Only players from the Aces received comparable introductory ovations to Brittney Griner at the WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday at Michelob Ultra Arena.
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WNBA players and coaches have raised concerns about the hectic schedule and inconvenient logistics forced on them during All-Star weekend in Las Vegas.
The WNBA All-Star Weekend returns to Las Vegas Friday, and All-Stars like Napheesa Collier, Kelsey Mitchell and Ezi Magbegor say its proximity to the NBA Summer League can help grow their game.
The Aces romped past the Phoenix Mercury on Tuesday at Michelob Ultra Arena in the 20th game of their 40-game season. There’s one more game before the All-Star break.
A’ja Wilson selected fellow Aces Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young and Kelsey Plum during the 2022 WNBA All-Star Game draft, setting up an Aces vs. Liberty All-Star matchup.
The Aces fell behind with All-Star guard Kesley Plum sidelined, but they came back to defeat the Dallas Wings and remain undefeated at home this season.
A massive third quarter helped the Aces dismantle the New York Liberty on Thursday at Michelob Ultra Arena. All five starters reached double figures.
Aces guard Chelsea Gray scored a game-high 25 points and took over a close game to lead the Aces past the Indiana Fever on Monday at Michelob Ultra Arena.
First-team All-WNBA guard Kelsey Plum scored 26 points, and the Aces held off the Indiana Fever to remain undefeated at Michelob Ultra Arena this season.
A’ja Wilson, Jackie Young and Kelsey Plum combined for 64 points as the Aces cruised past the Phoenix Mercury to win their fourth straight game Wednesday.
Aces guard Kelsey Plum didn’t shoot the ball well to start the season, but she said her defense and playmaking have taken major strides as her offense returns.
The Aces fell behind early against the Connecticut Sun, and a 41-point eruption from wing DeWanna Bonnner helped seal the Aces’ first loss of the season.
Aces forward A’ja Wilson had 23 points and 10 rebounds in a road win over the Connecticut Sun, who cut a 17-point deficit to three in the fourth quarter before losing.
The Aces finish their road trip with consecutive games against the Connecticut Sun, who have started the season well despite losing Jonquel Jones and coach Curt Miller.
Wing Jackie Young, forward A’ja Wilson and guard Chelsea Gray combined for 63 points to spark the Aces past the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday at Michelob Ultra Arena.