WNBA announces All-Stars for game against US National Team
3 years, 5 months ago

WNBA announces All-Stars for game against US National Team

The Hindu  

Candace Parker, Liz Cambage and Jonquel Jones will lead Team WNBA against the USA Basketball Women's National Team in next month's WNBA All-Star Game. Las Vegas Aces star Cambage, who is from Australia, and the Chicago Sky's Parker, a two-time league MVP, were among the biggest names selected to Team WNBA. The Aces leads all teams with four players participating in the game — Cambage and Dearica Hamby on Team WNBA and Chelsea Gray and A'ja Wilson on thenational team. READ: Jonquel Jones scores 23 in return from EuroBasket tournament The following 12 players will suit up for Team WNBA in the All-Star Game: DeWanna Bonner, Connecticut Sun; Liz Cambage, Las Vegas Aces; Kahleah Copper, Chicago Sky; Dearica Hamby, Las Vegas Aces; Brionna Jones, Connecticut Sun; Jonquel Jones, Connecticut Sun; Betnijah Laney, New York Liberty; Arike Ogunbowale, Dallas Wings; Candace Parker, Chicago Sky; Satou Sabally, Dallas Wings; Courtney Vandersloot, Chicago Sky; Courtney Williams, Atlanta Dream; They'll go head to head with the 12 members of USA Basketball's Olympic roster, which was announced earlier this month: Ariel Atkins, Washington Mystics; Sue Bird, Seattle Storm; Tina Charles, Washington Mystics; Napheesa Collier, Minnesota Lynx; Skylar Diggins-Smith, Phoenix Mercury; Sylvia Fowles, Minnesota Lynx; Chelsea Gray, Las Vegas Aces; Brittney Griner, Phoenix Mercury; Jewell Loyd, Seattle Storm; Breanna Stewart, Seattle Storm; Diana Taurasi, Phoenix Mercury; A'ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces

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WNBA season to begin on May 16 with new team Golden State Valkyries opening at home
3 weeks ago

WNBA season to begin on May 16 with new team Golden State Valkyries opening at home

The Hindu  

An expanded WNBA with more games and a new franchise will tip off on May 16. The league extended its schedule to 44 games this year, up from 40, with the addition of a new team, Golden State Valkyries. “We look forward to tipping off the WNBA’s 29th season in May of 2025 and continuing to build on the success …

2024 WNBA season: A historic year for women’s basketball, both on and off the court
2 months ago

2024 WNBA season: A historic year for women’s basketball, both on and off the court

CNN  

CNN — With confetti falling from the rafters, a boisterous Brooklyn crowd bellowing and the victorious New York Liberty celebrating, the curtain fell on the 2024 WNBA season. “It was this perfect storm of the league growing exponentially, and then you hit this season where the college game really gave the WNBA a boost,” veteran WNBA analyst LaChina Robinson told …

Liberty begin semifinals against the Aces
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Liberty begin semifinals against the Aces

Associated Press  

Las Vegas Aces at New York Liberty New York; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Liberty -4; over/under is 163.5 WNBA PLAYOFFS SEMIFINALS: Liberty host first series matchup BOTTOM LINE: The New York Liberty host the Las Vegas Aces in game one of the WNBA playoffs semifinals. New York averages 10.1 made 3-pointers per game, 2.4 more made shots …

Las Vegas Aces' A'ja Wilson Scripts WNBA History; Breaks Single-Season Scoring Record
3 months, 1 week ago

Las Vegas Aces' A'ja Wilson Scripts WNBA History; Breaks Single-Season Scoring Record

News 18  

A’ja Wilson broke the WNBA single season scoring record just before the first half of the Las Vegas Aces’ game against the Indiana Fever on Wednesday night. The Aces’ two-time league MVP came into the game averaging 27.3 points and 11.9 rebounds. I’m never going to stop shooting, but the group that we have in this locker room is something …

A’ja Wilson becomes the WNBA’s single-season scoring leader, Aces beat Fever for 14th straight time
3 months, 1 week ago

A’ja Wilson becomes the WNBA’s single-season scoring leader, Aces beat Fever for 14th straight time

