A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young are reportedly headed to the 2024 Olympics. The Aces are off to a 5-3 start without the injured Gray.
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The Aces weren’t able to close amid the Storm’s defense and Jewell Loyd’s scoring and lost Friday night at Michelob Ultra Arena.
Kate Martin is being embraced in many ways by the Aces in her introduction to the WNBA, from birthday surprises from superstar A’ja Wilson to a “rookie backpack.”
A’ja Wilson put together a stat line never seen before in the WNBA as the Aces rolled past the Dallas Wings on Wednesday in a Commissioner’s Cup game.
The Aces have made it to the championship game of the WNBA’s in-season tournament in back-to-back years. Here’s how the competition works.
After a slow start, the two-time defending WNBA champion Aces couldn’t seal the deal against the Atlanta Dream on Friday and suffered their second loss of the season.
Shooting guard Jackie Young is holding her own at the point in the absence of Chelsea Gray, giving the Aces more flexibility for a new roster addition.
A’ja Wilson powered the Aces to victory in their first road game of the season, beating the Minnesota Lynx on Wednesday in Minneapolis.
The Aces will have their work cut out for them their first road trip of the season. They have nine available players due to injuries.
The Aces waived one of their rookies Sunday, one day after defeating the Indiana Fever at home to start the season 3-1.
The Aces defeated the Indiana Fever on Saturday at Michelob Ultra Arena in the first game in Las Vegas for No. 1 overall draft pick Caitlin Clark.
Aces guard Kelsey Plum entered the WNBA as the No. 1 overall draft pick and the all-time leading scorer in women’s college basketball, just like Fever star Caitlin Clark.
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are coming off their first win of the WNBA season, while the Aces need to rebound Saturday from their first loss.
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.
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.