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Who doesn’t love a good, friendly rivalry? The Las Vegas Aces played a riddle of familiar faces against the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday at Michelob Ultra and came out on top 96-81. A’ja Wilson had 35 points and 13 rebounds, another impressive night for the three-time MVP. But her spectacular night was about more […]

The Las Vegas Aces topped the Los Angeles Sparks 96-81 on Friday night in their first meeting since their blockbuster offseason trade. The matchup featured Kelsey Plum’s return to Michelob ULTRA Arena, but her homecoming was ultimately spoiled by former teammates A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young. In her typical dominant fashion, Wilson led all scores […]

If there’s anything that could’ve prepared Kelsey Plum for her major return to the Las Vegas Aces, it’s the streak of success she’s been on so far with her new squad. As the second-leading scorer in the 2025 WNBA’s young season, Plum will take on her former teammates and the franchise that drafted her for […]

Dallas Wings All-Star guard Arike Ogunbowale scored 19 points in a 109-87 win over the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday night. While the win cost the Wings their backup point guard, the team has reason to celebrate. Along with guiding her team to their first win of the season, Ogunbowale passed reigning WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson […]

In February, the Las Vegas Aces traded guard Kelsey Plum to the Los Angeles Sparks. A move that marked the end of an era as Plum helped lead the Aces to back-to-back WNBA championships in 2022 and 2023.  She did so in the company of Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young, and, of course, A’ja Wilson. On […]

The Las Vegas Aces went 27-13 last season, the fourth-best record in the WNBA. A’ja Wilson won her third MVP award and set the single-season scoring record. Despite all of that and the addition of Jewell Loyd this offseason, the Aces are off to a slow start in 2025. Through four games, the team is […]

Tina Thompson brought history back to the hardwood with a courtside appearance at the Seattle Storm’s home game against the Las Vegas Aces on May 25. As one of the most decorated players in WNBA history and a former Storm forward herself, Thompson’s presence at Climate Pledge Arena carried weight far beyond the final score. […]

Nneka Ogwumike achieved an impressive feat during the Seattle Storm’s matchup against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday night. In 29 minutes of action, Ogwumike was dominant on the offensive side of the ball. She finished with a stat line of 23 points, eight rebounds, six assists, and a steal. She shot 10-of-15 from the […]

The Las Vegas Aces’ newest star Jewell Loyd originally made a name for herself in the WNBA as a member of the Seattle Storm. Now, she’ll be heading back to face her former squad for the first time since requesting a trade in 2024, and recently, Loyd opened up to ESPN about her mindset surrounding […]

The Las Vegas Aces are certainly glad to have Jewell Loyd on the team. Las Vegas got a close win on Friday night, narrowly defeating Washington 75-72 thanks to game-winning three-pointer by Loyd. She certainly seems to be settling in on her new team. Loyd opened up in a recent interview on her legacy in […]

In a game that tested their chemistry and composure, the Las Vegas Aces pulled off a dramatic 75-72 win over the Washington Mystics on Friday thanks to a clutch 3-pointer by Jewell Loyd with just 2.5 seconds left. The season home opener at the Michelob Ultra Arena wasn’t just a win — it was a […]

LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Aces are a successful franchise, but they also know how to win in style. On Friday night, the Aces trailed the Washington Mystics in their home opener before making a comeback in the fourth quarter. Jewell Loyd sent the fans at Michelob ULTRA Arena home happy with a game-winning […]

The Las Vegas Aces have gotten off to a somewhat slow start this season, and that continued into the first three quarters against the Washington Mystics in their home opener on Friday night. After taking an early lead, the heavily-favored Aces trailed for nearly the entire game heading into the final few minutes. Despite the […]

LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Aces have been one of the most successful WNBA franchises in recent seasons. They earned back-to-back championships in 2022 and 2023, and most recently fell just short of a WNBA Finals appearance in 2024. The Aces feature a great coach in Becky Hammon and stars such as A’ja Wilson […]

A’ja Wilson released her first signature shoe, the A’Ones, a few weeks ago, and within five minutes, they sold out. The Las Vegas Aces star has seen a lot of success on and off the floor, and the signature shoe is just another accomplishment that she’s been able to check off her list. Wilson recently […]

The Las Vegas Aces are one of the premier teams in the WNBA. They possess elite talent, especially A’ja Wilson, whose Nike shoe was sold out immediately upon release.  Now, they are giving their fans the opportunity of a lifetime to play in their fantasy camp. From August 1 to 3, Aces’ fans will get […]

As the Las Vegas Aces lost their season opener against the New York Liberty, they were missing a reserve during the game due to a suspension over an event that happened over four years ago. Despite the Aces being led by star A’ja Wilson, it was no doubt a strange situation to hear that the […]

A’ja Wilson made history during the Las Vegas Aces-New York Liberty game on Saturday. Although Las Vegas ended up losing the contest 92-78, that did not stop Wilson from accomplishing a historic feat, according to Alexa Philippou of ESPN. “Some history for A’ja Wilson, whose 24 points have kept the Aces in this: She’s now […]

Caitlin Clark quickly became the face of the WNBA during her historic rookie season, which followed a record-breaking run with the Iowa Hawkeyes, but A’ja Wilson is still the standard of the league. The Las Vegas Aces star posted arguably the greatest individual season the W has ever seen, averaging 26.9 points, 11.9 rebounds, 2.6 […]

