Becky Hammon hasn’t leaned on her bench much this season, but the Aces’ reserves came up big when they were needed in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals against the Liberty.
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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 two-time WNBA champions received the fire hose treatment on the runway.
The Aces are the greatest team in WNBA history, with all-time great talent and statistics that reflect their historical dominance.
The schedule did the Aces no favors Saturday as they lost their first regular-season game at home since July 2022. Aces star A’ja Wilson led all scorers with 25 points.
Riquna Williams and Candace Parker’s injury absences forced the Aces to sign rookie guard Ashley Joens to an emergency hardship contract Wednesday.
Aces assistant Tyler Marsh will serve as the team’s interim coach in the season-opening game against the Seattle Storm because of Becky Hammon’s suspension.
Aces guard Kelsey Plum underwent surgery Wednesday for her right labrum. She is coming off the best season of her career, finishing second in the league in scoring.
Six of the Aces’ top seven players are under contract for next season, positioning them for another championship run.
WNBA Finals MVP Chelsea Gray, who scored 20 points in the clinching victory, led the Aces’ fast break to the stage.
Jack Harlow changed the lyrics of one of his hit songs during a Sunday night performance in Las Vegas to shout out the WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces.
The Aces have won five consecutive games since center Kiah Stokes joined the starting lineup. They’ll look to continue that trend Saturday in Game 2 of their first-round matchup with the Phoenix Mercury.
The Aces, coming off a 3-0 road trip, trailed by 17 points after the first quarter and never could catch the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday night at Michelob Ultra Arena.
Minnesota forward Jessica Shepard hit a midrange shot as time expired, but the Lynx needed a 3-pointer to tie the Aces in Sunday’s game at Michelob Ultra Arena.
Forget the Aces’ 93-87 victory against the Minnesota Lynx on Thursday at Michelob Ultra Arena. Forget their 5-1 record
The Aces on Monday waived Kalani Brown, a 6-7 center, after she injured her knee. Also released on Tuesday were forward Faustine Aifuwa and guard Deja Winters.