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Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson had a succinct reaction after winning the ESPY for Best Athlete in Women’s Sports on Thursday, beating out fellow nominee Caitlin Clark, rookie star of the Indiana Fever. Wilson, who could not attend the ceremony, posted on social media, “God is working … top tier blessings.” Wilson’s award is […]

A’ja Wilson’s drive for her third WNBA MVP title is rooted not in rivalry with New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart but rather in personal motivation stemming from a surprising fourth-place vote she received in last season’s MVP race. Wilson, a standout player for the Las Vegas Aces, opened up about her determination following her […]

A’ja Wilson had a standout game Wednesday, scoring 24 points and grabbing 20 rebounds to lead the Las Vegas Aces to an 84-79 victory over the Seattle Storm. The game marked Wilson’s first career 20-20 game, making her the second player in Aces history to achieve this feat, following Natalie Williams in 2001 when the […]

The Las Vegas Aces’ very own A’ja Wilson is your NBA 2K25 WNBA Edition Cover Athlete. She also joins Celtics’ star Jayson Tatum as the co-cover athlete of the game’s All-Star Edition. The 2x WNBA Champion just added career achievement to her resume. And for both newcomers and returning fans of the series, NBA 2K25 […]

The Las Vegas Aces are one of the best teams in the WNBA. In fact, they are on a path similar to the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL — they want to win a championship for the third year in a row. That is looking like a serious possibility for the Aces as Kelsey […]

There was an uncanny energy when the Las Vegas Aces emerged from the locker room for the tip-off against the Indiana Fever on Tuesday. More than 20,000 fans from Iowa, some from Indiana, and many from Sin City roared excitedly, ready for a long-awaited match-up between the Las Vegas Aces and the Indiana Fever. Ultimately, […]

The Las Vegas Aces are one of the top teams in the WNBA. Head coach Becky Hammon has led the team to two WNBA Championships in a row. Hammon was recently asked to weight in on the ongoing discourse related to the Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese rivalry. Coach Hammon did not pull any punches when discussing […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson took to social media Tuesday to express her frustration with Just Women’s Sports after the outlet criticized the logo for her upcoming signature shoe line with Nike. Wilson said she was frustrated with the negative remarks coming from a platform intended to support women’s sports. Wilson’s new emblem, which […]

On Sunday, Angel Reese delivered the best performance of her young WNBA career as the Chicago Sky edged out the Indiana Fever with an 88-87 victory. The following day, Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson spoke with the media about Reese, providing an honest assessment of her play. In the win, Reese notched her eighth […]

The Las Vegas Aces continued their three-game homestand Friday with an exciting, high-energy 85-74 win against the Connecticut Sun. Though defense has been a struggle all season for the Aces, the huge victory against the Sun was a defensive battle from start to finish.  Two-time MVP A’ja Wilson once again led her galaxy of star […]

Caitlin Clark is near the top of WNBA All-Star voting after the first round of fan returns. The league announced Friday that Clark is second only to Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson. The WNBA All-Star Game is slated for July 20 at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, featuring the WNBA All-Stars against the U.S. […]

The Las Vegas Aces came up short in their first matchup with the New York Liberty since the 2023 WNBA Finals. The 90-82 defeat pushes the Aces’ record to 6-6. Once again, two-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson scored 20-plus points in the game, extending her WNBA record to 17 straight contests.  Wilson continues to lead […]

The Las Vegas Aces have not started their bid for a third consecutive championship on the best of footings. Without team leader, both on and off the court, Chelsea Gray, the Aces have sputtered to a 5-5 start, including a 1-4 stretch entering their Thursday night matchup against the Phoenix Mercury. But even amidst the […]

The Las Vegas Aces may be one of the best teams in the WNBA in 2024, but over the past few games, they have looked anything but. A’ja Wilson has been putting up MVP numbers on a nightly basis, but the Aces haven’t quite hit their stride yet this season amid their bid for a […]

As the highly anticipated 2024 WNBA season gets underway, here are the top 25 players currently playing in the league. This was a difficult exercise after the top spot. Realistically, there are at least 10 players who could be as high as the top five – that’s what makes the WNBA so wildly entertaining. 1. […]

It was a tough night for the Las Vegas Aces, who lost 78-65 to the Seattle Storm. A’ja Wilson once again had a 20-plus point game, which kept up her streak this season.  Still, it felt like something was off while watching the Aces play at home in a packed stadium at Michelob ULTRA Arena.  […]

While attention has found its way to rookies such as Caitlin Clark, Cameron Brink, and Angel Reese, the WNBA’s best player has continued to dominate. A’ja Wilson, the reigning WNBA Finals MVP, has wreaked havoc on the Las Vegas Aces’ opponents to such a degree that she is now on the verge of breaking a […]

Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson led the team to a 95-81 victory over the Dallas Wings on Wednesday,  blazing through the season toward another possible 2024 WNBA MVP win. It was a historic night for the Aces star, who shot 36 points, secured 14 rebounds, and got six steals. Twelve of Wilson’s 36 season-high points […]

If you missed the Las Vegas Aces’ 95-81 win over the Dallas Wings on Wednesday, you missed a historic night. A’ja Wilson has once again proved she is the real MVP.  Wilson scored a season-high 36 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, making her the second player in WNBA history to record multiple games of at […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings were defeated on Wednesday night 95-81 by the Las Vegas Aces. The game featured the top two scorers in the WNBA with Arike Ogunbowale leading Dallas and A’ja Wilson leading Las Vegas. And from that storyline, the game certainly did not disappoint. Wilson led all scorers with 36 points. […]

