The Aces, as anticipated, didn’t make any moves before the WNBA trade deadline Thursday afternoon.

It was an illustration of the front office’s belief that the team has “enough,” according to president Nikki Fargas, to reach its championship goals. That’s paired with the reality that the Aces didn’t have assets to spare ahead of a potentially pivotal offseason.

Coach Becky Hammon’s confidence in her current squad stems from the slivers of greatness she’s seen despite the group’s underwhelming 16-14 record.

“I’ve seen them play at a really elite level,” Hammon said before her team’s win over the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday. “That’s why you believe in this group, is because you see moments of brilliance.”

Although the Aces seem to be finding a groove, they’ve had promising stretc

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