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In a candid revelation, Las Vegas Aces’ star A’ja Wilson shared her deep disappointment on finishing below the top spots in the WNBA MVP race, a sentiment that became a driving force for her and her team during their WNBA Finals run last season. Wilson didn’t hold back her feelings in a recent interview with […]

The Las Vegas Aces, fresh off their back-to-back WNBA championship victories, are fortifying their roster by re-signing centers Kiah Stokes and Megan Gustafson to two-year contracts. Both players, pivotal in the Aces’ recent success, were unrestricted free agents and will officially ink their new deals starting Thursday, when the WNBA free agency moratorium concludes. The […]

The 2024 WNBA free agency is causing buzz, particularly around the future of Nneka Ogwumike, after her surprise announcement on Wednesday that she would be leaving the Angeles Sparks as an unrestricted free agent. Ogwumike had been with the Sparks since first being drafted in 2012. As she enters free agency, the speculation about her […]

The Phoenix Suns’ season, clouded by unmet expectations and injury woes, is drawing critical attention, with Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon pinpointing a ‘grit factor’ issue in the team. Despite having stars like Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, and the addition of Bradley Beal, the Suns’ current 14-13 record falls short of their championship […]

Chelsea Gray continues to live in the world of basketball after winning the WNBA championship. The Las Vegas Aces star is headed to help out the Sacramento Kings. She will help in their pursuit to make a deeper run in the NBA Playoffs and bring them to audiences across the world. The WNBA star will […]

Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray, a three-time WNBA champion and five-time All-Star, is taking her talents to the broadcasting booth. Gray, an accomplished player, will join the ACC Network as a women’s college basketball analyst. This weekend marks a significant milestone for Gray as she will make her debut as an analyst at her […]

The sky is the limit for the popularity of Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark. It’s already through the roof, but she will certainly get more attention in the future, as she continues her rise as a legend in women’s hoops. Las Vegas Aces star Kelsey Plum also lived through such hype in college, so […]

A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces gave a shout-out to USC women’s basketball sensation JuJu Watkins on Wednesday, showcasing the rising star’s achievements on her Instagram Story and Twitter. Wilson’s commendation comes as Watkins continues to break records and make headlines in the women’s college basketball scene. Wilson, a graduate of the University of […]

Becky Hammon is staying busy in the WNBA offseason, as she is set to join Tony Parker in the World Series of Poker (WSOP) event in December. The Las Vegas Aces head coach and former San Antonio Spurs star will participate in the WSOP Paradise event, with Hammon scheduled for a poker vacation that includes […]

BetOnline has upped the ante in an ongoing sports spectacle by backing Clay Travis’s $1 million bet for the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces. This bold move comes as a direct response to Travis’s claim that a high school boys’ basketball team could outplay the Aces, with BetOnline offering the team a risk-free shot at the […]

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 […]

Las Vegas Aces star Kelsey Plum, a six-year veteran of the WNBA, is advocating for the elevation of the league’s profile by enhancing the fame of its star players. The recent WNBA Finals between the Aces and the New York Liberty not only saw an average of 728,000 viewers tuning in per game but also […]

As the dust settles on their WNBA championship celebrations, Las Vegas Aces Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young are preparing to don the red, white, and blue for Team USA women’s basketball in a series of high-profile exhibition games. The Aces secured their league supremacy with a dramatic win at the Barclays Center on Oct. 19, […]

Fresh off a repeat victory in the WNBA Finals, Las Vegas Aces point guard Chelsea Gray had even bigger news to share. In a heartfelt Instagram post on Halloween, Gray announced that she and her wife, Tipesa, are expecting their first child. The celebratory post featured a loving gaze over Tipesa’s shoulder and a baby […]

Years after witnessing the San Antonio Spurs’ triumphant 2014 NBA championship, former Spurs assistant coach Becky Hammon has found similar glory and teamwork in the Las Vegas Aces, leading them to back-to-back WNBA championships. The Spurs of 2013-14 were renowned for their play and a determination to redeem themselves after a heartbreaking loss in the […]

Sports broadcaster Charly Arnolt and former NFL player Chris Manno took a stand in support of sports commentator Clay Travis and his controversial bet on a high-level high school boys basketball team beating the WNBA-champion Las Vegas Aces. Travis’ $1 million wager, aimed at underscoring the biological differences between men and women, ignited a firestorm […]

Usher followed through on his word for WNBA Finals MVP A’ja Wilson. After Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces defeated the New York Liberty 3-1 to become back-to-back WNBA champions, Wilson publicly invited the 8x grammy winner to come celebrate with the Aces at their championship parade. Usher replied to Wilson saying he couldn’t make […]

Sports commentator Clay Travis is no stranger to stirring the pot, and his recent $1 million bet has sports enthusiasts and critics buzzing. Travis firmly believes that a high school boys basketball team could take down a the reigning WNBA championship team – the Las Vegas Aces – and he’s willing to put his money […]

NBA star Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers has proven to basketball enthusiasts that he’s not merely a powerhouse on the court but also an astute student of the game, drawing inspiration from the remarkable talents in the WNBA. Leonard has been seen incorporating the step-through move into his game, a strategic tactic involving […]

Sydney Colson, fresh from the glory of the Las Vegas Aces’ 2023 WNBA championship win over the New York Liberty, is undoubtedly one of today’s top personas in the women’s basketball world. And frankly speaking, she stands unchallenged. Every good story needs a captivating character, and the WNBA is no different. History has seen its […]

