A’ja Wilson’s single-season WNBA scoring mark likely short-lived. Several players poised to break it
3 months, 1 week ago

A’ja Wilson’s single-season WNBA scoring mark likely short-lived. Several players poised to break it

Associated Press  

A’ja Wilson has been scoring at a record pace all season long and now she owns the all-time mark for points in a single year. Las Vegas’ two-time MVP is averaging 27.31 points and Wilson is on pace to be the first player ever to reach 1,000 points in a single season with the Aces having four games left. Here’s a look in alphabetical order at who could top Wilson’s single-season total point mark next year: Caitlin Clark The rookie would need to make a big jump. The 30-year-old may approach Taurasi’s career scoring mark some day, but with a stellar team around her in New York, she may not need to score as much in a single season to really threaten Wilson’s record.

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A'ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark are unanimous choices for WNBA AP Player and Rookie of the Year
3 months ago

A'ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark are unanimous choices for WNBA AP Player and Rookie of the Year

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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Wilson became the first player …

A'ja Wilson set records. So did Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. WNBA stats in 2024 were eye-popping
3 months ago

A'ja Wilson set records. So did Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. WNBA stats in 2024 were eye-popping

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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Lots of records — most …

A’ja Wilson becomes 1st WNBA player to reach 1,000 points in a season as Aces top Sun
3 months, 1 week ago

A’ja Wilson becomes 1st WNBA player to reach 1,000 points in a season as Aces top Sun

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — A’ja Wilson became the first WNBA player to score 1,000 points in a season when she finished with 29 in the Las Vegas Aces’ 84-71 win over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday. Young’s pull-up jumper midway through the period made it 58-47 and Las Vegas led by double figures the rest of the way. Wilson was dominant …

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 …

A'ja Wilson breaks the WNBA's single-season scoring record and eyes another milestone
3 months, 1 week ago

A'ja Wilson breaks the WNBA's single-season scoring record and eyes another milestone

NPR  

A'ja Wilson breaks the WNBA's single-season scoring record and eyes another milestone toggle caption Darron Cummings/AP INDIANAPOLIS — 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. Wilson hit a jumper from the free throw line with 26.4 seconds left in the second …

After solid first quarter, Sparks can’t keep pace with Aces
4 months ago

After solid first quarter, Sparks can’t keep pace with Aces

LA Times  

The Sparks’ Crystal Dangerfield pulls up for a jumper against the Aces on Sunday in Las Vegas. A’ja Wilson scored 34 points and grabbed 13 rebounds — her WNBA-record 17th game this season with 20-plus points and 10-plus rebounds — to help the Las Vegas Aces beat the Sparks 87-71 on Sunday. Kelsey Plum made four three-pointers and finished with …

A’ja Wilson drops 28 to become Las Vegas Aces’ all-time leading scorer in victory over Dallas Wings
5 months, 2 weeks ago

A’ja Wilson drops 28 to become Las Vegas Aces’ all-time leading scorer in victory over Dallas Wings

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — A’ja Wilson scored 28 points and became the franchise’s all-time leading scorer Sunday as the Las Vegas Aces beat the Dallas Wings 104-85. We’re going to keep passing it and planting the seeds for the next generation.” Kelsey Plum added 23 points, Jackie Young scored 18 and Chelsea Gray 12 for the Aces. Wilson and Plum had …

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 …

Diana Taurasi becomes first WNBA player to reach 10,000 points
1 year, 4 months ago

Diana Taurasi becomes first WNBA player to reach 10,000 points

The Hindu  

Diana Taurasi received a pass and in an instant, the shot was off her fingertips. Taurasi became the first WNBA player to reach 10,000 points, hitting the mark with 8:23 remaining in the third quarter against Atlanta Dream on Thursday night. “It was a cool night — you couldn’t have wrote this any better for our fans and our city,” …

Taurasi reaches 10,000 points, which WNBA player next in line to reach the milestone
1 year, 4 months ago

Taurasi reaches 10,000 points, which WNBA player next in line to reach the milestone

