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WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / October 10
Becky Hammon Can’t Help but Tip Cap to Valkyries’ ‘Special’ Culture After Aces Sweep

Becky Hammon Can’t Help but Tip Cap to Valkyries’ ‘Special’ Culture After Aces Sweep

The Golden State Valkyries are going to the WNBA Finals in their second season of existence. They didn’t just beat any team to get there. They swept the reigning champions with an 87-77 overtime win in Las Vegas.  The Aces were short-handed without NaLyssa Smith, but they still had their big three and a championship head coach.

WNBA News / Dice City Sports / October 10
Aces season ends in overtime loss as Valkyries complete sweep

Aces season ends in overtime loss as Valkyries complete sweep

The Las Vegas Aces finally got the start Becky Hammon wanted, but they could not hold it. Las Vegas led by 11 in the third quarter, went nearly eight minutes without a field goal during a disastrous 17-0 Golden State run, fought back to force overtime and then watched the Valkyries take complete control of the extra period.

WNBA News / Fadeaway World / October 9
Becky Hammon Sends Blunt Message As Aces Face Elimination In Game 3 Against Valkyries

Becky Hammon Sends Blunt Message As Aces Face Elimination In Game 3 Against Valkyries

The Las Vegas Aces are backed against the wall after falling 0-2 to the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA semifinals. The Aces fell 83-81 to the upstart Valkyries on Wednesday, with Gabby Williams dropping 20 points and five rebounds.

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WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 7
Becky Hammon says what fans already know about A’ja Wilson

Becky Hammon says what fans already know about A’ja Wilson

The Las Vegas Aces come into Game 2 of their WNBA Semifinal series against the Golden State Valkyries in need of a win. Although the Aces have the comfort of Game 3 at home, potentially losing Game 3 will put them in a 2-0 hole and on the verge of elimination.

WNBA News / EssentiallySports / October 7
Becky Hammon Addresses Aces’ Mounting Injury Concerns as Two Key Pieces Return to Shooting Ahead of Crucial Game 2

Becky Hammon Addresses Aces’ Mounting Injury Concerns as Two Key Pieces Return to Shooting Ahead of Crucial Game 2

The Golden State Valkyries bench has averaged 35.9 PPG in the regular season, but the Las Vegas bench hasn’t been nearly as efficient, at 21.5 per game.

WNBA News / Dice City Sports / October 7
Aces Game 2 response starts with rebounding

Aces Game 2 response starts with rebounding

Becky Hammon’s assessment of the Las Vegas Aces’ semifinal opener left little room for interpretation. “Good news is, um, we played like a-- and only lost by 10.

WNBA News / EssentiallySports / October 7
'Really Terrible Job': Becky Hammon Delivers Blunt Assessment of Aces’ Biggest Mistake Against Valkyries Ahead of Game 2 Clash

'Really Terrible Job': Becky Hammon Delivers Blunt Assessment of Aces’ Biggest Mistake Against Valkyries Ahead of Game 2 Clash

The Las Vegas Aces pulled off a major comeback in Game 3 of the first round to punch their ticket to the semifinals, but their opening game of the next round could not have looked more different.

WNBA News / Fadeaway World / October 5
Becky Hammon Video Of Honest Admission Goes Viral After Aces’ Loss To Valkyries

Becky Hammon Video Of Honest Admission Goes Viral After Aces’ Loss To Valkyries

The Golden State Valkyries got on the board first. On Sunday, they picked up a commanding 71-60 victory over the Las Vegas Aces to take Game 1 of the WNBA Semifinals and a 1-0 series lead.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 5
Aces’ Becky Hammon finds silver lining after ‘playing like a**’ in Game 1 loss to Valkyries

Aces’ Becky Hammon finds silver lining after ‘playing like a**’ in Game 1 loss to Valkyries

Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon did not mince words after they lost to the Golden State Valkyries, 71-60, in Game 1 of their semifinals series at Michelob ULTRA Arena on Sunday.

WNBA News / EssentiallySports / October 5
'Don’t Have a Lot of Time to Sulk': Becky Hammon Appears Flabbergasted Over Aces’ Injury Concern Following Game 1 Loss vs. Valkyries 

'Don’t Have a Lot of Time to Sulk': Becky Hammon Appears Flabbergasted Over Aces’ Injury Concern Following Game 1 Loss vs. Valkyries 

The Golden State Valkyries elite rebounding in Game 1 handed the Las Vegas Aces an early loss in the semifinal series, but that was the least of Aces’ head coach Becky Hammon’s worries, as the matchup cost the Aces one of their primary bench weapons.

WNBA News / HITC / October 5
Why Becky Hammon isn’t worried about Las Vegas Aces’ unexpected Game 1 defeat vs. Valkyries

Why Becky Hammon isn’t worried about Las Vegas Aces’ unexpected Game 1 defeat vs. Valkyries

Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon has found a silver lining to the team’s underwhelming start in the WNBA Semifinals. After eliminating the Indiana Fever in the opening round, the Las Vegas Aces recently locked horns with the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA Semifinals.

