The Las Vegas Aces have become one of the defining franchises of the WNBA in recent years, winning back-to-back championships in 2022 and 2023, and setting the standard for star-driven team construction. Led by perennial MVP candidate A’ja Wilson, dynamic guard Jackie Young, and now bolstered by the arrival of Jewell Loyd, the Aces remain a top-tier contender in the 2025 WNBA season.
However, this season has not been as smooth or dominant as their championship campaigns. After early roster turnover, inconsistent play, and mounting defensive issues, the Aces find themselves in a precarious but salvageable position. With the trade deadline behind them, the window for major personnel changes has closed. Now, the focus must shift inward.
If head coach Becky Hammon and the Aces plan to make