After the San Antonio Spurs were eliminated from the NBA’s play-in tournament, Becky Hammon landed in Nevada to oversee preparations for her first training camp as coach of the Aces.
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Las Vegas Aces news, scores, highlights and game reports for the back-to-back WNBA champs, led by A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Kelsey Plum.
With their two first-round picks in the WNBA draft, the Aces took Colorado forward Mya Hollingshed at No. 8 and Florida Gulf Coast guard Kierstan Bell at No. 11.
The Aces acquired the Nos. 8 and 13 picks from the Minnesota Lynx for their first- and second-round selections in the 2023 draft. They now have five picks.
Natalie Williams, who has coached at various levels and spent the past six years running her own basketball academy, will become the Aces’ new general manager.
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.
Las Vegas Aces first-year coach Becky Hammon has hired Natalie Nakase as an assistant coach, the WNBA team announced Thursday.
Las Vegas Aces stars A’ja Wilson and Chelsea Gray are two of the first women’s basketball players to be represented by Rich Paul’s Klutch Sports Group, which also counts LeBron James among its clients.
Las Vegas Aces forward Dearica Hamby was named Monday as the lone WNBA representative for the NBA Celebrity All-Star game.
Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum and Dearica Hamby were all named Monday to Team USA ahead of the World Cup Qualifying Tournament.
Australian center Liz Cambage played for the Aces in 2019 and 2021, averaging 14.2 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.6 blocks. She was named to the WNBA All-Star team both seasons..
The Las Vegas Aces have re-signed restricted free agent A’Ja Wilson, the 2020 WNBA MVP. Unrestricted free agent Angel McCoughtry is heading to the Minnesota Lynx.
Former Las Vegas Aces center Kiah Stokes will not sign with the Atlanta Dream in free agency. A a return to the Aces is still possible.
Chelsea Gray, Angel McCoughtry, Kelsey Plum and Dearica Hamby were selected to participate in the USA Basketball training camp ahead of the FIBA Qualifying Tournament in Washington D.C..
Center Kiah Stokes emerged as a key contributor down the stretch in her one season with the Aces.
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