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The WNBA Semifinals between the Indiana Fever and Las Vegas Aces had it all. It has drama, suspense, grit, determination, and skill. All of which culminated in the Aces winning in five games and advancing to the WNBA Finals to take on the Phoenix Mercury. Thus, ending the Fever’s gritty ride to the postseason following […]

The Las Vegas Aces had a rough start to the season. Despite bringing in some new stars to play with A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas came out of the gates slow. However, Wilson led the Aces on a comeback. A couple of weeks later, they dispatched the Indiana Fever to set up a WNBA Finals matchup […]

The Las Vegas Aces are back in familiar territory, chasing another title in the WNBA Finals. It marks their third trip in four years and their fourth overall since 2019, Yahoo reports. But this journey looks nothing like the ones before, prompting a great interview from Becky Hammon. On Tuesday night, Las Vegas punched its […]

A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces finally secured a berth in the 2025 WNBA Finals, but not before passing a tough test against the never-say-die Indiana Fever in the semifinals. Las Vegas needed overtime in Game 5 of the series to stave off the Fever, who refused to go down without a fight despite […]

When the queen speaks, everybody should listen. Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson expressed her support for Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier after the latter went off on WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert. During her exit interview on Tuesday, Collier called out Engelbert for supposedly not doing her job well, particularly in ensuring fair officiating, higher […]

There is only one player in the history of the WNBA to ever win not one, not two, not three, but four Most Valuable Player awards, and it’s none other than Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson. Miami Heat star big man Bam Adebayo, who’s rumored to be dating Wilson, had nothing but great words […]

The WNBA has fined both head coaches in the Las Vegas Aces vs. Indiana Fever semifinals series for making comments in support of Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve. A source told The Athletic that Aces coach Becky Hammon and Fever coach Stephanie White both received $1,000 fines. Reeve, for her part, was hit with […]

A’ja Wilson made exclusive WNBA playoff history following her performance in Game 4 of the WNBA semifinals between the Las Vegas Aces and Indiana Fever on Sunday afternoon. In 36 minutes of action, Wilson finished with an excellent stat line of 31 points, nine rebounds, four assists, three steals, and three blocks. She shot 14-of-24 […]

The Las Vegas Aces had a golden opportunity to close out their semifinals series in the 2025 WNBA Playoffs against the Indiana Fever on Sunday, as they needed just a win to advance to the championship round. Instead, Las Vegas fumbled the chance, ending up with a 90-83 loss in Game 5 of the series […]

The Las Vegas Aces are on the verge of reaching the WNBA Finals for the third time in four years as they hold a 2-1 series lead against the Indiana Fever coming into Game 4. And early in the first quarter, Aces star A’ja Wilson was doing her best to ensure that, that happens as […]

Tyrese Haliburton planted himself at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday night, soaking in Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals between the Indiana Fever and the Las Vegas Aces. Cameras caught Haliburton laughing with fans, chatting with players during warmups, and reacting to every big bucket. Tyrese Haliburton in the house for Game 3 of Fever-Aces 🙌 […]

The Las Vegas Aces responded nicely after getting dominated in Game 1. Las Vegas beat Indiana 90-68 in Game 2, tying the series up at one game each. The Aces’ coaching staff made it a priority to respond strong after Game 1, and the players responded with a 22-point victory. Aces head coach Becky Hammon […]

The Las Vegas Aces ran out as comfortable 90-68 winners in Game 2 of their WNBA semifinals against the Indiana Fever. The Aces were led once again by WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson, who returned with 25 points and nine rebounds. NaLyssa Smith added 18 points and seven rebounds while Jackie Young finished with a stat […]

The Las Vegas Aces evened up their semifinals series against the Indiana Fever after winning Game 2 in convincing fashion, 90-68, on Tuesday at Michelob Ultra Arena. A’ja Wilson had another stellar two-way performance with 25 points on 10-of-18 shooting, nine rebounds, five steals, and two blocks. She set the tone early for the Aces, […]

A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces looked to bounce back as they hosted the Indiana Fever in Game 2 of their semifinal series in the playoffs on Tuesday at Michelob Ultra Arena. The Aces were upset by the Fever in Game 1, 89-73, on Sunday, and they wanted nothing else but to exact vengeance […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson made WNBA history on Sunday becoming the only player to have won the MVP Award four times. Wilson was presented with the award ahead of the Aces Game 1 matchup of the WNBA Semifinals against the Indiana Fever. During the presentation, Aces head coach Becky Hammon had a special […]

