LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Aces hosted the Los Angeles Sparks on Saturday night and showed them how a championship team dominates.
following a WNBA investigation that found the franchise violated league rules regarding impermissible player benefits and workplace policies involving former Ace Dearica Hamby. The WNBA also rescinded the Aces' 2025 first-round draft pick.
"This is my 25th year, in either the WNBA or NBA and this is truly my home space," Hammon said about her return."It was definitely nice to get out there and be with my team. But honestly, they've been so awesome through this, this whole thing. They know how to make me smile for sure. It was nice to have this moment with them."
The Aces started their season 2-0 without Hammon, which included a 94-85 victory against these same Sparks on Thursday in Los Angeles. After enjoying the excitement of receiving their championships rings, and raising the title banner, the Aces quickly showed how determined they are to defend their championship.
The Aces dominated early, as A'ja Wilson opened the game up with two easy baskets, and the Aces never took their foot off the gas.knocked down a 31-foot 3-pointer at the buzzer.
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