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Las Vegas Aces star Candace Parker is retiring from the WNBA. The three-time WNBA champion and two-time league MVP  announced via Instagram on Sunday that she is retiring after 16 years of playing professional basketball. “I promised I’d never cheat the game & that I’d leave it in a better place than I came into […]

Candace Parker, in a candid conversation on Dwyane Wade’s podcast Thursday, shared insightful reflections on how legendary Tennessee women’s basketball coach Pat Summitt was instrumental in Parker’s path to success. As a key figure in the Las Vegas Aces’ recent championship triumph, Parker divulged the unique coaching relationship she had with Summitt that profoundly shaped […]

In a recent episode of Dwyane Wade’s podcast, “The Why” Las Vegas Aces star Candace Parker opened up about the profound impact Allen Iverson had on her career, not just in her style of play but in the ethos Parker brings to the game. Wearing the No. 3 in homage to Iverson, Parker reflected on […]

Las Vegas Aces’ star Candace Parker recently drew a comparison between Iowa women’s basketball standout Caitlin Clark and the legends of the NBA and NFL, highlighting Clark’s significant impact on the popularity of women’s basketball. The comparison comes in the wake of the Hawkeyes’ Big Ten title game against Nebraska on March 10, which shattered […]

You’ve probably heard, but the New York Knicks have been uncharacteristically banged up since February. As a result, they’ve done what any team in their position would do, played their role players more. And instead of being celebrated for maintaining the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference playoff race despite the injuries, the Knicks are […]

Las Vegas Aces teammates and former college rivals A’ja Wilson and Candace Parker found themselves at the center of a friendly yet passionate exchange after South Carolina women’s basketball, Wilson’s alma mater, secured a heart-stopping win on Saturday over Tennessee, where Parker shined during her college years. The top-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks preserved their perfect […]

The NBA on TNT crew is known for their controversial takes on a wide variety of subjects. Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal, Candace Parker and others got into a spirited debate on Tuesday as Parker’s all-time starting five was revealed in highly dramatic fashion. The hilarious and provocative sequence came during a week in which Draymond […]

On Thursday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a statue honoring late franchise icon Kobe Bryant, who tragically passed away in a helicopter crash in 2020. The statue depicted Bryant in his number eight jersey, holding one hand up toward the sky, and is located in front of the Lakers’ home, the Crypto.com Arena, which […]

The Las Vegas Aces officially announced the re-signing of two-time WNBA MVP Candace Parker, setting the stage for the Aces to chase another championship in 2024. Parker’s last appearance for the Aces was on July 7 before being sidelined for the rest of the season due to a foot injury. There were some questions in […]

The Knicks-for-Clicks narrative is played out. It’s that simple. If you follow basketball closely, you know that the New York Knicks have built a legitimate and hard-nosed team that is becoming a shoo-in for the playoffs.  But the team isn’t the only recipient of low blows. All of its players are evidently fair game for […]

As the calendar marks Jan. 21st, the WNBA free agency period officially kicks off, kicking off days of strategic discussions between teams and players. This period, filled with negotiations and anticipation, leads up to Feb. 1st when signings become official and the fate of teams and players is sealed for the upcoming season. This year’s […]

The Las Vegas Aces could witness the return of Candace Parker, the two-time WNBA MVP, for another season, pending her full recovery. Parker’s dedication to the sport was tested last year as she played through a severe left foot injury, which was later revealed to be 89% fractured. Despite the setback that led to surgery […]

In a gracious display of sportsmanship, Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal, an LSU alum, warmly congratulated the Colorado women’s basketball team after the Buffaloes clinched a surprise win over his alma mater. Despite LSU’s top rank and a star-studded lineup featuring Angel Reese and Hailey Van Lith, Colorado stole the show on Nov. 6 with a […]

Fresh off the Las Vegas Aces’ championship celebrations, Candace Parker took the stage Tuesday at the espnW Women + Sports Summit in California, reflecting on her illustrious career and the profound impact of her college coach, Pat Summitt, who became a larger-than-life figure for Tennessee women’s basketball. Parker got close to Summitt when she had […]

The Las Vegas Aces are the first back-to-back champions of the women’s game in a little over two decades. They accomplished the feat in spectacular fashion in a one-point thriller WNBA Finals showdown against the New York Liberty. A’ja Wilson led the squad to a tough victory without key players like Kiah Stokes and Chelsea […]

Candace Parker believes Angel Reese in the next big thing in women’s basketball. The savvy veteran Las Vegas Aces power forward sang Reese’s praises in the 2023 TIME 100 issue. Reese, a future WNBA prospect, made the list of the magazine’s most influential people of the year. Jalen Hurts, Angel Reese, & Ronald Acuña Jr. […]

Candace Parker is one of the best players in the WNBA. Parker is currently in her first year with the Las Vegas Aces after previously playing for the Los Angeles Sparks and Chicago Sky. Although she’s currently dealing with an injury, Parker still played a role in helping lead the Aces to the best record […]

Las Vegas Aces superstar Candace Parker is teaming up with Gatorade and The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation Sports Matter Program. Gatorade is donating $100,000 to the DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation Sports Matter Program to help young athletes participate in winter sports during the 2023-24 season. To honor Parker, Gatorade and the Sports Matter Program are […]

Let the real games begin. In their quest for back-to-back WNBA championships, the defending champion Las Vegas Aces left no crumbs on their way to a historic 34-6 campaign. The Aces dominated the 2023 regular season in every sense of the word. Las Vegas had the most potent offense in the WNBA. They led the […]

For the majority of this season, the Las Vegas Aces have been the best team in the WNBA. They still hold the best record in the league at 30-6, but they haven’t been playing as sharp as of late. Part of it may be fatigue, part of it may be the doldrums of the regular […]