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — A’ja Wilson became the WNBA’s single-season scoring leader and finished with 27 points and 12 rebounds to help the Las Vegas Aces beat the Indiana Fever 86-75 on Wednesday night for their 14th straight win in the series. After Indiana got within 72-66, Wilson scored eight straight Las Vegas points in a two-minute span for an 80-71 lead …

WNBA playoff picture still jumbled as Chicago, Atlanta, Washington vying for 8th seed
3 months, 2 weeks ago

WNBA playoff picture still jumbled as Chicago, Atlanta, Washington vying for 8th seed

Associated Press  

The WNBA playoff picture is still jumbled with the final postseason spot coming down to three teams — Chicago, Atlanta and Washington. AP WNBA poll New York remains in the top spot in this week’s AP WNBA power poll with Minnesota right behind them. Caitlin corner Clark had another strong week, averaging 25 points, 10 assists and 7.7 rebounds to …

Indianapolis to host 2025 WNBA All-Star Game with Fever leading league’s surge in popularity
4 months, 1 week ago

Indianapolis to host 2025 WNBA All-Star Game with Fever leading league’s surge in popularity

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis will host the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game for the first time at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 19, the league announced Wednesday. A television audience of 3.44 million watched the All-Stars win 117-109 on July 20 in the most-watched WNBA All-Star Game. “The city of Indianapolis and the entire state of Indiana have such an incredible and enduring …

WNBA fans react to All-Star game as they slam Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese's Olympic snubs
5 months ago

WNBA fans react to All-Star game as they slam Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese's Olympic snubs

Daily Mail  

Basketball fans were both equally impressed and unimpressed with the WNBA All-Star team's win over the US women's Olympic roster on social media. 'Team USA just lost to Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and the WNBA All Star. Fans were impressed by the WNBA All-Star Team's win over Team USA on Saturday in Phoenix Team USA just lost to Caitlin Clark, …

Kobe Bryant's family attend WNBA All-Star Game as widow Vanessa and three daughters watch Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Co from courtside
5 months ago

Kobe Bryant's family attend WNBA All-Star Game as widow Vanessa and three daughters watch Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Co from courtside

Daily Mail  

Caitlin Clark could be seen sharing a warm moment with Kobe Bryant's family at halftime in tonight's WNBA All-Star Game. Vanessa Bryant, the widow of late NBA legend Kobe, and her three girls are watching on from courtside at Footprint Center as the likes of Clark and Angel Reese take part in the annual women's basketball showpiece. Kobe Bryant's family …

WNBA All-Star game will showcase Team USA players before Olympics
5 months ago

WNBA All-Star game will showcase Team USA players before Olympics

NPR  

WNBA All-Star game will showcase Team USA players before Olympics It's a big weekend for women's basketball. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: In Phoenix tomorrow, some of America's greatest basketball players will compete against each other in the WNBA All-Star Game. SHAPIRO: But the team's first game in the Olympics is just 10 days away - July 29 - so how do …

WNBA rookie rankings: Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark battle for top spot
5 months, 2 weeks ago

WNBA rookie rankings: Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark battle for top spot

New York Times  

Read the latest edition of The Athletic’s WNBA rookie rankings A decade ago at the WNBA All-Star Game in Phoenix, two rookies became the story. The countdown begins… ⏳ Get ready to witness the ultimate clash of talent as #WNBAAllStar meets the USA Women’s National Team on July 20th at 8:30pm/ET on ABC 📺 pic.twitter.com/oEyJciHmEx — WNBA July 3, 2024 …

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese headline WNBA All-Star team that will face US Olympic squad
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese headline WNBA All-Star team that will face US Olympic squad

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese will team up on the WNBA All-Star team to play against the U.S. Olympic team led by A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart. I don’t want it to take away from any of that and be the focal point of All-Star weekend because that’s not fair to them.” Clark was the leading vote-getter …

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese headline WNBA All-Star team that will face US Olympic squad
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese headline WNBA All-Star team that will face US Olympic squad

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese …

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese to make WNBA All-Star Game debuts: Full rosters
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese to make WNBA All-Star Game debuts: Full rosters

