The Las Vegas Aces are a professional women’s basketball team based in Las Vegas, Nevada, competing in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). Originally founded as the Utah Starzz in 1997, the franchise relocated to San Antonio in 2003, becoming the San Antonio Silver Stars, and then moved to Las Vegas in 2018, rebranding as the Aces. The team plays its home games at the Michelob Ultra Arena. Known for its dynamic roster and strong performances, the Aces won their first WNBA Championship in 2022. Key players include A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, and Kelsey Plum.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Conference | Western |
| Founded | 1997 (as Utah Starzz) |
| History | Utah Starzz (1997–2003), San Antonio Silver Stars (2003–2018), Las Vegas Aces (2018–present) |
| Arena | Michelob Ultra Arena |
| Location | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Team Colors | Black, Red, White |
| President | Nikki Fargas |
| General Manager | Dan Padover |
| Head Coach | Becky Hammon |
| Ownership | MGM Resorts International |
| Affiliation(s) | None |
| Championships | 1 (2022) |
| Conference Titles | 1 (2022) |
| Division Titles | 1 (2022) |
| Retired Numbers | None |
| Website | www.acesbasketball.com |
| Year | Position | Points | Manager | Top Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 10th | 15 | Dan Padover | Kayla McBride |
| 2015 | 6th | 18 | Dan Padover | Kayla McBride |
| 2016 | 5th | 21 | Dan Padover | Kayla McBride |
| 2017 | 8th | 19 | Bill Laimbeer | Kayla McBride |
| 2018 | 8th | 21 | Bill Laimbeer | A’ja Wilson |
| 2019 | 2nd | 22 | Bill Laimbeer | A’ja Wilson |
| 2020 | 4th | 21 | Bill Laimbeer | A’ja Wilson |
| 2021 | 1st | 24 | Bill Laimbeer | A’ja Wilson |
| 2022 | 1st | 26 | Becky Hammon | A’ja Wilson |
| 2023 | 2nd | 25 | Becky Hammon | A’ja Wilson |
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