MINNEAPOLIS - Lynx rookie Napheesa Collier is replacing injured Aces forward A'ja Wilson for the WNBA All-Star Game.
Collier, who played at Jefferson City High School as a freshman, is averaging 11 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists. The league announced the move Monday.
Collier joins Minnesota teammates Sylvia Fowles and Odyssey Sims in Saturday's game in Las Vegas. It's the seventh time the Lynx have had three or more representatives at the All-Star Game - the most of any team in league history.
Wilson, who is one of two captains for one of the league's marquee events, injured her left ankle in the Aces' game last Friday at Seattle. She is expected to be sidelined for a few weeks, according to coach Bill Laimbeer.
Wilson and Elena Delle Donne will choose their teams during a televised draft tonight.