A’ja Wilson was serenaded by her Olympic teammates Thursday as she celebrated her 28th birthday in Paris.
Aces
Aces guard Jackie Young entered the U.S. women’s basketball starting lineup Wednesday in place of longtime star Diana Taurasi in a quarterfinal win over Nigeria.
Aces star A’ja Wilson has always shown emotion on the court, but she said a referee during a game at the Paris Olympics didn’t care for her enthusiasm.
A teenager who trains with the Sandpipers of Nevada swam on the relay that earned Katie Ledecky a record medal. Also, A’ja Wilson dominated for U.S. basketball.
A Canadian who trains with the Sandpipers of Nevada swim team earned a medal, while two Aces who aren’t playing for the U.S. led their teams to wins Wednesday.
As the WNBA continues its investigation, the LVCVA has plans for its deals with Aces players — even though the most popular ones have yet to sign.
Aces season-ticket holders were to receive a letter from team president Nikki Fargas on Monday that detailed price changes before the renewal period begins Aug. 15.
Aces stars Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum, A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young all won gold at the Tokyo Games, but now they’re playing on the same team at the Paris Olympics.
The Aces will take almost a month off for the Olympics, but there will be several intriguing second-half storylines when the WNBA season resumes.
The Aces’ four Olympians appeared Saturday for Team USA in the 20th edition of the WNBA All-Star Game at Footprint Center in Phoenix.
Team USA, which includes the Aces’ A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young, will use Saturday’s WNBA All-Star Game as a tuneup for the Paris Olympics.
Some Aces players have begun to get paid as part of a sponsorship agreement with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, LVCVA President and CEO Steve Hill said.
Five Aces players won’t be on rosters for the Paris Olympics, giving them a month off. They had different answers when asked what they will do during the break.
The Aces trailed by as many as 21 points in the first half Tuesday against the Chicago Sky. They rallied, but still came up short.
The Aces, who have won four straight, will host the Chicago Sky on Tuesday at Michelob Ultra Arena before taking a break for the All-Star Game and Paris Olympics.
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