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Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / June 13

A’ja Wilson Exits the Game with Head Injury

Reigning MVP and Aces center A’ja Wilson left the game with 1:17 left in the third quarter with an injury she sustained to her face. She did not return to the game.

Las Vegas Aces News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / June 12

Becky Hammon Considers Lineup Shift as Jewell Loyd's Struggles Continue With Aces

In a busy 2025 WNBA offseason, one of the more talked about moves was former Seattle Storm star guard Jewell Loyd’s blockbuster trade to the Las Vegas Aces.

Becky Hammon News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / June 12

Becky Hammon's Candid Explanation for Unexpected Aces Roster Move Turns Heads

On June 11, the Las Vegas Aces announced that they had waived forward Crystal Bradford. Soon after that, news broke that the Aces had signed forward Joyner Holmes in Bradford's place, who was a second-round pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft.

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WNBA News / Hardwood Heroics / June 10

'I Can’t Coach Effort': Becky Hammon Rips Las Vegas Aces After Rout vs. Golden State Valkyries

The Las Vegas Aces are suddenly facing a level of adversity they have rarely experienced in the Becky Hammon era. Saturday’s 95-68 blowout loss to the Golden State Valkyries marked the Aces’ third-largest defeat since Hammon took over as head coach and the first season under her leadership in which the Aces have suffered multiple 20-point losses.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / June 7

Becky Hammon Blasts Las Vegas Aces Effort After Blowout Loss to Valkyries

The Las Vegas Aces fell to 4-3 on the 2025 WNBA regular season after a brutal 95-68 loss to the Golden State Valkyries on June 7. There's no question that the Aces boast a much more talented roster on paper when compared to the Valkyries.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / June 7

Coach Hammon Talks about Trusting the Rookie

Last Sunday in a win on the road against the Seattle Storm, rookie Aaliyah Nye had a career game off the bench for the Las Vegas Aces. Off the bench, Nye scored 10 points in 11 rebounds and even grabbed a rebound.

Las Vegas Aces News / Hardwood Heroics / June 2

'I Use Her Frequently': Becky Hammon Reveals How Sue Bird Serves as Locker Room Inspiration for Las Vegas Aces

Sue Bird will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2025, marking a milestone not just in her legendary career but in the broader trajectory of women’s basketball.

Las Vegas Aces News / Athlon Sports / June 2

Becky Hammon Gives Rookie Aaliyah Nye Shout Out After Career Game

Las Vegas Aces rookie Aaliyah Nye had the best game of her young career on the road against the Seattle Storm Sunday. Coming off the bench, Nye scored 10 points in 11 minutes, also snagging a rebound.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / May 30

Aces Coach Becky Hammon Explains 'Not Personal' Approach to Playing Kelsey Plum

The Los Angeles Sparks are headed to Las Vegas to take on the Aces on May 30. There is a lot of intrigue about the matchup, as it marks the first time that Sparks star guard Kelsey Plum is returning to Vegas and playing her former franchise after joining Los Angeles this past offseason.

Las Vegas Aces News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / May 25

Becky Hammon Takes 'Undisciplined' Aces to Task After Blowout Loss to Storm

The Las Vegas Aces have not had the start to the 2025 WNBA regular season that they were hoping for. While they had won two straight games after losing their season debut to the defending champion New York Liberty, they were routed by the Seattle Storm on May 25, losing by a score of 102-82.

Las Vegas Aces News / Athlon Sports / May 23

Aces' Becky Hammon Sent Jewell Loyd 5-Word Text After Early Struggles

New Las Vegas Ace Jewell Loyd was part of the WNBA's biggest offseason trade, coming over from the Seattle Storm in a three-team deal that also sent Kelsey Plum to the Los Angeles Sparks.

Las Vegas Aces News / Athlon Sports / May 23

Aces Coach Becky Hammon Gives Injury Update on Megan Gustafson

Las Vegas Aces center Megan Gustafson has been out recovering from a lower leg injury, and head coach Becky Hammon has some encouraging words on her recovery.

Las Vegas Aces News / Athlon Sports / May 16

Becky Hammon Makes Career Move/Decision Before New WNBA Season

With the WNBA season tipping off this weekend, and some games starting as early as Friday night, the excitement is building fast among fans, players and teams.

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Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / May 16

Aces Are Ready for the Championship Chase

Coach Becky Hammon is loving the new-look Aces. In an recent interview with the Las Vegas Review Journal, said, “To me, the mindset is different,” Hammon said at media day last week.

Las Vegas Aces News / Athlon Sports / May 12

Becky Hammon, Aces Release Unexpected WNBA Player Before New Season

With the WNBA season starting this weekend, many teams are now making their final roster updates. It was announced on Monday that the Las Vegas Aces released Deja Kelly, according to Callie Fin on X, who covers the team for the Las Vegas Review-Journal. "The Aces have waived Deja Kelly," Fin posted.

Las Vegas Aces News / Athlon Sports / May 11

Becky Hammon Confesses Being Guilty on Mother’s Day

Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon got emotional this Mother’s Day as she opened up about the hard parts of being a working mom in professional sports.

Hammon has ‘heavy heart’ after Popovich retirement

Becky Hammon has a “heavy heart” for Gregg Popovich following his departure from his role as the coach for the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs announced recently Popovich’s retirement as head coach after nearly 30 years at the helm, to become the team’s president of basketball operations.

Las Vegas Aces News / Dice City Sports / May 3

Hammon: ‘super happy’ as Aces coach

It is being reported by ESPN.com, that when it comes to her job as head coach of the Las Vegas Aces, Becky Hammon said she is happy with her current job in the WNBA.

WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 2

Becky Hammon comments on possible NBA return in wake of Gregg Popovich news

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WNBA News / Field Level Media / May 2

Becky Hammon salutes mentor Gregg Popovich, happy as WNBA coach

When Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon heard Friday that Gregg Popovich will no longer be head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, she immediately felt the emotions churning.

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New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / December 22, 2023

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NBA News / Yardbarker / October 19, 2023

Spurs HC Gregg Popovich 'thought about' getting ejected during preseason game

The 74-year-old told reporters that he didn't "have a whole lot of time" to answer postgame questions following the victory, as he had to "go celebrate" the Las Vegas Aces' Game 4, WNBA title-clinching win over the New York Liberty.

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