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WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson accidentally runs through staffer in shocking scene

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Ehalt, M. (2026, September 26). WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson accidentally runs through staffer in shocking scene. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/26/sports/wnba-mvp-aja-wilson-accidentally-runs-through-staffer-in-shocking-scene/

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WNBA star and MVP A’ja Wilson accidentally ran into an unidentified staffer during Thursday night’s Phoenix game while entering the court through a curtain area. The incident occurred as Wilson was coming onto the floor to play, causing the staff member to fall back but get up quickly after appearing uninjured. Despite the distraction, Wilson's team, the Las Vegas Aces, won 100-82 and secured their seventh straight victory of the regular season, earning them the third seed for the playoffs where they aim to repeat as champions.

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During a WNBA game between the Phoenix Mercury and Las Vegas Aces on Thursday night, A’ja Wilson, back-to-back MVP for the Aces, accidentally ran through a staff member while coming out onto the court. The incident occurred when the staffer peeked from behind a curtain right as Wilson was running by; she was sent flying but quickly got up and appeared to be fine according to a fan who recorded the video. Despite this unfortunate event, the game continued with the Aces winning 100-82, securing their seventh consecutive win for the season. This victory ensures they are the No. 3 seed in their push to repeat as champions.

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This unfortunate Phoenix staffer, to borrow old “NFL Primetime” lingo, got jacked up. asserted

staffer → borrow → lingo

Back-to-back WNBA MVP and Aces star A’ja Wilson unfortunately steamrolled a behind-the-scenes worker in Phoenix in a shocking scene Thursday night. asserted

Wilson → steamroll → scene

The staffer — it’s unclear if she worked for the Mercury, Mortgage Matchup Center or a media outlet — unfortunately decided to peek out from behind a curtain right as Wilson came running through to come out onto the court. uncertain

Wilson → work → court

This round went to Wilson, the 6-foot-4 three-time WNBA champion and four-time league MVP, who sent the staffer flying backwards and the floor. asserted

who → go → staffer

Everyone in the vicinity went, “Ooh,” and Wilson quickly stopped and her facial expression showed shock, while teammate Chelsea Gray behind her also flashed the same stunned look. asserted

Gray → go → look

The woman rose quickly from the floor while someone asked, “You OK?,” and the Aces continued their trek, likely back to the locker room after the brief stop. asserted

Aces → rise → stop

The fan who recorded the video told TMZ that the worker appeared to be fine. asserted

worker → record → TMZ

The Aces ultimately beat the Mercury 100-82 to secure their seventh straight win to close out the regular season, and they are the No. 3 seed in their quest to repeat as champions. asserted

they → beat → champions

Wilson led all scorers with 34 points and 10 rebounds, and secured her third straight WNBA scoring title by averaging 26.2 points this season. asserted

Wilson → lead → points

She also averaged 9.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.4 steals per game in yet another stellar campaign for one of the sport’s greatest players. asserted

She → average → players

The Aces (31-13) will host Caitlin Clark and the sixth-seeded Fever (28-16) in Game 1 of the best-of-three series on Sunday at 4 p.m. ET. asserted

Aces → host → ET

Las Vegas is aiming for its fourth championship in the last five years, with the Liberty’s 2024 title interrupting a potential four-peat. asserted

title → aim → peat

The Aces swept the Mercury last year, and they have the second-best betting odds at BetMGM behind the top-seeded Lynx. asserted

they → sweep → Lynx

WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson accidentally runs through staffer in shocking scene

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