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The Las Vegas Aces entered the 2025 WNBA playoffs as one of the favorites to win the title, considering how they won 16 consecutive games to end the regular season. Their dominance continued in Game 1 of their first-round matchup against the Seattle Storm as they demolished them by 25 points, 102-77. But then the […]

The Las Vegas Aces celebrated another special moment as A’ja Wilson received the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Award in front of their home fans. Wilson’s dominance on both ends of the floor has been the driving force for the Aces all season. The award itself was no surprise. Still, the spotlight briefly shifted […]

A’ja Wilson made WNBA playoff history as she surpassed Lisa Leslie during the Las Vegas Aces’ matchup against the Seattle Storm in Game 3 of the first round of the 2025 WNBA playoffs on Thursday night. Going into the game, Wilson scored 899 points throughout her playoff career in the WNBA. This put her at […]

Throughout the history of the WNBA, all individual awards had singular winners. However, the 2025 season saw that trend come to an end with a competitive Defensive Player of the Year award. Voters could not pick between Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson and Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith. After the tie, the league decided […]

On Tuesday, the Las Vegas Aces had their 17 game win streak came to an end. In Game 2 of the first round of the playoffs, they lost to the Seattle Storm 86-83. A number of factors contributed to the Aces’ demise. In the fourth quarter, the Aces led by 14 points, but the Storm […]

The Las Vegas Aces saw their playoff run get off to the best possible start as they returned with a dominant 102-77 win over the Seattle Storm in Game 1 of their first-round series. A’ja Wilson took over with a 29-point performance and the Aces now have a chance to end the series on Tuesday […]

The WNBA playoffs have arrived, and the Las Vegas Aces are once again at the center of the conversation. Known for their championship pedigree, the Aces enter this postseason looking both dangerous and determined. Few teams can match their combination of elite talent and playoff experience. In addition, their record-setting finish to the regular season […]

The end of the 2025 WNBA regular season has now propped up nominees for the end-of-season awards. There is also now an official date on when these players in question will know whether they won a particular award. Like their NBA counterparts, the WNBA has their own version of awards for their best talents. They […]

It’s been an outstanding WNBA season for the veteran A’ja Wilson and rookie Paige Bueckers. Essentially, both of them left an indelible impression as Wilson could win her 4th MVP and Bueckers is likely to be named Rookie of the Year. However, the Associated Press has given them their props, according to Mitchell Hansen of […]

The Las Vegas Aces are steamrolling, and A’ja Wilson is playing a major role. On Thursday, Wilson surpassed Breanna Stewart for the third-most points scored in a single season at 937. In the process, the Aces finished the regular season with their 16th consecutive game. They defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 103-75 and await the […]

A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces could not have dreamed up a better finish to the 2025 season. For months, they looked off the pace, and after years of being a legitimate title-contender, it was almost jarring to see them stinking it up in the middle of the pack. But the memory of their […]

There are four WNBA games being played on Sept. 11, which is the last day of the regular season. Eight teams have already clinched playoff berths, meaning there aren’t any postseason spots up for grabs. There are still big implications during the last day of the regular season, though. Only the one, four, and five […]

The Las Vegas Aces are a freight train that cannot be stopped, and they are heading into the playoffs with some incredible momentum after they took home their 15th consecutive victory on Tuesday with a 92-61 demolition of the hapless Chicago Sky. The Aces looked mediocre for the first half of the season, an uncharacteristic […]

The Las Vegas Aces are no strangers to the bright lights of playoff basketball. However, this season has been unlike any of their recent championship runs. For years, they’ve been the standard of depth, dominance, and swagger in the WNBA. Now, as they prepare for another grueling postseason, they find themselves in unfamiliar territory. They […]

The Golden State Valkyries are the feel-good story of the 2025 WNBA season. From becoming the first expansion team to clinch a playoff spot to selling out every home game this season at Chase Center, the Valkyries can call their first year in the W an all-around success. But if you ask the players or […]

The Las Vegas Aces have had their fair share of struggles to begin the 2025 season, as they adjusted in the aftermath of Kelsey Plum’s departure over the offseason. But with the playoffs right around the corner, their topsy-turvy start to the 2025 campaign is now nothing but a thing of the distant past. On […]

The sorors of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. have just received some disappointing news. The long-awaited pink and green version of Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson’s signature sneakers, the Nike A’One, won’t be hitting stores anytime soon. In a recent interaction on Threads, Wilson revealed that the pink and green pair of A’One’s are […]

The Atlanta Dream took a tough 81-75 loss to the Las Vegas Aces in their last game, and it was the second half that changed everything. After a back-and-forth first half, the Aces only allowed six points from the Dream in the third quarter, and A’ja Wilson was her dominant self throughout the game. Late […]

For the first three seasons of her WNBA career, A’ja Wilson finished a grand total of zero 3-point attempts. For one of the greatest ever scorers in league history, shots from distance are not a regular scoring outlet despite the 29-year-old having developed her distance shooting. In the 2025 season thus far, Wilson has made […]

The Las Vegas Aces finally look like their old selves after an up and down 2025 season. Las Vegas is red hot, adding another victory to their 12-game winning streak after beating Atlanta 81-75 on Wednesday night. The Aces’ biggest star has helped the team keep their winning streak going heading into the playoffs. Aces […]

