Chennedy Carter Dealt Bad News After Indiana Fever Game

Playing 15 minutes, she went 0-for-2 from the field, finishing with zero points, two rebounds, one assist and one steal as the Aces struggled offensively in Wilson’s absence.

After the loss, Carter received heartbreaking news. On Tuesday, the Las Vegas Aces announced they had waived the 27-year-old guard, ending her comeback stint with the franchise less than three months after bringing her aboard.

The move comes as a surprise considering the impact Carter had made offensively whenever she was available.  

Carter’s journey to this point has been anything but straightforward. Drafted fourth overall by the Atlanta Dream in 2020, she flashed star potential early in her career before stops with the Los Angeles Sparks and Chicago Sky. After the Sky declined to extend her a qualifying offer following the 2024 season, Carter spent 2025 away from the WNBA, starring in both China and Mexico while waiting for another opportunity in the league.

The Aces ultimately gave her that chance this spring, and she rewarded their faith by becoming one of the WNBA’s most productive bench scorers.

Her 2026 season was also interrupted by multiple setbacks. Carter missed time with a left leg injury before later sitting out several games because of an illness, but she returned to the rotation and immediately resumed her scoring role.

Despite the disappointing ending in Las Vegas, Carter has once again shown she can score at the WNBA level. Given the way she performed this season, it’s unlikely she will have to wait long for another opportunity as teams around the league look for offensive firepower ahead of the playoff push.