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2019-01-01 00:15:14.989

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Jackie Young #0 and Jewell Loyd #24 of the Las Vegas Aces talk as they wait for an Indiana Fever player to shoot a free throw in the fourth quarter of their game at T-Mobile Arena on June 22, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Fever 89-81.

Indiana Fever v Las Vegas Aces

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Can You Count Out The Aces?

Bridget Carleton #6 of the Minnesota Lynx goes up for a basket past Kelsey Plum #10 of the Las Vegas Aces during the first quarter at Michelob ULTRA Arena on August 21, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Minnesota Lynx v Las Vegas Aces

The Defending Champs Aren’t Defending

Head coach Becky Hammon of the Las Vegas Aces and Dearica Hamby #5 of the Los Angeles Sparks look on during the first half at Michelob ULTRA Arena on August 18, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Los Angeles Sparks v Las Vegas Aces

Becky Hammon Says She Treated Dearica Hamby With “Over The Top Care”

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Patrick Redford

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 23: Head coach Becky Hammon of the Las Vegas Aces is introduced during the team's WNBA championship victory parade and rally at Toshiba Plaza on October 23, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the New York Liberty on October 18 in Game Four of the 2023 WNBA Playoffs finals to win the 2023 title. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Las Vegas Aces Victory Parade & Rally

Becky Hammon Releases Official Statement On The Matter Of Jalen Brunson Being Too Small

Alysha Clark #7 of the Las Vegas Aces helps teammate Jackie Young #0 up off the court in the second quater against the New York Liberty during Game Four of the 2023 WNBA Finals at Barclays Center on October 18, 2023 in New York City.

2023 WNBA Finals – Game Four

The Aces Are The Aces Are The Aces

Breanna Stewart #30 of the New York Liberty handles the ball during the game against the Las Vegas Aces on August 28, 2023 in Brooklyn, New York.

Las Vegas Aces v New York Liberty

The Liberty Rocked The Baby


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Dearica Hamby #5 of the Las Vegas Aces looks on in the locker room before Game 2 of the 2022 WNBA Finals on September 13, 2022 at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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The Dearica Hamby Trade Will Always Sting

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Giri Nathan

Becky Hammon coaches the Las Vegas Aces in the 2022 WNBA Finals

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Aces Coach Becky Hammon Suspended For Comments On Former Player’s Pregnancy

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Tom Ley

2022 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game

Kelsey Plum Has Made Good

Head coach Becky Hammon of the Las Vegas Aces talks with Jackie Young #0 during their game against the Seattle Storm at Michelob ULTRA Arena on May 08, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Storm 85-74.

Seattle Storm v Las Vegas Aces

Becky Hammon’s Vegas Dreams Are Coming True

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Holly Rowe: Liz Cambage Pointing Out A Salary Disparity Is “Women Tearing Each Other Down”

Assistant coach Becky Hammon reacts from the bench while playing the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on December 01, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 132-98. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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Becky Hammon Makes Her Next Move

Assistant coach Becky Hammon of the San Antonio Spurs during the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on November 14, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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