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
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All-Star forward A’ja Wilson had 17 points and 16 rebounds but the Aces were beaten by the Seattle Storm in a matchup between the two best teams in the western conference
Aces forward Dearica Hamby is averaging 12.8 points and a career-high 8.9 rebounds this season and was named to the WNBA All-Star team for the second time.
When asked about seeing fellow All-Star Brittney Griner at a preliminary hearing Monday for her trial in Russia, Aces forward A’ja Wilson said: “It made my stomach turn.”
The Aces All-Stars stepped up when they were needed to help the Aces get back in the win column
The WNBA announced its 10 All-Star Game starters last week, with Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young and A’ja Wilson — the Aces’ three No. 1 overall picks — representing the franchise.
UNLV received a commitment from 6-foot-10-inch forward Karl Jones, who averaged 10.0 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.8 blocks last season at Los Angeles Southwest College.
The Aces lost their second straight game, falling to the Washington Mystics in overtime at Michelob Ultra Arena — the first time they have lost consecutive games this season.
Hammon has led the Aces to a WNBA-best 13-3 record in her first season at the helm
The Aces gave up a 28-point comeback to the reigning-champion Chicago Sky Tuesday, but have a chance to get back to winning ways against the Washington Mystics Saturday
Aces forward A’ja Wilson, wing Jackie Young and guard Kelsey Plum on Wednesday were named starters for the WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago.
The Aces lost to the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night after scoring a franchise-record 41 points in the first quarter and leading by 28 points in the first half.
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.
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.
After missing out on the Commissioner’s Cup Final during 2021, the Aces are undefeated in Commissioner’s Cup games this season.