As the start of the 2025 WNBA season grows closer, teams around the league are facing difficult decisions as they finalize their lineups. While roster cuts are never easy and can often be heartbreaking, the Las Vegas Aces’ choice to part ways with undrafted rookie Deja Kelly after she made waves with an impressive breakout performance […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson is riding the success of her new signature shoe, the “A-One.” Wilson’s shoes sold out immediately, and beyond that, she became the first WNBA player to become a “Funko Pop” figure. As for her shoe, the debut Nike commercial generated an exuberant amount of praise, in part because of […]

Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson is leveling up her legacy, not just on the court, but now on collectors’ shelves. In a historic move, Funko announced its first-ever partnership with the WNBA to launch a line of Pop! figures featuring the league’s biggest stars. Wilson leads the inaugural lineup, joined by Angel Reese of […]

This was a big week for Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson as her signature shoe from Nike, the A’One’s, were released. The shoes ended up selling out in less than five minutes after they went up for sale, with a new color design set to be released next week. In conjunction with the release […]

The Las Vegas Aces concluded their preseason with an exhilarating 85-84 victory over the Phoenix Mercury, thanks to a clutch shot by rookie Deja Kelly. Aces star and MVP A’ja Wilson celebrated the release of her Nike “Pink A’ura” A’One shoe, delivering 16 points, six rebounds, and three assists. The first and final preseason home […]

The Las Vegas Aces know exactly what they have in superstar A’ja Wilson, and they’re choosing to highlight her as they tip off the 2025 WNBA campaign. The Aces declared their first game of the preseason as “A’One Night” to celebrate Wilson’s historic shoe drop. It’s all in the details 💖 they’re calling it A’Standard […]

After fans were living for A’ja Wilson’s new shoe ad, the Las Vegas Aces superstar showed her stardom on Tuesday. According to WNBA Central on X (formerly Twitter), her shoe sold out in just minutes. This is a major move for the trajectory of the WNBA, as well as women’s sports. With names like Caitlin […]

This coming Tuesday, May 6 is a big day for Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson as her signature shoe from Nike is set to be released. In anticipation of the A’ja Wilson’s shoe, Nike released an ad that has fans going wild on social media. The ad from Nike for the shoe features a […]

Rookie guard Paige Bueckers made her WNBA debut with the Dallas Wings on Friday during a preseason game against the Las Vegas Aces, but it wasn’t to their liking on the scoring front as the Aces cruised to a 112-78 blowout win to start their preseason off right. Not only was the game against the […]

Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon has a lot of love and appreciation for what Gregg Popovich has done for her career as a head coach. Popovich announced his retirement from being a head coach on Friday afternoon. It marked the end of a legendary coaching career that saw him win five championships from […]

Las Vegas Aces fans caught a glimpse of a strange sight when reigning WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson rolled up for the first preseason game of the 2025 campaign. Wilson was spotted decked out in UConn women’s basketball gear despite notably being a championship-winning South Carolina alum. The reason for Wilson’s interesting fit of choice came […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson is gearing up for a season unlike no other during her career. Wilson is set to release her signature Pink A-One Nikes on May 6th and to hold her reign as the best all-around player in the WNBA.  As she prepares for the season, Wilson spoke openly about what […]

The Las Vegas Aces received some troubling news about a crucial bench player as training camp drew to a close. Center Megan Gustafson suffered an injury to her lower left leg that’ll keep her out of action until further notice. Las Vegas dropped the news just a day before the team’s preseason kick-off against the […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings and Las Vegas Aces will open their preseasons with a head-to-head matchup at Notre Dame on Friday. Paige Bueckers is expected to make her Wings debut in the game, and she will have the opportunity to play against the best player in the WNBA in A’ja Wilson. On Thursday […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson unveiled her signature shoe with Nike two months ago. Now, her long-awaited A’One “Pink Aura” shoes are scheduled for official release on May 6. In an official ad, Wilson described at length the structure of the A’One and how it will help her game, per Nike Basketball.  “Thinking about […]

Las Vegas is a known hot spot for major events, regularly resulting in sightings of all types of celebrities. Even athletes who spend their lives there can still make surprising appearances, which is how fans spotted Chelsea Gray and Kiah Stokes. The Aces standouts couldn’t miss the RAW after WrestleMania, which was taking place in […]

The Las Vegas Aces may have been out of a first-round draft pick after being disciplined for a league violation in 2023, but they still made the most of the picks they did have. Of the Aces’ two choices, one player could end up adding even more value to their championship-caliber team. Las Vegas didn’t […]

Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson shared her advice for the incoming class of WNBA rookies ahead of the 2025 season, encouraging them to embrace learning and not shy away from asking questions. Wilson, a two-time WNBA champion and one of the league’s most accomplished veterans, reflected on her own early years in the league […]

The Las Vegas Aces’ recent free-agent signee, Cheyenne Parker-Tyus, has announced that she’s pregnant with her second child. She expects to miss at least the first three months of the 2025 WNBA campaign but is “determined to return late in the season.” The Aces signed Parker-Tyus to a one-year nonguaranteed training camp contract in February. […]

Chelsea Gray added another accolade to her decorated career Monday night, earning the Unrivaled Finals MVP after leading Rose BC to a 62-54 win over Vinyl and the inaugural Unrivaled championship. The veteran guard became the only player in basketball history to win a WNBA title, WNBA Finals MVP, Olympic gold medal, Unrivaled championship and […]