Associated Press  

Diana Taurasi reached the 10,000 point milestone in the regular season and has over 3,000 points more than the next active WNBA player on the scoring list. Even though the WNBA has expanded its season to 40 games and Bonner is averaging 19.1 points a game, she’d need to keep up that pace for about another five years to cross …

Diana Taurasi becomes first WNBA player to reach 10,000 points, scoring season-high 42 for Mercury
1 year, 4 months ago

Diana Taurasi becomes first WNBA player to reach 10,000 points, scoring season-high 42 for Mercury

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Diana Taurasi received a pass and in an instant, the shot was off her fingertips. Taurasi became the first WNBA player to reach 10,000 points, hitting the mark with 8:23 remaining in the third quarter against the Atlanta Dream on Thursday night. “It was a cool night — you couldn’t have wrote this any better for our fans …

Diana Taurasi hits 10,000 points for another milestone in her standout career
1 year, 4 months ago

Diana Taurasi hits 10,000 points for another milestone in her standout career

Associated Press  

Diana Taurasi is an icon in the world of hoops, and the perennial All-Star known as the “White Mamba” added another milestone to her illustrious WNBA career on Thursday night. “I really don’t think about the number, I really don’t,” Taurasi said after scoring 29 points in a one-point loss to Indiana on Tuesday night. “What she’s been able to …

Diana Taurasi becomes first player in WNBA history with 10,000 points
1 year, 4 months ago

Diana Taurasi becomes first player in WNBA history with 10,000 points

LA Times  

Phoenix Mercury’s Diana Taurasi shoots over Atlanta Dream forward Laeticia Amihere during the second half on Thursday in Phoenix. Taurasi became the first WNBA player to score 10,000 points. Taurasi became the first WNBA player to score 10,000 points, hitting the mark with 8:23 remaining in the third quarter against the Atlanta Dream on Thursday night. Taurasi got her scoring …

McCowan leads Dallas against Seattle after 25-point showing
1 year, 4 months ago

McCowan leads Dallas against Seattle after 25-point showing

Associated Press  

Dallas Wings at Seattle Storm Seattle; Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK WNBA LINE: Wings -5.5; over/under is 167.5 BOTTOM LINE: Dallas visits the Seattle Storm after Teaira McCowan scored 25 points in the Wings’ 104-91 loss to the Las Vegas Aces. Seattle ranks sixth in the WNBA with 26.0 defensive rebounds per game led by Ezi Magbegor averaging 6.5. …

New York plays Dallas after Ionescu’s 34-point game
1 year, 5 months ago

New York plays Dallas after Ionescu’s 34-point game

Associated Press  

Dallas Wings at New York Liberty New York; Wednesday, 1 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK WNBA LINE: Liberty -8.5; over/under is 170.5 BOTTOM LINE: New York plays the Dallas Wings after Sabrina Ionescu scored 34 points in the New York Liberty’s 95-87 overtime win against the Indiana Fever. New York is fifth in the Eastern Conference with 7.4 offensive rebounds per …

Han Xu improves personal scoring record to 24 as Liberty rallies past Aces
2 years, 5 months ago

Han Xu improves personal scoring record to 24 as Liberty rallies past Aces

China Daily  

Han Xu #21 of the New York Liberty shoots the ball during the game against the Las Vegas Aces in Salt Lake City, Utah, on July 6, 2022. WASHINGTON - Chinese center Han Xu scored a personal best 24 points in the Women's National Basketball Association as the New York Liberty came back from a 12-point deficit to overcome the …

Ionescu, Taurasi star in WNBA season opener
3 years, 7 months ago

Ionescu, Taurasi star in WNBA season opener

The Hindu  

Here are all the results from the opening fixture of WNBA 2021. Sabrina Ionescu made a 3-pointer from the wing with 0.4 seconds left to give the New York Liberty a 90-87 victory over the Indiana Fever on Friday night in the WNBA’s season opener. READ: SUN 78, DREAM 67 Jonquel Jones had 26 points and eight rebounds, DeWanna Bonner …

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