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Aces Rest Stars to Stay Healthy | WNBA News
The Las Vegas Aces suffered a crushing 111-71 loss to the New York Liberty — but it wasn’t just bad luck; it was strategic. With star players A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, and Jackie Young sidelined for rest after a brutal back-to-back, Coach Becky Hammon prioritized long-term health over short-term wins. Traveling nearly 1,200 miles in one day and playing under grueling time changes made this game especially taxing — a schedule even the NBA rarely imposes. With the FIBA World Cup looming, Hammon’s decision to bench her top trio was about avoiding injury, not losing. Now, the Aces return home…
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