Aces Face an Offseason Shake-up After Semifinal Sweep, with Jackie Young’s Future Looming
Golden State swept the defending champion Las Vegas Aces to reach the WNBA Finals, with Kayla Thornton and Gabby Williams leading the clincher.
- On Friday, Oct. 9, the Golden State Valkyries swept the Las Vegas Aces 87-77 in overtime, advancing to the WNBA Finals in just their second season.
- Expansion franchise owner Joe Lacob set a five-year championship target when acquiring the team, but the Valkyries are now one step away from achieving his mandate ahead of schedule.
- Kayla Thornton led the clinching victory with 18 points, while Gabby Williams added 16, including eight in overtime, to secure the three-game sweep.
- The best-of-seven championship series against the Atlanta Dream begins Saturday, Oct. 17, after the Dream swept the New York Liberty in three games.
- Atlanta reached the Finals in 2010, 2011, and 2013 but was swept each time; the current roster features stars Angel Reese, Jordin Canada, and Rhyne Howard seeking redemption.
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A first-time WNBA champion awaits as the Golden State Valkyries face the Atlanta Dream in the finals
It only took two years for the expansion Golden State Valkyries to reach the WNBA Finals. They’ll face the Atlanta Dream in the best-of-seven series that begins Oct. 17.
Aces face an offseason shake-up after semifinal sweep, with Jackie Young’s future looming
The Las Vegas Aces face uncertainty after being swept by the Golden State Valkyries in the semifinals. Changes are likely with five-time All-Star guard Jackie Young entering free agency. She averaged career highs in points and assists this season. Coach Becky Hammon emphasized the importance of retaining Young. If Young returns, she'll join a strong core including A'ja Wilson and Chelsea Gray. If not, the Aces might pursue big-name free agents. …
Becky Hammon’s Message to Valkyries, Gabby Williams’ Viral Play, Jackie Young's Aces Future & More as Golden State Reach WNBA Finals
Nothing screams dominance more than entering the WNBA Finals in just the second season of your existence in the league, and that too by sweeping the reigning champions 3-0 in the semifinals. From having the highest franchise valuation in women’s sports history and the highest attendance record in the W to becoming one of the […]
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