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03-07-2025
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Las Vegas Aces Get Significant Injury Update Before Indiana Fever Game
Las Vegas Aces Get Significant Injury Update Before Indiana Fever Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After a brief hiatus for the Commissioner's Cup championship game, the 2025 WNBA regular season will continue on Thursday night. Advertisement A'ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces will be back in action Thursday, hitting the road to face Aliyah Boston and the Indiana Fever for the second time this season. Although Las Vegas has started the 2025 season at 8-8, the Aces have remained relatively healthy. However, two players have yet to appear in a game this year, but one is nearing a return. Center Megan Gustafson has missed the Aces' first 16 games with a lower left leg injury suffered during training camp. While her status for Thursday's game remains uncertain, she has been upgraded to doubtful for the first time this season, according to Callie Fin of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Las Vegas Aces receive significant injury update before they face Indiana Yamashita-Imagn Images Gustafson, entering her second season with the Aces, proved to be a solid role player off the bench in 2024. She finished the year averaging 3.7 points on 50.0% shooting and 1.9 rebounds per game. Advertisement Along with Gustafson, Las Vegas also ruled out forward Cheyenne Parker-Tyus, who has also missed every game this season. The Fever also have key players on their injury report. All-WNBA point guard Caitlin Clark remains out as she continues to recover from a groin injury, while Damiris Dantas is away from the team competing in the AmeriCup with the Brazil national team. The Aces will take on the Fever on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Then, Las Vegas will continue its five-game road trip against the Connecticut Sun on Sunday. Related: WNBA Legend Candace Parker Has Strong Words For Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
22-06-2025
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Will Aces' A'ja Wilson return from injury vs. Storm?
The post Will Aces' A'ja Wilson return from injury vs. Storm? appeared first on ClutchPoints. A'ja Wilson has a chance to return from injury for the Las Vegas Aces ahead of Friday's matchup against the Seattle Storm. Advertisement Wilson suffered a concussion in the Aces' contest against the Los Angeles Sparks on June 11. She has since missed the team's last three games as Las Vegas went 1-2 in her absence. They beat the Dallas Wings 88-84 on June 13 but lost 76-70 to the Phoenix Mercury on June 15 and 76-62 to the Minnesota Lynx on June 17. The Aces updated their injury report on Thursday, per reporter Callie Fin. Wilson now carries a questionable status while two other players will be absent from the matchup. 'A'ja Wilson is listed as QUESTIONABLE on the Aces' status report,' Fin tweeted. 'Megan Gustafson (lower left leg) remains OUT and Cheyenne Parker-Tyus (pregnancy) is not with the team.' What lies ahead for A'ja Wilson, Aces Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images The Aces are close to having A'ja Wilson back on the court. If she can't make for the game against the Storm, she'd have a better chance in the next contest. Advertisement Wilson played in every game for the Aces prior to the injury, showing why she is still one of the top stars in the WNBA. After eight contests, the three-time MVP winner is averaging 20.9 points, 9.6 rebounds, four assists, 2.6 blocks, and two steals per game. She is shooting 43.3% from the field, including 23.5% from beyond the arc, and 91.4% from the free-throw line. The Aces were unable to keep up against the Lynx without Wilson. They shot 35.9% from the field and committed 18 turnovers, losing control as the game went on. Las Vegas has a 5-6 record on the season, holding the fifth spot in the Western Conference standings. They are even with the Golden State Valkyries while trailing the Storm by 1.5 games. Following Friday's matchup against the Storm, the Aces will prepare for their next game, being at home. They host the Indiana Fever on June 22 at 3 p.m. ET. Related: Aces' A'ja Wilson remains out for highly-anticipated Lynx matchup
Associated Press
16-06-2025
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Las Vegas visits Minnesota following Collier's 32-point game
Las Vegas Aces (5-5, 3-4 Western Conference) at Minnesota Lynx (10-1, 9-1 Western Conference) Minneapolis; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota Lynx hosts the Las Vegas Aces after Napheesa Collier scored 32 points in the Minnesota Lynx's 101-78 victory against the Los Angeles Sparks. Minnesota finished 30-10 overall and 14-6 in Western Conference action last season. The Lynx averaged 82.0 points per game while shooting 44.8% from the field and 38.0% from deep last season. Las Vegas went 12-8 in Western Conference play and 27-13 overall during the 2024-25 season. The Aces averaged 86.4 points per game while shooting 45.4% from the field and 35.5% from 3-point distance last season. INJURIES: Lynx: None listed. Aces: Cheyenne Parker-Tyus: out (personal), Megan Gustafson: out (leg). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
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Las Vegas visits Minnesota following Collier's 32-point game
Las Vegas Aces (5-5, 3-4 Western Conference) at Minnesota Lynx (10-1, 9-1 Western Conference) Minneapolis; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota Lynx hosts the Las Vegas Aces after Napheesa Collier scored 32 points in the Minnesota Lynx's 101-78 victory against the Los Angeles Sparks. Advertisement Minnesota finished 30-10 overall and 14-6 in Western Conference action last season. The Lynx averaged 82.0 points per game while shooting 44.8% from the field and 38.0% from deep last season. Las Vegas went 12-8 in Western Conference play and 27-13 overall during the 2024-25 season. The Aces averaged 86.4 points per game while shooting 45.4% from the field and 35.5% from 3-point distance last season. INJURIES: Lynx: None listed. Aces: Cheyenne Parker-Tyus: out (personal), Megan Gustafson: out (leg). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
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Aces add frontcourt help with latest signing
The post Aces add frontcourt help with latest signing appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Las Vegas Aces have been struggling to start the 2025 WNBA season with a record of 4-3. Coming into their home game against the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday, the Aces made a couple of roster moves in hopes of trying to get the team back on track. The first move was to cut training camp invitee Crystal Bradford. The second roster move the Aces made was to sign veteran Joyner Holmes, the team announced. Advertisement With the move to add Joyner Holmes, the Aces active roster now stands at 11 players. Holmes will provide the Aces with much-needed help in the frontcourt as they are currently without two impact players in that regard. Megan Gustafson is sidelined due to a leg injury and Cheyenne Parker-Tyus is out due to pregnancy. Both players are expected back at some point during this season. Holmes re-joins the Aces after a brief stint with the team during the 2021 season during which she appeared in four games. A six-year WNBA veteran, Holmes was originally selected by the Seattle Storm with the No. 19 overall pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft. She was in training camp this year with the Dallas Wings, but ended up being one of their final roster cuts before the start of the regular season. Holmes spent last season with the Storm, appearing in 27 games at a little over eight minutes per game. She averaged 2.9 points and 1.8 rebounds with splits of 42.3 percent shooting from the field and 63.6 percent shooting from the free-throw line. Holmes' career also includes stints with the New York Liberty, Connecticut Sun and Los Angeles Sparks in addition to the Storm and the Aces. Holmes is a bit of a tweener forward who possesses some ball-handling and passing ability, and can be a presence on the glass. Advertisement The Aces current frontcourt depth chart includes A'ja Wilson and Kian Stokes as starters, with rookies Elizabeth Kitley and Aaliyah Nye as the reserves. Holmes gives the team a veteran option in the second unit. Related: Dawn Staley throws 'A'One Day' in A'ja Wilson's honor at South Carolina's summer camp Related: Fans show Crystal Bradford love after Aces' roster decision