Becky Hammon was very high on A’ja Wilson’s candidacy for the 2025 WNBA MVP Award after the Las Vegas Aces’ matchup against the Washington Mystics on Saturday evening. In 33 minutes of action, Wilson finished with a stat line of 36 points, 13 rebounds, two steals, two blocks, and an assist. She shot 14-of-22 from […]

The Las Vegas Aces stayed red-hot on Saturday following their 91-81 win against the Washington Mystics, their tenth consecutive win now. During the Aces win, A’ja Wilson finished with 36 points and 13 rebounds, putting her behind only Diana Taurasi for the WNBA record of most career games of at least 30 points, as per […]

As Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson continues to set records amid her dominance, there is no doubt that she will once again be in the running for the WNBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. Aces head coach Becky Hammon would speak about the WNBA MVP honor and how the conversation should always start with […]

The Las Vegas Aces may no longer be the powerhouse of yore, but make no mistake about it: any team that has A’ja Wilson leading the way is a force to be reckoned with. This was certainly the case on Tuesday, when Wilson put up a dominant 32-point, 12-rebound, five-block performance in a narrow win […]

As the 2025 WNBA season approaches the playoffs, the conversation around who will end up with this year’s MVP award heats up. Up until this final full month of the regular season, Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier was thought to be running away with the 2025 title. But Las Vegas Aces leader A’ja Wilson has […]

Las Vegas Aces’ superstar and reigning WNBA Most Valuable Player A’ja Wilson has been taking the league by storm with her debut signature sneaker from Nike. Wilson joined elite WNBA company in sporting her own name-bearing model, which released during the summer months of 2025. Now, with the Aces firmly in the playoff hunt, Nike […]

A’ja Wilson evidently does not like to force anything. Following the Las Vegas Aces’ sixth consecutive victory, an 86-83 win over the Phoenix Mercury, the three-time MVP shared an interesting perspective on what has contributed to her team’s recent success. The Aces improved to 20-14 with the win, finally beginning to look like the championship […]

Caitlin Clark enters NBA 2K26 as one of the most talked-about names in basketball. The Indiana Fever all-star sensation has taken the WNBA by storm, and her popularity has only grown. In the latest game ratings, Clark earns a strong 96 overall. However, Napheesa Collier, A’ja Wilson, and Breanna Stewart are rated even higher. At […]

The WNBA has continued to grow in popularity as the players have displayed their immense talent, and it’s translating to the video game world. With the new NBA 2K26 set to release next month, 2K announced a landmark change that will bring Paige Bueckers, A’ja Wilson, Angel Reese, and the WNBA to MyTeam. It’s a […]

The New York Liberty absorbed their second loss in three games after bowing to the Las Vegas Aces, 83-77, at Michelob Ultra Arena on Wednesday. In a rematch of last year’s finals, the Liberty started strong but couldn’t sustain it in the second half, as the Aces clamped down on defense. Las Vegas limited New […]

On Sunday, Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson made WNBA history. She became the first player in league history to score 30 points and grab 20 rebounds in an Aces 94-86 victory over the Connecticut Sun. Among those savoring the moment is Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell. On Instagram, Mitchell reached out to Wilson to […]

If there were still debates on who’s the best player in the WNBA today, Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson squashed them on Sunday. Wilson led the Aces over the Connecticut Sun, 94-86, at Michelob Ultra Arena for their fourth straight win. Not even the best problem solver in the world could have helped the […]

A’ja Wilson made history again on Wednesday night, adding another milestone to her impressive and decorated WNBA career. The Las Vegas Aces star officially recorded her 500th career block in the first quarter of the matchup against the Golden State Valkyries, swatting away a layup attempt by Valkyries forward Janelle Salaün with just over three […]

With the 2025 WNBA trade deadline looming, time is running out for the Las Vegas Aces’ front office and head coach Becky Hammon, who took over personnel decisions after the Aces let go of their general manager in October 2024, to decide between short-term lineup upgrades and long-term opportunity. The Aces have stayed committed to […]

The Las Vegas Aces haven’t lived up to their lofty standard so far this season, but A’ja Wilson has still looked like one of the best players on the planet despite the ups and the downs. On Tuesday night, she put together some of her best ball yet to start the game against the Los […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings suffered a 106-80 loss to the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday. It was a difficult game for Dallas, however, there were some positive takeaways. The Wings limited A’ja Wilson to only 14 points scored. She did record 10 rebounds and seven assists, but the Wings took steps forward in […]

Las Vegas Aces’ franchise star A’ja Wilson is on a quest for yet another WNBA Championship and the reigning league MVP continues to make history with each passing season of accolades. This past summer, Wilson broke barriers en route to her first signature sneaker with Nike and now it’s full steam ahead for the Nike […]

With the WNBA 2025 All-Star Weekend officially over and the second half of the season underway, it acts as a sort of soft reset for some of the league’s teams and players. As the campaign barrels toward the playoffs, there are some important storylines to keep track of as they approach a conclusion. Let’s take […]

A’ja Wilson keeps on racking up the honors. The league announced that the Las Vegas Aces star and reigning WNBA MVP has been chosen as the first-ever Jr. WNBA Global Ambassador, meaning she’ll have the opportunity to guide the next generation of basketball players while serving as the strategic advisor and participating in various Jr. […]