Coming into this season after their second-straight WNBA title, I don’t think anyone would have believed that the Las Vegas Aces would be fourth in the West (6-6) one month into the season. It just wouldn’t have made sense, especially with A’ja Wilson having an all-time season.
With their backs against the wall, their roster changing regularly and the missing leadership from Chelsea Gray, the Aces appear to be at a crossroads. Can they course correct and get back on track for a three-peat?
The roster is still shifting
The Aces announced this week that they were parting ways with Emma Cannon. She only appeared in five games this season, roughly averaging two minutes per game in those contests. In a related move, the team announced the signing of Jessika Carter, who was on my Las Vegas Aces draft board and will look to provide the Aces with some needed depth down low. Carter averaged 14.9 points and 9.9 rebounds per game as a senior at Mississippi State. Her addition will add much-needed size to Aces’…