The Los Angeles Sparks are red-hot right now, having won six in a row. A big reason for that is veteran star Nneka Ogwumike, who is having a fantastic campaign. Not only is she sixth all-time in WNBA scoring, but Ogwumike also reached an impressive franchise feat on Friday evening in a victory over the […]

For the second time this season, the Las Vegas Aces were routed by the New York Liberty, falling to their East Coast counterparts 82-63 in the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Final. Without Candace Parker for the 13th consecutive game, the defending WNBA champion Aces struggled defensively and failed to score 70 points for the second time […]

To say it’s been a tough season for the Seattle Storm would be an understatement. After losing Breanna Stewart and Sue Bird this offseason, the Storm have been fully immersed in a rebuilding year. So far, they’ve sputtered to a 5-19 record and they are 1-9 in their last ten games. They’ve had some silver […]

New York Liberty star forward Breanna Stewart has been on a tear this season, and her latest performance saw her put together a stat line that no woman had accomplished before her in the WNBA when she became the first player in league history to record 25 points, five rebounds and five assists in a […]

Las Vegas Aces forward Candace Parker underwent successful surgery for a fracture in her foot, both the team and Parker announced on Monday night. Here is the story for those interested: https://t.co/VQb2gTEBak pic.twitter.com/IAi6eNjFfm — Matthew Walter (@MatthewWalter96) July 25, 2023 “I’ve been playing on a fracture all season, tolerating the pain, but after consulting with […]

The Las Vegas Aces have been rolling in the first half of the 2023 WNBA season. The defending champions are currently 19-2 which is the best record in the league. They are without a doubt the overwhelming favorites to repeat as WNBA champions. The Aces have also managed to stay relatively injury free with only […]

Connecticut Sun forward DeWanna Bonner passed Las Vegas Aces forward Candace Parker on the WNBA All-Time Points Leaders List, the league announced in a Thursday tweet. Movin' on up 💫 DeWanna Bonner has passed Candace Parker for 8th on the #WNBA All-Time Points Leaders List Congrats, DB#MoreThanGame pic.twitter.com/vZ5bchjuT6 — WNBA (@WNBA) July 20, 2023 DeWanna […]

Candace Parker may be in the twilight of her career but her winning ways stay the same. The  Las Vegas Aces leader is still carrying a team’s torch like how she did it with the Los Angeles Sparks. She posits that the LA team has quite some similarities with her bond with A’ja Wilson, and […]

Atlanta Dream star Rhyne Howard shot the lights out against the Los Angeles Sparks. The 6-foot-2 guard led the demolition job en route to a blowout victory. She has now achieved legendary status only the likes of Candace Parker, Breanna Stewart, and Liz Cambage have ever reached. The Dream’s guard became the second-youngest player to […]

The New York Liberty faced off against an insanely talented Las Vegas Aces squad led by Candace Parker and A’ja Wilson. Courtney Vandersloot had to give it her all against the defending WNBA champions such that they can reclaim the top spot in the standings. The Floor General made history alongside Sue Bird and Ticha […]

The WNBA has a new all-time leader in triple-doubles and she hails from the Connecticut Sun. Alyssa Thomas usurped Candace Parker and Sabrina Ionescu to take the record for herself during their absolute domination of the Chicago Sky. Alyssa Thomas notched her fourth career triple-double with the Connecticut Sun, per CBS Sports. She knocked down […]

The Las Vegas Aces currently hold an 11-1 record, good for first place in the Western Conference. They hold a five-game lead in the conference as well. Meanwhile, the Aces also have the best record in the WNBA, narrowly in front of the Connecticut Sun (11-3). Aces star A’ja Wilson recently addressed Las Vegas’ talented […]

The Connecticut Sun have been on a roll as they still lead in the WNBA standings. Alyssa Thomas has been doing tremendous as a leader. She just broke an insane milestone only Candace Parker and Sabrina Ionescu achieved at the expense of the Seattle Storm. Alyssa Thomas notched her third career triple-double. This makes her […]

Candace Parker is a legend within the women’s basketball world, and she added to her resume in the Las Vegas Aces’ dominant win over the Minnesota Lynx. Parker is the only player in WNBA history to have 6,500+ points, 3,000+ rebounds, 1,500+ assists, 600+ blocks, and 500+ steals, according to Bleacher Report. Parker has been […]

The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Seattle Storm 96-63 on Thursday. A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum performed well, but it was Jackie Young who led Las Vegas with 28 points in the victory. Notably, Young went 4-7 from beyond the arc. Her shooting efficiency from deep has been impressive this season, and it’s something she’s […]

Las Vegas Aces forward Candace Parker and NBA Hall-of-Famer Shaquille O’Neal shared a heartwarming moment after the Aces’ took a 96-63 victory over the Seattle Storm on Thursday. Candace was happy to see Shaq after the Aces' big win 🙏 pic.twitter.com/g1jxgN0Tpf — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 16, 2023 Parker finished the night with seven points, […]

Candace Parker faced retirement rumors prior to the 2023 WNBA season. At 37-years old, nobody would have blamed her for calling it a career. After all, she’s already considered to be one of the best players of the past generation, and has an impressive analyst career in the works. Parker ultimately decided to return and […]

The Chicago Sky went through a slew of changes to the roster during the last WNBA offseason, one of which was the loss of Candace Parker to the Las Vegas Aces. When everything was said and done and the 2023 WNBA season was underway, the Sky were left with just one starter from the 2021 […]

The Las Vegas Aces are off to one of the best starts in the league with the 2023 WNBA season underway. They improved to 6-0 on Sunday following an 84-80 win against the Indiana Fever on the road. While the game was close, the Aces showed their championship mettle by being able to close the […]