New York Times  

The 2024 WNBA All-Star Game rosters are set with Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese making their debuts in the annual showcase later this month. Boston, who is averaging 13.1 points and 8.3 rebounds per game, finished second in the fan vote and was automatically named to the team as a function of being in the top 10. She is averaging …

Who should make the WNBA All-Star Game? Our experts debate
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Who should make the WNBA All-Star Game? Our experts debate

New York Times  

The Athletic has launched a new series of sports debates in which two writers break down a specific topic. Ben Pickman: It’s that time of the year again when we think about who should make the WNBA All-Star Game. Pickman: And yet, if you look at Bonner’s first 12 games, she was averaging 18.4 points and 5.8 rebounds per game …

A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark headline first-round fan voting for WNBA All-Star Game
6 months ago

A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark headline first-round fan voting for WNBA All-Star Game

New York Times  

The first round of WNBA All-Star Game fan voting is complete. The 20th WNBA All-Star Game will be a contest between players from the U.S. women’s national basketball team and the WNBA All-Star team. Any player who is top 10 in votes but not already named to the Team USA squad will automatically be selected for the WNBA All-Star team. …

WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier launch new 3-on-3 league
6 months, 2 weeks ago

WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier launch new 3-on-3 league

CNN  

CNN — Amid the historic interest in women’s basketball, a new professional league in the US could grow the game even further and make it easier for stars to stay in the country during the WNBA offseason. At least that’s what Unrivaled co-founders and current WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier are hoping when the new 3-on-3 basketball league …

Five storylines for WNBA’s 28th season: From Caitlin Clark to Aces’ three-peat bid
7 months, 1 week ago

Five storylines for WNBA’s 28th season: From Caitlin Clark to Aces’ three-peat bid

LA Times  

There are plenty of storylines for the 2024 WNBA season, from the arrival of Caitlin Clark to the two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces’ bid for a three-peat. Fever pitch Clark, college basketball’s all-time leading scorer, decided to forgo her final season of eligibility to enter the WNBA draft and was selected by Indiana with the top pick, setting off …

A’ja Wilson, Becky Hammon and ‘resilient’ Las Vegas Aces favored to win third WNBA title in a row
7 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — 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. They became the first team since the Los Angeles Sparks in 2001-02 to win consecutive titles when they beat the New York Liberty in four …

Las Vegas Aces make WNBA history as first team to sell out season tickets
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Las Vegas Aces make WNBA history as first team to sell out season tickets

NPR  

Las Vegas Aces make WNBA history as first team to sell out season tickets Enlarge this image toggle caption Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Maddie Meyer/Getty Images If you go to the website for the Las Vegas Aces, you'll see incredible videos of professional women's basketball stars scoring, storming through the stadium and striking epic poses. "The back-to-back WNBA Champion Las Vegas …

NBA announces the Phoenix Suns will host the 2027 All-Star game
9 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA announces the Phoenix Suns will host the 2027 All-Star game

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns will host the 2027 NBA All-Star game, the league announced Thursday, giving owner Mat Ishbia a marquee event for the city roughly one year after he purchased the franchise. “We’re excited for everyone to come, make it the hub for that weekend, and hopefully make it the most memorable All-Star weekend of all time.” Ishbia …

NBA announces the Phoenix Suns will host the 2027 All-Star game
9 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA announces the Phoenix Suns will host the 2027 All-Star game

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Phoenix Suns will host …

Two-time defending champion Aces become the 1st WNBA team to sell out allotted season tickets
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Two-time defending champion Aces become the 1st WNBA team to sell out allotted season tickets

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — The two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces became the first WNBA team to sell out its allotted season tickets, the club said Thursday. Las Vegas, which sold out its approximately 8,600 season tickets, led the league in attendance last season with 9,551 fans per game and had nine sellouts. Las Vegas, which opens its season on May …

Aces celebrate 2nd WNBA championship and promise more are on the way
1 year, 2 months ago

Aces celebrate 2nd WNBA championship and promise more are on the way

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Aces celebrated their second consecutive WNBA championship Monday night on the Strip and said they aren’t done. “We’re going to do this again.” The Aces became the first WNBA team in 21 years to win back-to-back titles, defeating the New York Liberty in four games. “We’re going to keep coming back, and everybody hates …

