVP.
- •Wilson speaks about a potential Las Vegas NBA team.
- •She insists the WNBA has built a legacy in Las Vegas.
- •Wilson welcomes support for the new team but wants respect.
- •Comments were made during the Review-Journal interview.
- 8:48 PMYahoo Sports — A'Ja Wilson on Las Vegas expansion team: 'We'll support them, but don't steal our shine'
"A'Ja Wilson on Las Vegas expansion team: 'We'll support them, but don't steal our shine'
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