When the Las Vegas Aces sent a 2027 first-round pick to Dallas for NaLyssa Smith, it was a surprising move, but Becky Hammon had a plan in mind. “We knew we needed to get A’ja [Wilson] some help on the inside. And [Smith is] somebody… had a lot of talent,” she unveiled on August 26. From the moment Smith suited up, she clicked seamlessly with Wilson, giving the two-time champ exactly the frontcourt support she needed. Though the help hasn’t been confined to the court!

During Game 3 of the semifinals series against Indy, A’ja Wilson looked a little rushed in the first half. She was limited to just 1 of 11 from the field and wasn’t getting her usual looks. Though she converted 5 of her 9 attempts in the second half, it was still low as she was limited to just 6 of 20 shooting. Not ideal f

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