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Aces Lean Into Speed Around A'ja Wilson as Chennedy Carter Pops in Preseason

Wilson's new supermax sets the base for a focused title defense built on pace.

Overview

  • At team media day Tuesday, A’ja Wilson debuted a Jean Grey–inspired red hairstyle and cast it as a sign of power and joy for the new season.
  • In a preseason win over Japan on Sunday, Chennedy Carter scored a team‑high 18 off the bench, showing the burst Las Vegas wants in transition.
  • Players and coaches outlined a faster identity that pushes the ball and creates easy runs, with Carter expecting to ease Chelsea Gray’s ball‑handling load.
  • After re‑signing on a three‑year, $5 million supermax, Wilson leads a returning core with Jackie Young, Chelsea Gray and NaLyssa Smith, and Las Vegas opens May 9 in Phoenix.
  • Wilson said a Nike tour in Europe grew her A‑One and A‑Two shoe line and refreshed her mindset as the Aces pursue a fourth title in five years.