Aces’ A’ja Wilson (ankle) sits out but no long-term concerns

NEW YORK — Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson has been ruled out of Sunday’s marquee matchup against the New York Liberty after injuring her right ankle Friday in the closing minute of her team’s win over the Connecticut Sun.

Las Vegas coach Becky Hammon described the injury as a tweak and said there are no long-term concerns after Wilson underwent imaging but that they are taking things slow with her and will see how she feels going into the Aces’ next game Wednesday against the Indiana Fever.

“There’s never a good time for this, but she does get a couple days to get that ankle right and get a little bit of rest,” Hammon said, referring to the team’s approach with Wilson as “very precautionary.”

Wilson was seen entering Barclays Center on Sunday afternoon in a walking boot.

Hammon said the Aces will start Megan Gustafson and Alysha Clark alongside their usual backcourt of Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young.

Wilson has been remarkably durable during her WNBA career, last…