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Two-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson has done it again for the Las Vegas Aces, scoring 42 points in Tuesday night’s game against the Dallas Wings. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to earn the back-to-back champions the win. The Wings beat the Aces 93 to 90.  “It’s tough to win on the road when you shoot five […]

ARLINGTON, TX — Tuesday’s game against the defending-champion Las Vegas Aces was always going to be a difficult matchup for the Dallas Wings. Yet, the Wings did not back down and challenged the Aces. In the end, the Wings upset the Aces, earning a 93-90 victory. Las Vegas jumped out to an early lead before […]

Amid all the social media hullabaloo surrounding the likes of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, the undisputed best player in the WNBA, A’ja Wilson, continues to cement her place at the top of the totem pole. On Tuesday night, despite the Las Vegas Aces’ 93-90 loss to the Dallas Wings, Wilson had her way with […]

The clutch heroics of A’ja Wilson and Chelsea Gray will always be etched in the minds of WNBA fans. With the clock winding down, both of them were able to execute flawlessly for Becky Hammon’s Las Vegas Aces for their 18th win of the season. While the Chicago Sky just got beat in the clutch, […]

The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Chicago Sky after a last-second buzzer-beater layup from A’ja Wilson. It was the players that executed the play, but it was the coach that had to put it in motion for the players to run it. As a coach herself, Dawn Staley understood that, and she gave Aces head […]

The Las Vegas Aces picked up a big 77-75 win on the road on Sunday against the Chicago Sky, and A’ja Wilson hit a buzzer beater to give her team the victory. A’JA WILSON CALLED GAME 🚨🔥pic.twitter.com/pK8hEKoTn4 — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August 25, 2024 It was an incredible play by A’ja Wilson off of an inbounds […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson had a rough go of it for much of Sunday afternoon against the Chicago Sky. But Wilson made things count in the final moment, hitting a game-winning buzzer-beater off a perfect inbounds pass to earn a 77-75 victory. Talk about a dime: A’JA WILSON CALLED GAME 🚨🔥pic.twitter.com/pK8hEKoTn4 — ClutchPoints […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson voiced her frustration with pretty much “everyone” during an in-game interview on Sunday, criticizing everyone involved in the game from the players, to the coaching staff to the referees. Wilson’s comments came as the Aces led the Chicago Sky 32-30 at halftime. In a candid moment during the interview, […]

Kelsey Plum won her second straight gold medal in the Paris Olympics as Team USA defeated France, but she also learned a lot of things this time around. Having a bigger role for the Las Vegas Aces to start the season because of Chelsea Gray being sidelined helped her through the Olympics, and she’s proud […]

The Las Vegas Aces take on the Minnesota Lynx. Our WNBA odds series has our Aces Lynx prediction, odds and pick. Find out how to watch Aces Lynx. It feels like a moment of truth for the Las Vegas Aces as they go to Minnesota on Friday. Wednesday night, the Aces were hammered by the […]

The Minnesota Lynx take on the Las Vegas Aces. Our WNBA odds series has our Lynx Aces prediction, odds and pick. Find out how to watch Lynx Aces. The Las Vegas Aces sent five players to the 2024 Paris Olympics. They are the two-time defending WNBA champions. They have proved how good they can be. […]

As the WNBA resumes play following the Paris Olympics, players like A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces and Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty are speaking out about the need for an extended break after major international tournaments, including the Olympics and the All-Star break. The quick turnaround from the Paris Games to […]

A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces claimed an electrifying 87-71 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday, and it’s extra special since the win at Michelob Ultra Arena was drenched in sweet revenge. It was the first of three competitions with the Sparks this season in which the two-time champions reigned supreme and […]

Dearica Hamby’s case against the Las Vegas Aces is getting some traction. Becky Hammon’s former player experienced some rough moments of discrimination during her time in the organization. Then, a move to the Los Angeles Sparks happened unexpectedly. Now, she is suing reportedly her former team for damages and is also looking to do the […]

A’ja Wilson scored 34 points and collected 13 rebounds in the Las Vegas Aces’ 87-71 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday. Her most recent double-double marks the 93rd of her career. This places her 7th on the WNBA’s all-time list for double-doubles, with Tamika Catchings holding the 6th spot at 96. Led by […]

The Los Angeles Sparks take on the Las Vegas Aces. Our WNBA odds series has our Sparks Aces prediction, odds and pick. Find out how to watch Sparks Aces. The Las Vegas Aces put five players on the United States Olympic women’s basketball team. No WNBA team was more represented or more successful at the […]

The Las Vegas Aces returned home to the Michelob Ultra Arena on Saturday after a successful Olympic run by A’ja Wilson and others but the New York Liberty reigned supreme in the House. In the Aces’ first post-break game of the season, they fell short 79-67 to Liberty.  “Our ‘want to factor’ wasn’t there for 40 […]

