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.
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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.
It could turn out nothing wrong transpired, that the sponsorship with 12 Aces players by the LVCVA complies with WNBA rules. But the deal still should be investigated.
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’ first meeting with rookie phenom Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever is one of the hottest tickets on online ticket broker StubHub.
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.
The LVCVA has yet to finalize its sponsorship deals with the Aces’ 12 players. But it’s already planning to celebrate once the contracts are signed.
Former UNLV women’s basketball star Desi-Rae Young is considering playing overseas, as she recovers from meniscus surgery after being cut by the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury.
The WNBA is investigating the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s sponsorship of the Aces’ rostered players, a league source confirmed Saturday.
Seven-time Super Bowl winner Tom Brady spoke to the Aces on the night they got their championship rings. His advice resonated with star forward A’ja Wilson.
The Aces improved to 2-0 on Saturday with a win against the Los Angeles Sparks, thanks in part to help off the bench from a rookie.
Becky Hammon’s awkward in-game interview with ESPN during the Aces’ season-opening win on Tuesday wasn’t what it looked like, the coach said.
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority will sponsor Las Vegas Aces players this season, paying each of the 12 on the roster $100,000.
The Aces are at the cutting edge of media presentation, as six members of the organization served as on-air talent in some capacity during the offseason.
The two-time defending WNBA champion Aces have the best players and the best coach, and they’ll fight through down moments to claim another title.