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.
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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.
Former UNLV women’s basketball star Desi-Rae Young is considering playing overseas, as she recovers from meniscus surgery after being cut by the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury.
The Aces unveiled their championship parade plans Friday, as the franchise celebrates its second consecutive WNBA championship.
Kelsey Plum’s clutch scoring late and another standout performance by A’ja Wilson helped the Aces get past a gritty Storm team Thursday in Seattle.
Aces guard Kelsey Plum didn’t shoot the ball well to start the season, but she said her defense and playmaking have taken major strides as her offense returns.
Despite coach Becky Hammon’s suspension, the Aces didn’t miss a beat in their WNBA season opener against the Storm on Saturday in Seattle.
Las Vegas’ list of champions at different levels all deserve recognition. But the Aces are at the top of such a collection. For what they did. For how they will be remembered.
Aces fans showed up as early as 2 p.m. to get a good spot to watch the team’s championship parade.
Guards Chelsea Gray and Kelsey Plum and forward A’ja Wilson will play for the U.S., and forward Iliana Rupert will play for France at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.
Fans gathered on a portion of the Las Vegas Strip on Tuesday to celebrate with the Aces following their WNBA Championship win.
The Aces on Saturday night took care of business and then some, eliminating Phoenix from these WNBA playoffs 117-80 before 9,126 at Michelob Ultra Arena.
The Aces had a historic shooting performance to win Game 2 of their first-round series against the Phoenix Mercury and advance to the WNBA semifinals.
Aces forward Dearica Hamby said the team has lost its focus defensively. “There’s rules we have that we shouldn’t be breaking, and we’re breaking them right now.”
Iliana Rupert, a 20-year-old center and the Aces’ 2021 first-round draft pick, joined the team Sunday after spending four seasons playing professional ball in France.
Losing All-Star center Liz Cambage has inadvertently helped the Aces, off to the best start in franchise history and even-money favorites to win the WNBA title.