WNBA News / EssentiallySports / October 5
'Stress of This Time of Year Is Real': Becky Hammon Reacts As Natalie Nakase Admits Wearing a Heart Monitor During Game 1

'Stress of This Time of Year Is Real': Becky Hammon Reacts As Natalie Nakase Admits Wearing a Heart Monitor During Game 1

The highly anticipated semifinal battle between the Las Vegas Aces and Golden State Valkyries has finally begun. But before the two teams could even tip off, Natalie Nakase’s health became one of the biggest talking points, as she floated the idea of wearing a heart monitor for how stressful the remainder of the postseason is going to be.

WNBA News / EssentiallySports / October 5
'Played Like A**': Becky Hammon Offers No Filter After Aces Lose Game 1 of Semifinal vs the Valkyries

'Played Like A**': Becky Hammon Offers No Filter After Aces Lose Game 1 of Semifinal vs the Valkyries

Despite losing Game 1 of their semifinal series to the Golden State Valkyries, Las Vegas Aces’ head coach Becky Hammon was able to find the silver lining.

WNBA News / EssentiallySports / October 4
'We Go to War Tomorrow': Becky Hammon Sets Record Straight on Facing Her Former Aces Assistants Coach Natalie Nakase in the WNBA Semifinals

'We Go to War Tomorrow': Becky Hammon Sets Record Straight on Facing Her Former Aces Assistants Coach Natalie Nakase in the WNBA Semifinals

The WNBA playoffs will now move to the semifinals phase, and a story has written itself as a former coaching duo finds themselves on opposite sides of the court.

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WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 3
Becky Hammon gets completely honest on facing Natalie Nakase in WNBA Playoffs

Becky Hammon gets completely honest on facing Natalie Nakase in WNBA Playoffs

The Las Vegas Aces are gearing up to face off against the Golden State Valkyries in the 2026 WNBA playoff semifinals. Both teams share a history through their coaches, Becky Hammon and Natalie Nakase.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / October 2
Becky Hammon Roasts Caitlin Clark, Fever Comparison to Aces After Game 3 Win

Becky Hammon Roasts Caitlin Clark, Fever Comparison to Aces After Game 3 Win

Becky Hammon had little interest in comparing the Indiana Fever to the Las Vegas Aces team she inherited before building a three-time WNBA champion. Las Vegas eliminated Caitlin Clark and Indiana with a 94-83 victory Thursday in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series.

Las Vegas Aces News / HITC / October 2
Becky Hammon stands ’10 toes down’ on A’ja Wilson after heated exchange

Becky Hammon stands ’10 toes down’ on A’ja Wilson after heated exchange

Aces coach Becky Hammon has doubled down on her A’ja Wilson stance. Things boiled over in Game 2 when A’ja Wilson picked up a technical foul for stepping past the baseline to confront an Indiana fan who had stepped toward her and started pointing.

WNBA News / HITC / October 2
Becky Hammon drops a one-word response to similarities between current Fever team and the Aces team she took over

Becky Hammon drops a one-word response to similarities between current Fever team and the Aces team she took over

Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon gave the simplest, most convincing answer when asked whether she saw any similarities between the current Indiana Fever and the Las Vegas Aces team she took over in 2022.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 2
Becky Hammon’s savage 1-word response to Aces-Fever comparison

Becky Hammon’s savage 1-word response to Aces-Fever comparison

Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon has never been afraid to speak her mind, even if she may ruffle some feathers. Just ask the fans of the New York Knicks.

Las Vegas Aces News / EssentiallySports / October 2
'They Haven’t Spoken to Me': Becky Hammon Confirms No Direct WNBA Contact With Aces Regarding The A’ja Wilson Decision

'They Haven’t Spoken to Me': Becky Hammon Confirms No Direct WNBA Contact With Aces Regarding The A’ja Wilson Decision

In a huge boost for the Las Vegas Aces, the WNBA has reportedly announced that the Aces forward A’ja Wilson will not be receiving any additional punishment for an incident that involved Wilson and a fan sitting courtside in Game 2 of the Round 1 series.

WNBA News / The Spun / October 1
Becky Hammon Accuses Indiana Fever Fans Of Crossing The Line

Becky Hammon Accuses Indiana Fever Fans Of Crossing The Line

A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces didn’t exactly handle the Indiana Fever’s crowd well in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series. Wilson got into a heated altercation with a Fever fan with 4:10 remaining in the fourth quarter of Tuesday night’s game.

WNBA News / ChiCitySports / October 1
Aces coach issues statement on altercation during Fever game

Aces coach issues statement on altercation during Fever game

Becky Hammon and the Las Vegas suffered a 99-89 loss to the Indiana Fever in Game 2 on Tuesday. The home team played inspired basketball to extend the series to a winner-take-all Game 3.

Becky Hammon News / Dice City Sports / September 30
Aces lean on experience entering deciding Game 3

Aces lean on experience entering deciding Game 3

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Las Vegas Aces News / Yardbarker / July 21
Becky Hammon moves up on all-time list after Aces' latest win

Becky Hammon moves up on all-time list after Aces' latest win

Hammon continued her construction of a legendary coaching career.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / June 23
Becky Hammon won't back down from terrible Jalen Brunson take

Becky Hammon won't back down from terrible Jalen Brunson take

Hammon won't apologize or even back down from her take. If anything, she'll double down on it.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / June 15
Jalen Brunson takes the high road after Becky Hammon's diss resurfaces

Jalen Brunson takes the high road after Becky Hammon's diss resurfaces

Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon dissed New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson in 2023.  Brunson ignored the comments then, and he's doing the same now after winning Finals MVP.

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