A'ja Wilson reaches 6,000 points for WNBA record in Aces win
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Last updated Jun 9, 2026
A'ja Wilson became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 6,000 career points during the Las Vegas Aces' 101-91 victory over the Seattle Storm on June 8, 2026. In her 278th game, Wilson scored 34 points, recorded 12 rebounds, and added 9 assists and 3 blocks. The achievement surpasses Diana Taurasi's previous record of 6,000 points in 291 games. Wilson’s teammates aimed to help her secure a triple-double, but she fell one assist shy of the milestone. The Aces maintain their strong position in the standings with this win, further emphasizing Wilson's impact on the team and the league.
- •Wilson's 34 points help Aces defeat Storm 101-91
- •She reaches 6,000 points in 278 games
- •Aces led 50-43 at halftime
- •Wilson is one assist shy of triple-double
- •Aces continue strong season performance
- 6:54 AMESPN — Aces' Wilson WNBA's fastest to 6,000 points
- 6:05 AMYahoo Sports — A'ja Wilson beats Diana Taurasi to 6,000 points for WNBA record in Aces win
"In her 278th game in the league, Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson became the fastest WNBA player to reach 6,000 career points Monday night, scoring 34 to go along with 12 rebounds, 9 assists and 3 blocks in her club's 101-91 win over the Seattle Storm.
"A’ja Wilson is the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 6,000 points. She accomplished the feat in 278 games to beat Diana Taurasi.
Sources
External links- ESPNJun 9, 2026, 6:54 AMAces' Wilson WNBA's fastest to 6,000 points
In her 278th game in the league, Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson became the fastest WNBA player to reach 6,000 career points Monday night, scoring 34 to go along with 12 rebounds, 9 assists and 3 blocks in her club's 101-91 win over the Seattle Storm.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 6:05 AMA'ja Wilson beats Diana Taurasi to 6,000 points for WNBA record in Aces win
A’ja Wilson is the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 6,000 points. She accomplished the feat in 278 games to beat Diana Taurasi.
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