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Aces announce major change to front office

Originally posted on Dice City Sports | By Stacey Mickles | Last updated Oct 26, 2024 4:07 PM ET

The Las Vegas Aces made a major announcement Saturday. Team President Nikki Fargas said that they will not be renewing the contract of general major Natalie Williams.

“We are incredibly grateful for Natalie’s invaluable efforts in helping build the Aces into the premier franchise in the WNBA,” said Fargas. “Her time with the organization extends back to the league’s formative years in Utah, and she will forever be a part of our history, having left an indelible mark as both a player and an executive. We wish the best for Natalie and her family.”

Thank you, Natalie pic.twitter.com/fuxHI3mvO5

— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) October 26, 2024

It was an unexpected announcement considering that Williams, who came to the team back in 2022, was part of the reason the Aces won back-to-back WNBA Championships in 2022 and 2023.

Williams said this about her time with the team:

“It has been a joy and honor to serve as General Manager of the Las Vegas Aces,” said Williams. “Winning two WNBA Championships with this incredible group of players and staff has been a dream come true. I want to thank Mark Davis and the Aces Organization for the incredible opportunity to help lead this franchise. I love the WNBA, and it has been wonderful watching the growth of the game. I’m looking forward to what lies ahead.”