Aces rookie Kate Martin and Caitlin Clark, the WNBA’s No. 1 overall draft pick by the Indiana Fever, are bonded by a trait that has aided both of their success.
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Las Vegas Aces news, scores, highlights and game reports for the back-to-back WNBA champs, led by A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Kelsey Plum.
The Aces couldn’t overcome a big night from Kahleah Copper and the Phoenix Mercury and took their first loss of the season Tuesday at Michelob Ultra Arena.
The LVCVA has yet to finalize its sponsorship deals with the Aces’ 12 players. But it’s already planning to celebrate once the contracts are signed.
The WNBA is investigating the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s sponsorship of the Aces’ rostered players, a league source confirmed Saturday.
The Aces improved to 2-0 on Saturday with a win against the Los Angeles Sparks, thanks in part to help off the bench from a rookie.
Becky Hammon’s awkward in-game interview with ESPN during the Aces’ season-opening win on Tuesday wasn’t what it looked like, the coach said.
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority will sponsor Las Vegas Aces players this season, paying each of the 12 on the roster $100,000.
The Aces are at the cutting edge of media presentation, as six members of the organization served as on-air talent in some capacity during the offseason.
A’ja Wilson scored 30 points, and the Aces held on for the win in front of the largest crowd the team has ever had at Michelob Ultra Arena.
The back-to-back WNBA champion Aces were mentioned frequently in the league’s annual survery of general managers Tuesday.
Aces rookies Kate Martin and Dyaisha Fair will be prepared for anything when the two-time defending WNBA champions open the season against the Phoenix Mercury.
The WNBA is experiencing a period of exponential growth, and the Aces are the hottest ticket in the league. Some fans have had to be diligent to acquire their seats.
A’ja Wilson had 27 points, and the Aces routed the Puerto Rico national team in a preseason game Saturday at South Carolina, where Wilson starred in college.
Two-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson has fielded questions about why she doesn’t have a signature shoe deal with Nike like some other players. Now she has an answer.
Aces point guard Chelsea Gray and center Kiah Stokes didn’t play in last year’s title-clinching Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, but they are close to returning this season.