The two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces are making moves to bolster the supporting cast surrounding their All-Star core, reaching deals with two centers Wednesday.
Kiah Stokes will return to the Aces on a two-year contract, she told ESPN, and Megan Gustafson will also sign with Las Vegas on a two-year deal, sources told ESPN. Both players were unrestricted free agents and can sign contracts starting Thursday.
After spending her early pro career with the New York Liberty, the 6-foot-3 Stokes has carved out a nice role in Las Vegas since 2021. The former UConn standout and No. 11 pick in the 2015 draft emerged as a complementary player in the Aces’ championship runs, helping clean up on the glass (5.9 RPG in 2023) and providing a defensive presence inside the lane. She took on a larger role last year, starting 22 games after Candace Parker went down with a season-ending foot injury.
Stokes missed Game 4 of the WNBA Finals with a foot injury as Las Vegas…