A’ja Wilson has a new trophy to add to her long list of accolades. The Las Vegas Aces star was awarded the WNBA MVP trophy with a visit from WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and her boyfriend, Bam Adebayo. In the video, Wilson is getting hyped up by her teammates before Engelbert and Adebayo come in, […]

After a very difficult start to the season, the Las Vegas Aces look like their championship selves once again. Despite a big scare in the first round against the Seattle Storm, the Aces rebounded from having their winning streak snapped in Game 2 to win a nail biting Game 3 and advance to the semifinals. […]

The WNBA MVP award was announced, and it was always going to come down to A’ja Wilson and Napheesa Collier. It was Wilson who will walk away with the honor, which will make it her fourth time winning the award in her career. The one thing everybody wanted to see was how the votes went, […]

On Sunday morning, Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson was named the WNBA MVP for the 2025 season, as reported by NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN ox X, formerly Twitter. The victory gave Wilson her fourth league MVP trophy, more than any other player in the history of the WNBA. One of the many […]

The Las Vegas Aces are no strangers to deep playoff runs. With two championships in the last four years and a roster stacked with star power, they’ve become the model of sustained excellence in the WNBA. Even for a team accustomed to winning, though, the 2025 postseason has already presented a few scares. Now, as […]

Take a bow, A’ja Wilson! After another dominant season from the Las Vegas Aces star, Wilson was the favorite to win the MVP award yet again. Now, Wilson cemented her spot in WNBA history by winning her fourth WNBA MVP award. She is the first player in league history to win the award four times. […]

As the WNBA Playoffs go on, the Las Vegas Aces are looking good. They are set to take on the Indiana Fever in the semifinals after defeating the Seattle Storm in three games.  A significant reason for their success has been none other than A’ja Wilson. Lately, she has been carrying the team on her […]

Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade stirred up the sports world this week with a hot take: A’ja Wilson, three-time WNBA MVP and Las Vegas Aces star, could beat some NBA players one-on-one. Now that’s a huge statement to make, especially as a former NBA player himself. Wade dropped that line during an episode of the […]

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 set a date with the Indiana Fever in the best-of-five semifinals in the playoffs after escaping the Seattle Storm in Game 3 on Thursday. The contest went down to the wire. The Storm took the lead, 73-72, with 19.6 seconds left after Erica Wheeler’s bucket. But the Aces stayed composed and […]

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 […]

Earlier in the night, the 30-win, three-seeded Atlanta Dream fell to the Indiana Fever in Game 3 of their first-round WNBA playoff matchup. Thus, it wasn’t the craziest thing in the world to think that the Las Vegas Aces, the best team in the WNBA over the past month or so, could end up seeing […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson added another feather to her cap after being named Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY). She will share the award with Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith after they each received 29 votes. It is Wilson’s third DPOY trophy after also winning in 2022 and 2023. She could’ve won a […]

The 2025 WNBA Playoffs have reached their most thrilling moment yet. The first has seen three best-of-three series tied at 1-1 each and headed into sudden-death elimination games. With everything on the line, the pressure for each team to salvage its season is palpable, and what makes this round especially compelling is how unpredictable it […]

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 had a chance to close out their series against the Seattle Storm, but a late collapse doomed their chances, and they lost 86-83. The Aces had a four-point lead with about a minute left, but that didn’t bother the Storm, as they hit some key shots down the stretch and were […]

Some fans speculated that Noelle Quinn could have been coaching for her job in Game 2 of the Seattle Storm’s WNBA playoffs series versus the molten-hot Las Vegas Aces. Whether or not that was true, she was facing immense pressure on Tuesday night, as the franchise’s recent postseason shortcomings loomed large inside Climate Pledge Arena. […]

The Seattle Storm have done what no other team has since Aug. 2: defeat the Las Vegas Aces. Following a blowout loss in Game 1 of the opening round of the WNBA playoffs, it was easy to dismiss Noelle Quinn’s squad heading into a must-win matchup on Tuesday night. It was even easier to do […]

The Las Vegas Aces saw their record-setting winning streak come to an end on Tuesday after dropping a close one to the Seattle Storm, 86-83, in Game 2 of their best-of-three first-round series in the playoffs. The Aces fell short in sweeping the Storm after handily beating them in Game 1, 102-77. After a nip-and-tuck […]

The 2025 WNBA season has been a defining chapter in the league’s history, marked by competitive balance, emerging stars, and established dynasties seeking to protect their legacies of dominance. As the regular season concluded, compelling playoff brackets emerged featuring top-tier teams like the Minnesota Lynx, Las Vegas Aces, New York Liberty, and Atlanta Dream. But […]

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 […]