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Bell playing most important pro season with heavy heart
Las Vegas Aces reserve Kierstan Bell entered the fourth and most important campaign of her WNBA career with a heavy heart after losing her father, Perry, who passed away in January.
RANKS: Incoming Storm disrupts WNBA rankings
The Seattle Storm made a huge jump in the weekly power rankings, having won three in a row since a season-opening loss in Phoenix.
WNBA Notebook: “The essence of Kelsey Plum” contagious for L.A. Sparks
Kelsey Plum is having a career start to the season. But the 5-foot-9 two-time WNBA champion guard couldn't care less about her stats - the Plum Dawg wants to win!
RANKS: Liberty and Lynx still WNBA’s best teams
The New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx, last year’s WNBA Finals participants, are the league’s top two teams after opening weekend. The surprising team, however? It’s a mystical one for sure.
WNBA Notebook: Mystics are brightest storyline after opening ‘25 campaign 2-0
One year after losing its first 12 games of the season, the Washington Mystics have opened their 2025 campaign 2-0.
High schoolers benefit from mental health summit at Las Vegas Aces headquarters
The Las Vegas Aces hosted nearly 100 high school students for a mental health summit at the team’s headquarters.
Crystal Bradford focused on second chance in WNBA, while adding depth to Aces
With just 39 games of WNBA experience, 31-year-old Crystal Bradford is elated for a second chance and is ready to resurrect her career while adding depth to a talented Las Vegas Aces team that is looking for its third title in four years.
Player Capsules: Meet the 2025 Las Vegas Aces
The Las Vegas Aces are set to open the 2025 campaign May 17 at the defending champion New York Liberty. The Aces and Liberty have won the last three WNBA titles. Las Vegas coach Becky Hammon said her team is beyond hungry, it’s starving, to win another title.
Kelly one of many talented players awaiting WNBA call after being waived
Deja Kelly joined the Las Vegas Aces on a training camp contract and turned in an impressive 20 minutes in her two preseason appearances, registering 24 points, three turnovers and three assists. The Oregon-product was waived on May 12.
Aces know gem they have in new teammate Jewell Loyd
Jewell Loyd was once a tennis prodigy who was invited to attend IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. But she wanted to pursue a career that involved a team aspect, with bonding and camaraderie. Now, after spending 10 years in Seattle, the 11-year veteran joins the Las Vegas Aces for the next chapter in her career.
Healthy Chelsea Gray opens training camp ready to help guide driven Aces
Veteran point guard Chelsea Gray, fresh off a championship at Unrivaled, is feeling healthy and revived to start her 12th season in the WNBA, and fifth with the Las Vegas Aces.
Henderson’s Kailin Chio takes gymnastics world by storm in freshman season
LSU’s Kailin Chio set a conference record when she was named SEC Freshman of the Week nine times this season. The Southern Nevada native is also a seven-time All-American after just her first season with the Tigers.
Hailey Van Lith’s mental health journey delivers her where she belongs: WNBA
Hailey Van Lith survived suicidal thoughts and mental health issues, and with hard work has persevered en route to becoming the 11th overall pick in the first round of the 2025 WNBA Draft.
Sports Leadership students learn realities of life from annual ‘Baggage’ project
From ‘Hashtags’ to ‘Baggage’, Sports Leadership students learn realities of life by sharing their harbored throughs in a mental health essay
Elizabeth Kitley used lost season as opportunity to learn from Aces standouts
After missing what would have been her rookie season due to a torn ACL she suffered near the end of her college career, 2024 draft pick Elizabeth Kitley is ready to embark on her first official season with the Las Vegas Aces.
New Aces assistant Ty Ellis says right environment has him embracing new role
Las Vegas assistant coach Ty Ellis has embraced Southern Nevada as his new home, and looks forward to a long stay with his wife Ericka and son Tyler.
Aces president Nikki Fargas’ words resonate during Black History Month event at The Meadows
Las Vegas Aces president Nikki Fargas and new assistant coach Ty Willis were part of a Black History Month-themed event on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025.
Liberty still favored to win WNBA title despite roster changes during free agency
The New York Liberty are favored to win the WNBA title, followed closely by the Las Vegas Aces, Minnesota Lynx and Indiana Fever.
Professional basketball women take pride in roles on National Girls and Women In Sports Day
WNBA stars competing in Unrivaled and Athletes Unlimited spoke of their roles on National Girls and Women in Sports Day.
Jewell Loyd ready for challenge that comes with playing for Las Vegas Aces
Jewell Loyd said she’s been smiling every since learning she’d be playing for the Las Vegas Aces after being acquired as part of a three-team trade also involving Kelsey Plum, who is now with the Los Angeles Sparks,.
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