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Young has 32, Wilson 27 and Gray returns to help Aces defeat Storm 94-83

Jun. 20, 2024 00:44 AM EDT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jackie Young scored 32 points, A'ja Wilson added 27 and the Las Vegas Aces celebrated the return of All-Star point guard Chelsea Gray by defeating the Seattle Storm 94-83 on Wednesday night. Gray, a five-time All-Star and 2020 Olympic gold medal winner who will...

Chelsea Gray expected to return to the Aces' lineup against the Storm

Jun. 18, 2024 19:06 PM EDT

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Aces point guard Chelsea Gray, who has not played since injuring her left foot in last season's WNBA Finals, is expected to make her season debut Wednesday night when the Seattle Storm visit. How much Gray would play will be determined during the...

Reigning WNBA champion Aces struggling to start season while trying to get players healthy

Jun. 11, 2024 13:37 PM EDT

The two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces are off to a rough start as they have been inconsistent over the first month of the season. The Aces (5-4) have dropped three of their last four games. They didn't lose their fourth game last season until August. ...

US opts for experience and versatility on Olympic women's basketball roster, passes on Caitlin Clark

Jun. 11, 2024 11:08 AM EDT

USA Basketball said experience was a major reason Caitlin Clark was not on the U.S. women's Olympic roster that was officially revealed Tuesday. The selection committee didn't believe the talented Clark had enough of high-level reps to be a member of the group headed to the Paris...

Clark left off USA Basketball national team roster, AP Source says; Taurasi makes sixth Olympic team

Jun. 08, 2024 09:55 AM EDT

Caitlin Clark won't be headed to the Paris Olympics, according to a person familiar with the decision. The person, who provided the full roster to The Associated Press, spoke on condition of anonymity Saturday because no official announcement has been made. The...

Aces bring Tiffany Hayes out of retirement in an effort to make another title run

May. 31, 2024 13:07 PM EDT

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — In their quest to claim a third consecutive WNBA title while also addressing a shorthanded lineup, the Las Vegas Aces brought former All-Star and career double-digit scorer Tiffany Hayes out of retirement Friday. Hayes started all 40 games for the Connecticut...

The WNBA is investigating whether Vegas tourism authority can sponsor Aces players for $100K each

May. 18, 2024 18:22 PM EDT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The WNBA is investigating whether the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority's $100,000 annual sponsorship to Aces player for this season and next is allowed. A league spokesperson confirmed Saturday that there is an open investigation looking into the deal....

Aces honored with rings, 2nd championship banner as quest to three-peat starts versus Mercury

May. 15, 2024 00:32 AM EDT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Las Vegas Aces received their championship rings and then unveiled and raised their WNBA banner, lifting it into place on Tuesday night alongside their first title banner won two seasons ago. Las Vegas celebrated its back-to-back titles ahead of its 89-80...

WNBA set to tip off with spotlight on rookie class led by Clark, Reese and Aces' quest for 3-peat

May. 10, 2024 11:18 AM EDT

While conversations about the WNBA's growth may start with Caitlin Clark, any talk about the 2024 championship begins with the star-studded Las Vegas Aces led by A'ja Wilson and their quest to three-peat. The Aces have been dominant on the court the past two seasons, becoming the...

A'ja Wilson, Becky Hammon and 'resilient' Las Vegas Aces favored to win third WNBA title in a row

May. 08, 2024 06:51 AM EDT

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The two-time defending WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces are flush with an array of accomplished pros, all with seemingly a singular focus while fans are buzzing about the arrival of Caitlin Clark. Kate Martin, a rookie trying to make the Aces roster and a Clark...