The Aces waived two rookies Thursday and must make two other roster moves before the WNBA’s final cutdown day May 13.
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The Las Vegas Aces will begin their quest for a third straight WNBA championship as the most in-demand ticket in the league on the secondary market.
In a much-anticipated matchup of superteams, the Aces opened as favorites over the New York Liberty to win the WNBA Finals.
A’ja Wilson scored 30 points as the Aces beat the Seattle Storm on Saturday at Michelob Ultra Arena to stay on the inside track for the WNBA’s No. 1 playoff seed.
The Aces signed a former No. 2 overall WNBA draft pick to an emergency hardship contract after the hardship contract of Ashley Joens expired.
A Las Vegas judge on Wednesday altered the bail conditions for Aces player Riquna Williams, who is facing domestic violence charges.
The Aces were tested by the Atlanta Dream, but maintained their perfect start to the season thanks to 21 points from A’ja Wilson and 20 from Jackie Young.
Becky Hammon, who led the Aces to their first WNBA championship, is expected to contribute to several ESPN shows, including “First Take” and “SportsCenter.”
Aces rookie forward Iliana Rupert, who is from France, has experienced many of the typical highs and lows associated with a debut season in the WNBA.
A’ja Wilson and Chelsea Gray combined for 42 points but the Aces come up short against the Washington Mystics again
Chelsea Gray scored a season-high 21 points as the Aces beat the Lynx 91-85 on Friday in the first of two consecutive games between the teams at Target Center.
The rosters for the WNBA All-Star Game were selected Saturday, with Aces star A’ja Wilson drafting Team Wilson, which will be coached by the Aces’ Becky Hammon.
The Aces lost two starters to injury in the fourth quarter Thursday, losing to the Sun for the team’s second defeat of the season
With one week to go before the season, the Aces waived 2022 first-rounder Mya Hollingshed and second-rounder Khayla Pointer
The team announced Wednesday the signing of veteran free-agent point guard Sydney Colson. The former Texas AM star will prepare to play her third stint with the franchise.