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. The @LVAces WIN ‼️ The Las Vegas Aces become the third team in #WNBA history to start a season 14-1 #MoreThanGame pic.twitter.com/LA6unvtxNe — WNBA June 30, 2023 Las Vegas identified weaknesses in the New York lineup and exploited them. When New York put its bigger defenders, Betnijah Laney and Kayla Thornton, on the Las Vegas guards, the Aces turned to Clark in the post.

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NBA WNBA: A Thriving Landscape for the Future
2 months ago

NBA WNBA: A Thriving Landscape for the Future

Associated Press  

The WNBA is looking promising for the upcoming season after a record-setting year. The league is expanding and will increase the number of regular season games to 44. The WNBA will hold an expansion draft for Golden State in December. The Valkyries will be the league's 13th franchise. The league will add franchises in Toronto and Portland in 2026 with …

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 …

New York Liberty Soar to WNBA Finals Victory, Setting Stage for Championship No. 1
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2 months ago

New York Liberty Soar to WNBA Finals Victory, Setting Stage for Championship No. 1

Associated Press  

The New York Liberty won their first WNBA championship after two years of waiting. The team defeated the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals. This win marks a significant milestone for the Liberty, who have been close to claiming the championship but have fallen short in previous years. With a strong core group of Breanna Stewart, …

Aces’ quest to threepeat hits 2-0 hole vs Liberty while Sun and Lynx are split in WNBA playoffs
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Aces’ quest to threepeat hits 2-0 hole vs Liberty while Sun and Lynx are split in WNBA playoffs

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Las Vegas Aces and Connecticut Sun head home with two very different feelings after the opening two games of their playoff semifinals series. We must win for our series to continue.” New York for its part, insists it hasn’t accomplished anything yet. We didn’t come to win two games at home and be satisfied, we’re a …

WNBA coach Becky Hammon RIPS into star Kelsey Plum as Las Vegas Aces drop second game to New York Liberty
2 months, 3 weeks ago

WNBA coach Becky Hammon RIPS into star Kelsey Plum as Las Vegas Aces drop second game to New York Liberty

Daily Mail  

Hammon berated her star player after a subpar performance against New York The reigning, two-time WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces have their backs against the wall following a Game 2 defeat at the hands of the New York Liberty in the semifinals of this year's playoffs. Part of the blame for the result could be placed on the shoulders of …

Liberty top Aces 88-84 to take a 2-0 lead in the WNBA semifinals and put the champs on the brink
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Liberty top Aces 88-84 to take a 2-0 lead in the WNBA semifinals and put the champs on the brink

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Sabrina Ionescu and her New York teammates downplayed being on the brink of knocking off the Aces. We didn’t come to win two games at home and be satisfied, we’re a hungry group.” Game 3 is Friday night in Las Vegas, with the two-time defending champion Aces trying to avoid being beaten by the team they beat …

Liberty to host Aces Tuesday
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Liberty to host Aces Tuesday

Associated Press  

Las Vegas Aces at New York Liberty New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Liberty -4.5; over/under is 163.5 WNBA PLAYOFFS SEMIFINALS: BOTTOM LINE: The New York Liberty face the Las Vegas Aces. New York averages 10.1 made 3-pointers per game, 2.4 more made shots than the 7.7 per game Las Vegas allows. LAST 10 GAMES: Liberty: 8-2, …

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 takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against Seattle
3 months ago

Las Vegas takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against Seattle

Associated Press  

Seattle Storm at Las Vegas Aces Las Vegas; Tuesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT WNBA PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Aces lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Las Vegas Aces host the Seattle Storm in the first round of the WNBA playoffs with a 1-0 lead in the series. Seattle averages 6.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.6 fewer made shots on average …

WNBA reveals new expansion team amid huge popularity spike thanks to Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Co
3 months ago

WNBA reveals new expansion team amid huge popularity spike thanks to Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Co

Daily Mail  

The WNBA has announced a new expansion team in Portland as the sport continues to enjoy a boom inspired by the likes of Caitlin Clark. The WNBA has announced an expansion team in Portland as the sport continues to boom It comes after the league expanded from 12 franchises with the Golden State Valkyries and a team in Toronto. WNBA …

WNBA playoff picture starting to come into focus as Liberty clinch top seed and Minnesota second
3 months ago

WNBA playoff picture starting to come into focus as Liberty clinch top seed and Minnesota second

Associated Press  

More than half of the WNBA playoff seeds are set with the New York Liberty clinching the No. The Liberty topped the Washington Mystics to earn homecourt throughout the playoffs for only the second time in franchise history. The Sun are currently in third with a one-game lead over Las Vegas, which assured itself no worse than the four seed …

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 …

Las Vegas visits Indiana following Boston’s 30-point game
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Las Vegas visits Indiana following Boston’s 30-point game

Associated Press  

Las Vegas Aces at Indiana Fever Indianapolis; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Indiana Fever plays the Las Vegas Aces after Aliyah Boston scored 30 points in the Indiana Fever’s 104-100 overtime win over the Atlanta Dream. Las Vegas averages 9.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.1 more makes per game than Indiana allows. LAST 10 GAMES: Fever: 8-2, …

Ionescu has big fourth quarter as Liberty beat short-handed Aces 75-71
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ionescu has big fourth quarter as Liberty beat short-handed Aces 75-71

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The New York Liberty have been saying all season long that they are a new team this year. Whether A’ja is on the court or not, they’re trying to win.” Las Vegas almost stunned New York. Neither team scored until Ionescu hit a pull-up jumper with 43.6 seconds left that gave New York a 72-71 advantage. “It …

WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart shines in New York Liberty's thrilling win over Las Vegas Aces in finals rematch as A'ja Wilson misses first game since 2019
3 months, 2 weeks ago

WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart shines in New York Liberty's thrilling win over Las Vegas Aces in finals rematch as A'ja Wilson misses first game since 2019

Daily Mail  

Brooklyn's Barclays Center was nearly filled to the brim as reigning WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart led the New York Liberty in completing the season series sweep, 3-0, over the Las Vegas Aces in a rematch of last year's WNBA Finals. Although Aces star and reigning WNBA Finals MVP A'ja Wilson missed her first game since 2019 with an ankle injury, …

WNBA 'adds 15th franchise as it agrees to expand to another West Coast city' amid league's plans to bring new teams to San Francisco and Toronto
3 months, 3 weeks ago

WNBA 'adds 15th franchise as it agrees to expand to another West Coast city' amid league's plans to bring new teams to San Francisco and Toronto

Daily Mail  

Riding a historic wave of success in 2024, the WNBA will reportedly be expanding to Portland with the league's 15th franchise. Saturday's news is another example of the league's rapid growth amid Caitlin Clark's wildly successful rookie season in Indiana. With the arrival of rookies Clark and Angel Reese, not to mention Sabrina Ionescu's breakout season in New York, the …

Sports betting roundup: Bettors favoring Angel Reese over Caitlin Clark in WNBA rookie of year race
5 months ago

Sports betting roundup: Bettors favoring Angel Reese over Caitlin Clark in WNBA rookie of year race

Associated Press  

The WNBA season has reached the All-Star break, which makes it a good time to look at the season as a whole and how the championship odds and individual player awards have changed since the start. WNBA Championship Odds Despite being fifth in the standings, the Las Vegas Aces have the best odds to win the WNBA title at the …

Aces honored with rings, 2nd championship banner as quest to three-peat starts versus Mercury
7 months, 1 week ago

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

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — 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. “Not only are we back, we’re back-to-back world champions.” He concluded by saying, “All I can say is let’s three-peat.” Las Vegas brings its roster …

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 …

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 …

WNBA fines Liberty for breaking media access rules following championship loss to the Aces
1 year, 2 months ago

WNBA fines Liberty for breaking media access rules following championship loss to the Aces

The Hindu  

The WNBA fined the New York Liberty $25,000 after some of its players declined media interview following the team’s loss to the Las Vegas Aces in the clinching game of the league finals. Liberty players Sabrina Ionescu, Jonquel Jones and Betnijah Laney also were fined $2,000 each by the WNBA for turning down media requests for interviews. According to WNBA …

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 …

Jones and Stewart help Liberty avoid sweep, take Game 3 of WNBA Finals, beat Aces 87-73
1 year, 2 months ago

Jones and Stewart help Liberty avoid sweep, take Game 3 of WNBA Finals, beat Aces 87-73

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jonquel Jones and the New York Liberty wouldn’t let the season end just yet. She 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 …

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 …

Is the WNBA witnessing the big breakthrough it’s been waiting for?
1 year, 2 months ago

Is the WNBA witnessing the big breakthrough it’s been waiting for?

LA Times  

Las Vegas center A’ja Wilson, left, grabs a rebound away from Connecticut forward DeWanna Bonner during Game 5 of the WNBA semifinals. “We increase viewership, that helps lead to more sponsors and advertising, it’ll put us in a stronger position as we head into negotiating our next round of media rights deals,” WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said. “It’s also a …

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 …

Will the Dallas Wings go on a playoff run? Answering WNBA questions
1 year, 3 months ago

Will the Dallas Wings go on a playoff run? Answering WNBA questions

New York Times  

After a 40-game regular season, the WNBA playoffs have arrived. If Washington’s backcourt combo of Sykes and Natasha Cloud can continue to rattle New York’s guards and get buckets on the opposite end, the Mystics might be able to muster some first-round magic and send the Liberty home. Chicago needs to outrun and outscore Las Vegas at every turn while …

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 …

Will New York Liberty maintain momentum after besting Las Vegas Aces again?
1 year, 3 months ago

Will New York Liberty maintain momentum after besting Las Vegas Aces again?

New York Times  

NEW YORK — On the night before the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces faced off for the fourth time this August, Liberty coach Sandy Brondello finally got to bed at a normal hour. New York’s games against Las Vegas were so recent that Brondello said she was just getting back on a regular sleep schedule after having her …

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 …

Aces set WNBA regular-season wins record with victory over Sky
1 year, 4 months ago

Aces set WNBA regular-season wins record with victory over Sky

New York Times  

The Las Vegas Aces broke the WNBA regular-season wins record with a 94-87 victory over the Chicago Sky to reach 30 wins Thursday. The Athletic’s instant analysis: History in the making The Aces entered the season with the goal of becoming the first repeat champions since 2002, but they’ve become one of the league’s all-time greatest regular-season teams in the …

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 …

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 …

Aces rout Liberty 98-81 in a matchup of marquee WNBA teams for their seventh straight win
1 year, 5 months ago

Aces rout Liberty 98-81 in a matchup of marquee WNBA teams for their seventh straight win

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Becky Hammon wasn’t going to put too much into the Las Vegas Aces’ rout of the New York Liberty in the first meeting between two of the top teams in the WNBA. The teams came into the game ranked first and second in points per game and both play an unselfish brand of basketball, with the Liberty …

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 …

How Chelsea Gray’s free agency move to Aces opened new era of WNBA player choice
1 year, 6 months ago

How Chelsea Gray’s free agency move to Aces opened new era of WNBA player choice

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. “That hasn’t really been done, but it’s done on the men’s side all the time where people come in and have conversations, see where they’re going to live and practice,” Gray said. “They treat us great and want …

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