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 […]

After the Las Vegas Aces clinched their second consecutive WNBA championship, WNBA Finals MVP A’ja Wilson sent a special invite for Usher to come to their championship parade. Wilson posted, “Hey @Usher. If ya not busy our parade is tomorrow…if ya wanna slide.” While the 8x Grammy winner was unable to make the parade Monday, […]

Las Vegas Aces’ star center A’ja Wilson had some shade to throw at the voter who put her in fourth place on the WNBA MVP ballot. At the Aces’ championship parade Monday, Wilson donned a cheeky shirt that featured the MVP voting results on the back, Emma Hruby of Just Women’s Sports reported. A’ja Wilson […]

The city of Las Vegas recently held a wild parade to celebrate the Las Vegas Aces’ second straight WNBA championship, and amidst the excitement, star guard Kelsey Plum made a bold championship promise. “We’re just going to keep coming back, and everyone hates it,” Plum confidently declared during the championship celebration, as captured in a […]

Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon paid A’ja Wilson the ultimate complement on Monday. Hammon called Wilson the “GOAT of the GOATs” in full view of thousands of Aces fans during the WNBA Championship parade in Las Vegas, NV. “I’m an old-ass b*tch. I played against all the GOATs… [A’ja Wilson] is gonna be […]

Las Vegas Aces power forward and 2023 WNBA Finals MVP A’ja Wilson was literally at front and center during their championship parade on Monday. Wilson hoisted the WNBA Championship trophy in front of the team bus. The gesture excited thousands of Aces fans lining up the streets of Las Vegas, NV. A'ja Wilson showing off […]

Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon will be staying busy this offseason. The repeat championship coach will be back in ESPN’s studios, serving as a studio analyst for the 2023-24 NBA season, via Richard Deitsch of The Athletic. Hammon was previously a studio analyst for ESPN during the 2022-2023 NBA season. Hammon will be […]

Las Vegas Aces power forward A’ja Wilson wants R&B sensation Usher crash their victory parade on Monday. “Hey @Usher. If ya not busy our parade is tomorrow…if ya wanna slide,” A’ja Wilson tweeted. A'ja Wilson cutting a promo for the Aces parade, which is happening next Monday And just like last year, Usher's still invited […]

The Las Vegas Aces repeated as champions after they won the 2023 WNBA Finals, and while there were a lot of similarities between their two title teams, one key difference was Alysha Clark. The veteran forward signed with the Aces over the offseason after one season with the Washington Mystics, and ended up winning the […]

In the aftermath of the Las Vegas Aces’ 2023 WNBA championship win over the New York Liberty, a lot of emotions have come out from the Aces’ side of things. In particular, Kelsey Plum couldn’t fathom just how much adversity the Aces have overcome en route to winning their second straight title, and in expressing […]

Vice President Kamala Harris congratulated Becky Hammon, A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces for once again being crowned WNBA champions. She also invited the Aces back to the White House for another visit, noting she “can’t wait” to celebrate the team’s triumph. Congratulations to the @LVAces on defending your title as WNBA Champions. I […]

After losing the WNBA Finals to the Las Vegas Aces 3-1, the New York Liberty are trying to move on. The Liberty advanced to the Finals in Sandy Brondello’s second year as head coach for New York, but ultimately fell short of the title. “I haven’t rewatched the game,” Brondello said. “I probably won’t for […]

Breanna Stewart won the WNBA MVP award and led the New York Liberty to the Finals in 2023. Despite falling short in the championship against the Las Vegas Aces, Stewart enjoyed a tremendous season. She is clearly one of the best players in the league and the Liberty certainly want to keep her on the […]

The New York Liberty lost the WNBA Finals to the Las Vegas Aces 3-1 after the Aces won Game 4 70-69. The Aces took the first two games of the series, but the Liberty won Game 3, giving them hope they could come back and take the title. Ultimately, they fell short. The series as […]

The Las Vegas Aces recaptured the WNBA championship by defeating the New York Liberty in a star-studded series. They held on for the win in Game 4 over the team that had beaten them in the Commissioner’s Cup tournament and had been billed as their main rivals all season long. The Aces triumphed despite injuries […]

The Las Vegas Aces are once again the champions of the WNBA after defeating the New York Liberty in four games. Becky Hammon has now won her second WNBA title in two seasons as the Aces head coach, and for the Liberty, it’s another disappointing ending to the season. After the game ended, the Liberty […]

The Las Vegas Aces are back-to-back WNBA champions! The Aces became the first team to win back-to-back titles since the Los Angeles Sparks in the early 2000s. They won their franchise’s first championship last season after defeating the Connecticut Sun. This time, they took down the New York Liberty. Las Vegas snagged their WNBA Finals […]

No, you don’t have to scratch your eyes. The Las Vegas Aces repeated as WNBA Finals champions Wednesday following a thrilling 70-69 Game 4 win over the New York Liberty. Winning a championship in any sport is difficult. Winning two in a row is almost impossible. Yet the Aces carried the league’s most talented roster […]

Head coach Becky Hammon and the Las Vegas Aces won the WNBA Finals on Wednesday, but her friends, mentor, and former boss, San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, didn’t get to watch as his team had an NBA preseason game at the same time. Afterward, Popovich was fired up for his former assistant and […]