Las Vegas Aces seal back-to back WNBA titles
1 year, 2 months ago

Las Vegas Aces seal back-to back WNBA titles

The Independent  

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WNBA: Aces defeats Liberty to win second straight title
1 year, 2 months ago

WNBA: Aces defeats Liberty to win second straight title

The Hindu  

The Las Vegas Aces won its second consecutive WNBA title on Wednesday after beating the New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4 of the Finals. New York had appeared on track to keep their first Finals campaign in 21 years alive against a depleted Aces roster but an error-filled second half cost them dearly. New York had a commanding lead …

Las Vegas Aces become first repeat WNBA champs in 21 years, beating New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4
1 year, 2 months ago

Las Vegas Aces become first repeat WNBA champs in 21 years, beating New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces secured their place as one of the greatest teams in WNBA history. To be in this moment right now and do it together, it speaks volumes about us, our chemistry.” Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon gestures to her team during the first half in Game 4 of a …

WNBA Finals: Aces become first repeat champs in 21 years, beat Liberty in Game 4
1 year, 2 months ago

WNBA Finals: Aces become first repeat champs in 21 years, beat Liberty in Game 4

LA Times  

Las Vegas’ A’ja Wilson drives to the basket as New York’s Stefanie Dolson and Courtney Vandersloot defend during Game 4 of the WNBA Finals on Wednesday in New York. The Las Vegas Aces became the first team in 21 years to win back-to-back WNBA championships, getting 24 points and 16 rebounds from A’ja Wilson and a defensive stop in the …

WNBA Finals: Liberty avoid sweep by beating Aces in Game 3
1 year, 2 months ago

WNBA Finals: Liberty avoid sweep by beating Aces in Game 3

LA Times  

Jonquel Jones scored 27 points and Breanna Stewart added 20 to help the New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 87-73 on Sunday in the WNBA Finals and force a Game 4. New York struggled in the first two games against the Aces in Las Vegas, but the Liberty found their shooting touch in Game 3 behind Jones, who …

‘Nothing’s working’: Can the New York Liberty avoid WNBA Finals elimination?
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Nothing’s working’: Can the New York Liberty avoid WNBA Finals elimination?

New York Times  

LAS VEGAS — The good news for the New York Liberty after Wednesday night’s Game 2 shellacking at the hands of the Las Vegas Aces is that they boarded a charter airplane to fly back East less than two hours after the final buzzer sounded. As New York traveled a week ago to Las Vegas optimistic about its chances of …

How a WNBA Finals clash of super-teams has turned into a Las Vegas Aces’ masterclass
1 year, 2 months ago

How a WNBA Finals clash of super-teams has turned into a Las Vegas Aces’ masterclass

New York Times  

LAS VEGAS — At shootaround on Wednesday morning, Chelsea Gray and Alysha Clark had a specific goal in mind: Too $hort was performing at halftime of Game 2, and the pair was trying to convince Becky Hammon to let them back onto the court in time to watch the show. It was a masterclass of an effort, arguably the best …

WNBA finals promise ‘superteam’ showdown for the ages between Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty.
1 year, 2 months ago

WNBA finals promise ‘superteam’ showdown for the ages between Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty.

The Hindu  

A “superteam” showdown fans were clamouring for tips off on Sunday as the defending champion Las Vegas Aces plays a New York Liberty team hungry for a maiden major title in the WNBA Finals. The number one Aces lost twice MVP Candace Parker to injury in July but never missed a beat as last year’s Most Valuable A’ja Wilson propelled …

Las Vegas and New York set for WNBA Finals matchup
1 year, 2 months ago

Las Vegas and New York set for WNBA Finals matchup

Associated Press  

New York and Las Vegas have been on a WNBA Finals collision course all season long as the top two teams in the league. New York advanced to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2002 and is the lone remaining original franchise that hasn’t won a championship. “To know we have the entire city behind us is really, …

Defending champion Aces return to WNBA Finals, beat Wings 64-61 to complete sweep
1 year, 2 months ago

Defending champion Aces return to WNBA Finals, beat Wings 64-61 to complete sweep

