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.
WNBA
The Aces and WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson return to the court Sunday for training camp as they take their first steps toward their goal of a second straight championship.
The Aces completed the move into their new practice facility, the first of its kind in WNBA history, on Friday ahead of the start of training camp Sunday.
Aces coach Becky Hammon was given permission to speak with the Toronto Raptors about their head coaching job, according to a report by ESPN on Thursday.
The Aces will host the New York Liberty May 13 at Michelob Ultra Arena in a preseason game, the first meeting between the two revamped WNBA championship contenders.
The Aces selected Alabama standout Brittany Davis with the final selection of the 2023 WNBA draft.
The WNBA draft will take place Monday at the Spring Studios in New York City. The reigning champion Aces have one pick — the last one in the third and final round.
Aces coach Becky Hammon joins her mentor Gregg Popovich and NBA superstars Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol and Dwyane Wade in this year’s Basketball Hall of Fame class.