Aces guard Chelsea Gray averaged 15.3 points, 7.3 assists and 4.0 rebounds last season, her second with the team after being signed as an unrestricted free agent.
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The reigning champions took care of business to secure their WNBA Finals berth and now await the winner between the No. 2-seeded Liberty and No. 3 Sun.
Aces coach Becky Hammon said she expects her reserves to step up in the final four games of the regular season, starting at home Thursday against the Mystics.
A’ja Wilson signed a contract extension Friday, tying her to the Aces for the next two seasons and avoiding unrestricted free agency.
Two-time WNBA MVP Candace Parker, who signed with the Las Vegas Aces as a free agent, knows there will be a learning curve as she adapts to coach Becky Hammon’s system.
NFL great Tom Brady, who retired after last season with seven Super Bowl rings, recently purchased a stake in the WNBA’s Aces from majority owner Mark Davis.
The Storm took advantage of the Aces’ trapping defense in Game 1. Now, Aces coach Becky Hammon and her staff will need to find a solution to avoid going down 2-0.
Aces forward A’ja Wilson received 20 votes from a national panel of sports writers and broadcasters. Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas was second with 14 votes.
Aces forward A’ja Wilson is happy to watch Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird celebrated during her final season, but wants more recognition for the career of Minnesota Lynx center Sylvia Fowles
Fresh off a win over the reigning WNBA champion Chicago Sky, the Aces will host the Connecticut Sun, whose 6-2 record leads the Eastern Conference, twice this week.
Aces rookie Mya Hollingshed never expected to play in the WNBA. Now she’s getting her chance.
WNBA legend Becky Hammon is finalizing a five-year deal to become the Aces’ coach, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed to the Review-Journal late Thursday.
The Aces were at Taurasi’s mercy Thursday night during Game 2, falling 117-91 to her Phoenix Mercury in Game 2 of the best-of-five series.
Kelsey Plum on Thursday was named Sixth Player of the Year, receiving 41 votes from a panel comprised of 49 journalists and broadcasters who cover the WNBA.
Cambage and Hamby will play against teammates A’ja Wilson and Chelsea Gray of Team USA on July 14 in the WNBA All-Star game at Michelob Ultra Arena.