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — A’ja Wilson and the defending WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces are headed back to the finals for the third time in four seasons after a scrappy performance. While Wilson was denied a fourth consecutive 30-point game with plenty of defensive attention on her, the Dallas Wings still couldn’t keep the Aces from advancing for the chance to …

WNBA power rankings: Las Vegas Aces, New York Liberty hold edge heading into playoffs
1 year, 3 months ago

WNBA power rankings: Las Vegas Aces, New York Liberty hold edge heading into playoffs

New York Times  

Read the latest WNBA Power Rankings They started the season as the best team in basketball, and despite a brief lull in the middle of August, the Las Vegas Aces will enter the WNBA postseason as the No. Las Vegas Aces Becky Hammon has consistently said that the 2023 Aces have done more with less than the 2022 champs, and …

Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart lead Liberty to win vs. Aces in matchup of WNBA’s top teams
1 year, 3 months ago

Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart lead Liberty to win vs. Aces in matchup of WNBA’s top teams

New York Times  

The New York Liberty defeated the Las Vegas Aces 94-85 on Monday at Barclays Center in the latest matchup between the WNBA’s top teams. Here’s what you need to know: All-Stars Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart led New York, with Ionescu scoring a game-high 25 points. The Athletic’s instant analysis: Ionescu continues to light up the Aces Ionescu is in …

WNBA power rankings: Have the Las Vegas Aces been dethroned?
1 year, 4 months ago

WNBA power rankings: Have the Las Vegas Aces been dethroned?

New York Times  

Read the latest WNBA Power Rankings For the first time this season, a new team rises to the top of the power rankings. Behind the strength of their dominant win in the Commissioner’s Cup final, and subsequently taking care of the Phoenix Mercury on Friday in a back-to-back, the New York Liberty have dethroned the Las Vegas Aces. It's just …

Las Vegas visits Dallas after Sabally’s 25-point game
1 year, 4 months ago

Las Vegas visits Dallas after Sabally’s 25-point game

Associated Press  

Las Vegas Aces at Dallas Wings Arlington, Texas; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK WNBA LINE: Aces -8.5; over/under is 177.5 BOTTOM LINE: Dallas plays the Las Vegas Aces after Satou Sabally scored 25 points in the Dallas Wings’ 104-96 loss to the Chicago Sky. Plum is averaging 21.6 points and 3.2 rebounds while shooting 51.4% over the last 10 …

WNBA’s best set to clash as Aces meet Liberty
1 year, 4 months ago

WNBA’s best set to clash as Aces meet Liberty

The Hindu  

The WNBA’s top two teams will become plenty familiar with each other in August, as the Las Vegas Aces and the New York Liberty cross paths four times this month. The Aces already matched the 1998 Houston Comets for the best 26-game start in WNBA history and are on pace to surpass that squad, which finished 27-3 for the league’s …

Brittney Griner relishing latest All-Star Game experience
1 year, 5 months ago

Brittney Griner relishing latest All-Star Game experience

The Hindu  

A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart are serving as captains at the WNBA All-Star Game for the second consecutive year, but the biggest spotlight of Saturday’s main event in Las Vegas undoubtedly will be on Brittney Griner. READ:Las Vegas is the center of the basketball world ahead of the WNBA All-Star Game “It’s a great feeling to be here,” Griner said. …

WNBA All-Star Game 2023: Team Stewart defeats Team Wilson behind Jewell Loyd’s 31 points
1 year, 5 months ago

WNBA All-Star Game 2023: Team Stewart defeats Team Wilson behind Jewell Loyd’s 31 points

New York Times  

Team Stewart defeated Team Wilson 143-127 in the 2023 WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas. Team Stewart’s Jewell Loyd set the WNBA All-Star Game record with 31 points. — Pickman GO DEEPER Grading WNBA All-Star Game performances: 'A' for Jewell Loyd, 'A-' for Brittney Griner Backstory In drafting their All-Star teams, captain A’ja Wilson …

Las Vegas is the center of the basketball world ahead of the WNBA All-Star Game
1 year, 5 months ago

