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A'ja Wilson and the price of WNBA's new spotlight
Original: The WNBA wanted attention. A'ja Wilson should know what comes with it https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7649920/2026/10/0
A new column in The Athletic argues that the WNBA, having deliberately courted a bigger spotlight, must now accept the scrutiny that comes with it, and that Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson should understand this reality. The piece follows renewed attention on Wilson and the Aces amid the league's surging profile and playoff storylines.
Why now: Renewed scrutiny of A'ja Wilson and the Aces as the WNBA's growing popularity draws intensified criticism and debate.
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- The WNBA wanted attention. A'ja Wilson should know what comes with it https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7649920/2026/10/01/aja-wilson-fever-aces-wnba/ # WNBA # Basketball # SportsNews · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 1
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