The 2024 season has been pivotal for the WNBA, as there seems to be more eyes attuned to the product than ever. Now, part of the increased attention the WNBA has been drawing is due to Caitlin Clark, the transcendent talent who makes many tune into their televisions just so they could witness her game-changing […]

The Las Vegas Aces are on the road again. The defending champions are headed to Dallas to take on the Wings in the Aces’ first game of this year’s Commissioner’s Cup.  Wednesday night’s game is the first meeting between the teams since the Aces swept Dallas last year in the WNBA Semifinals. However, the Aces […]

It’s another win for the Las Vegas Aces in a record-breaking night for MVP A’ja Wilson. However, there was also another big factor in the Aces’ first win on the road: DEFENSE. The Aces beat the Minnesota Lynx in a 80-66 victory on Wednesday. Though the game started out slow on both ends–with neither team […]

The Las Vegas Aces are once again showing love to rookie Kate Martin. This time it’s on the road for the first away game of the season. The back-to-back WNBA champions will take on the Minnesota Lynx at 8 p.m. on Wednesday. But, first Aces MVP A’ja Wilson and her band of stars graced “Money […]

Caitlin Clark has predictably been the hottest topic of the young WNBA season thus far and the Las Vegas Aces are the latest team to chime in. Star player A’ja Wilson and coach Becky Hammon specifically shared their thoughts as they come off their first loss of the season against the Phoenix Mercury. Both women […]

The 2024 WNBA season kicked off in unforgettable style. Rookies such as Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Cameron Brink made their professional debuts. Meanwhile, stars like A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart and Alyssa Thomas continued to shine as they did in 2023. Here’s this week’s WNBA power rankings after the first week: 1. Las Vegas Aces […]

Crazy baskets from A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young helped the defending champion Las Vegas Aces grab a victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Saturday. Both Wilson and Young put up 22 of the Aces’ 89 points. For Wilson, nine of those were from the 3-point range. Young went 8-of-18 from the field and 4-of-9 […]

The Los Angeles Sparks are off to an 0-2 start after dropping their second game of the season on the road against the defending champion Las Vegas Aces, 89-82. While the Sparks have yet to get a win, there have been some encouraging signs for the team to start the 2024 season. One of the […]

The city of Las Vegas announced a big move in support of A’ja Wilson and the two-time defending WNBA Champion Las Vegas Aces. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, the tourism branch of the city, announced on Friday that it will sponsor every player on the Aces’ roster with $100,000 each, with the sole […]

The 2024 WNBA season kicked off Tuesday with thrilling performances and historic milestones, setting the tone for an exciting year. Among the standout moments were A’ja Wilson’s dominant display for the Las Vegas Aces, Connecticut Sun DeWanna Bonner climbing to fifth on the WNBA all-time scoring list, Jonquel Jones’ impressive game for the New York […]

The Las Vegas Aces kicked off their season opener with more than just a win. They celebrated their back-to-back championships with a banner reveal, received their championship rings and got a motivational pep talk from none other than seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady. Ahead of their home opener against the Phoenix Mercury Tuesday, Brady, […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson issued a rallying cry to her fellow WNBA players as the league prepares for a highly anticipated 2024 season, set to begin Tuesday, urging them to be ready to capitalize on the growing popularity and interest in women’s basketball. Speaking candidly about the league’s current trajectory with Boardroom’s Vinciane […]

The 2024 WNBA Season is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in years, especially with the influx of household name talents from the collegiate ranks. Atlanta Dream co-owner Renee Montgomery chimed in with her favorites to win the Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year honors. These  include the likes of […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson is finally getting a signature sneaker with Nike, per a report by Alexa Philippou on ESPN.com.The news coincided with the Aces’s preseason game against the Puerto Rican national team in Wilson’s hometown of South Carolina. Upon arriving to the game Wilson wore a  hoodie that says “Of Course I […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson added a prestigious endorsement to her growing portfolio, signing a multi-year deal with Gatorade on Tuesday. The two-time WNBA MVP joins a select group of women’s basketball stars endorsed by the iconic sports drink brand, including Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers. “We’re thrilled about the addition of A’ja Wilson […]

A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart have won the last two WNBA MVP Awards. Both superstars will likely earn MVP consideration once again in 2024. However, can Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale take a step forward and win the MVP? Ogunbowale is poised for a big 2024 campaign. She has played in the WNBA for five […]

The Las Vegas Aces are building a WNBA dynasty. The Indiana Fever have received no shortage of attention after selecting Caitlin Clark in the 2024 WNBA Draft, but the Aces’ accomplishments in recent seasons should not be forgotten. A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum led the Aces to back-to-back championships in 2022 and 2023, and Las […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson, a prominent figure in women’s sports, delivered a compelling message to fans about the importance of supporting female athletes financially. Speaking at the TIME100 Summit Wednesday, Wilson emphasized the direct impact fans can have on the growth and sustainability of women’s sports. “Buy that jersey. Go to that game, […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson was recently spotlighted on Times Magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people and spoke at the 2024 TIME 100 Summit alongside fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad on Wednesday. Wilson recently released a book entitled Dear Black Girls: How to Be True to You, meant to use her experience to help […]