Las Vegas is the center of the basketball world ahead of the WNBA All-Star Game

The Hindu  

The timing and location of the WNBA All-Star Game couldn’t be much better. Just in the past week, 19-year-old phenom Victor Wembanyama made his NBA debut in the Summer League to sold-out crowds at the nearby Thomas & Mack Center, league commissioner Adam Silver spoke openly about Las Vegas as a potential expansion candidate, and the Aces continued to roll …

Wilson and Stewart go with familiar choices in WNBA All-Star Game draft
1 year, 5 months ago

Wilson and Stewart go with familiar choices in WNBA All-Star Game draft

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart made the WNBA All-Star draft about picking their current and former teammates. Wilson took her Las Vegas Aces teammates Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young with her first two picks in the draft Saturday. And that’s what makes a good team great, is a great point guard, so I had to go with …

As rest of WNBA tries to keep pace, Aces are only getting better
1 year, 5 months ago

As rest of WNBA tries to keep pace, Aces are only getting better

New York Times  

In Super Squads, The Athletic follows the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces in their quests to win a WNBA championship. LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Aces’ players were predictably demure entering Thursday’s “battle of the super teams” against New York, the first regular-season matchup between the WNBA’s two projected title favorites featuring the last four regular-season MVPs. …

Aces defeat Liberty: How Las Vegas is making case for sole WNBA superteam title
1 year, 5 months ago

Aces defeat Liberty: How Las Vegas is making case for sole WNBA superteam title

New York Times  

The Las Vegas Aces defeated the New York Liberty 98-81 on Thursday at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas in the two teams’ first showdown of the 2023 WNBA season. — Merchant New York has a perimeter defense problem The Aces hunted Sabrina Ionescu mercilessly, one game after the Liberty guard was played off the court for long stretches against …

Aces, Liberty open WNBA season as heavy title favourites
1 year, 7 months ago

Aces, Liberty open WNBA season as heavy title favourites

The Hindu  

The 2023 WNBA season tips off on Friday with the Las Vegas Aces favored to repeat as champions. New York loaded up in the offseason, adding former WNBA MVPs Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones along with the league’s all-time leader in assists average in Courtney Vandersloot to a roster that already included start Sabrina Ionescu. Coach Becky Hammon will miss …

Twice WNBA MVP Parker signing with Las Vegas Aces
1 year, 10 months ago

Twice WNBA MVP Parker signing with Las Vegas Aces

The Hindu  

Twice WNBA MVP Candace Parker is signing with the Las Vegas Aces, the double Olympic champion said on social media on Saturday after two seasons with hometown team Chicago Sky. The move will see the veteran forward and seven-times Women’s National Basketball Association All-Star join forces with the reigning champion after leading the Los Angeles Sparks and the Sky to …

Former MVP Candace Parker to sign with champion Aces
1 year, 10 months ago

Former MVP Candace Parker to sign with champion Aces

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Former two-time MVP Candace Parker announced on social media Saturday that she would sign with the defending champion Las Vegas Aces. Parker, a 6-foot-4 forward/center, adds to an already loaded lineup that includes reigning MVP A’ja Wilson, who also won the league’s top award in 2020. The Aces traded one of their key pieces, two-time Sixth Woman …

Las Vegas Aces win first WNBA title, Chelsea Gray named MVP
2 years, 3 months ago

Las Vegas Aces win first WNBA title, Chelsea Gray named MVP

Associated Press  

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Las Vegas never had a professional sports champion — until Sunday. Chelsea Gray scored 20 points to lead the Las Vegas Aces to their first WNBA title, and the city’s first pro title, in a 78-71 road win over the Connecticut Sun in Game 4. I saw excellence and I wanted to be a part of it.” …

Las Vegas Aces wins first WNBA title, Chelsea Gray named MVP
2 years, 3 months ago

Las Vegas Aces wins first WNBA title, Chelsea Gray named MVP

The Hindu  

Las Vegas never had a professional sports champion — until Sunday. Chelsea Gray scored 20 points to lead the Las Vegas Aces to its first WNBA title, and the city’s first pro title, in a 78-71 road win over the Connecticut Sun in Game 4. I saw excellence and I wanted to be a part of it.” Hammon also paid …

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