As the WNBA gears up for the second half of its 2024 season following the Olympic break, the league is set for an exciting conclusion. The first half of the season has been marked by fierce competition, breakout performances and unexpected twists. As teams regroup and refocus after the break, here are five bold WNBA […]

Las Vegas Aces All-Star A’ja Wilson is the favorite to win the WNBA’s MVP award. Wilson, averaging 27.2 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks per game, leads all other MVP candidates with the shortest odds (-5000) in BetMGM’s recent post. Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas (+8000) and New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (+8000) are […]

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Jackie Young and Kelsey Plum etched their names into history with a remarkable achievement. They are the only players to win gold medals in both 3×3 and 5×5 basketball, via Sporting News.  Basketball first graced the Olympic program in 1936. In recent years, the introduction of 3×3 basketball-a fast-paced, half-court […]

Las Vegas Aces and the WNBA are under scrutiny following a federal lawsuit filed by three-time WNBA All-Star Dearica Hamby, who alleges she faced discrimination, intimidation, and retaliation from the team after announcing her pregnancy. The lawsuit, filed Monday by Hamby’s attorneys, Dana Sniegocki, Erin Norgaard and Artur Davis of HKM Employment Attorneys, details a […]

The Team USA’s women team came up clutch and won their eighth straight gold medal at the Olympics by beating France, 67-66, on their home turf in Paris. As a part of the celebration, Team USA stars A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart recreated a photo of themselves with the gold medal from their 2013 U-19 […]

Team USA has advanced to the knockout round of the Olympics and a big reason why is the dominant play of Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson. During the 2024 Olympics run, Wilson has put up three games of at least 20 points and ten rebounds as per the social media page StatMamba. That’s more […]

Nike has made an insane amount of advertisements that exude a lot of aura for the Paris Olympics. Team USA legends like Kevin Durant got one with a Slim Reaper while Victor Wembanyama was also featured in another among others. However, A’ja Wilson may have just gotten the best one out of the bunch. The […]

Las Vegas Aces standout A’ja Wilson has been playing some of the best basketball of her career in the 2024 season. Wilson credits her exceptional performance to a personal mantra inspired by Kobe Bryant. “Rest at the end, not in the middle,” she said in an interview with Megan Armstong of UpRoxx. This phrase, now […]

PHOENIX – Prior the start of the 2024 WNBA season, Nike cause a bit of an uproar among fans when it was announced that incoming rookie sensation Caitlin Clark would have her own signature shoe. The uproar was due to Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson, who is signed to Nike, not having her own […]

PHOENIX – The Las Vegas Aces got off to a slow start to the 2024 WNBA season. They were 6-6 at one point and dealt with chatter as to whether or not their reign atop the WNBA was close to an end. But the Aces have since regrouped and as per Kelsey Plum, the reason […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson achieved a significant milestone Friday, tying Maya Moore for the sixth-most Player of the Week honors in WNBA history with her 20th award. Wilson’s latest accolade marks her as the third player in WNBA history to earn four or more Player of the Week honors in three different seasons, […]

After a mediocre start to the 2024 WNBA season, the Las Vegas Aces went on a roll before the All-Star Break. The Aces won eight of their last 10 matchups. However, A’ja Wilson and her squad took a tough 93-85 loss to Angel Reese and the Sky on Tuesday night. Usher was in attendance for […]

A’ja Wilson continues to etch her name into the WNBA history books, this time by matching the all-time record for most games with 25+ points, 10+ rebounds, and 5+ blocks in a career – and she did it in just one month. Wilson has now recorded three such games in July, tying the records held […]

A hot mic caught A’ja Wilson expressing frustration with her teammates following a disappointing loss to the Chicago Sky on Tuesday. The Las Vegas Aces star was captured on video reacting to her teammates’ eagerness to take photos with Usher, who attended the game, despite their poor performance on the court. After the game, a […]

The Las Vegas Aces broke their winning streak on Tuesday with a 93 to 85 loss to the Chicago Sky. The Sky’s Chennedy Carter and Angel Reese led their team to victory. Carter put up 34 points while Reese delivered 10 rebounds. After a three-game stretch on the road, the back-to-back champs faced the defeat […]

The Las Vegas Aces may have suffered a 93-85 loss to the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night, but let that not distract anyone from the continued greatness of A’ja Wilson. Wilson, in a losing effort, put up 28 points and 14 rebounds as she continues the hot streak that has been bolstering her claim as […]

The Las Vegas Aces are coming back into their championship form. Las Vegas started the season 6-6, which matched their loss total through just 12 games. However, they have now won 10 of their last 11 games and sit atop the Western Conference standings. One big reason for their recent success is the record-setting performances […]

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 […]

The Las Vegas Aces take on the Atlanta Dream. Check out our WNBA odds series for our Mystics-Fever prediction, odds, and pick. The Las Vegas Aces (14-7) are set to face off against the Atlanta Dream on Friday night in what promises to be an exciting WNBA matchup at The Gateway Center Arena. The defending […]

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 […]