Aces Look to Extend Series Lead as WNBA Finals Shifts to Phoenix for Game 3

October 7, 2025 - PHOENIX - The Las Vegas Aces (2-0) closed out Games 1 and 2 in the best-of-seven 2025 WNBA Finals and now the series shifts to Phoenix where the Mercury (0-2) will host Games 3 and 4. Game 3 is slated for Wednesday, Oct. 8, at Mortgage Matchup Arena with tipoff at 5 p.m. (all times Pacific) on ESPN. WNBA Finals Overview: With Games 3 and 4 at Phoenix, Game 5 (if necessary) will return to Michelob ULTRA Arena. The full Finals schedule can be found here. WNBA Playoffs Record Book: Wilson is currently tied with Candace... Full Story

South Bay Lakers Acquire Returning Player Rights to Forward Malique Lewis

October 7, 2025 - EL SEGUNDO - The South Bay Lakers have acquired the returning player rights to forward Malique Lewis from the Mexico City Capitanes in exchange for their 2026 international draft pick. Lewis (6'8", 195) has appeared in two games (both starts) this season for South East Melbourne of Australia's NBL, averaging 3.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 steals in 20.1 minutes. Across four international seasons in Australia (2024-present) and Spain (2021-23), the 20-year-old has appeared in 63 games (30 starts), averaging ... Full Story

Aces Defend Home Court in 91-78 Game 2 Victory over Mercury, Improve to 2-0 in WNBA Finals

October 5, 2025 - LAS VEGAS - Jackie Young and A'ja Wilson combined for 60 points to lead the Las Vegas Aces (2-0) to a 91-78 victory over the Phoenix Mercury (0-2) for a 2-0 edge in the WNBA Finals best-of-seven series on Sunday afternoon in Michelob ULTRA Arena. Young led with 32 points, which tied her playoff career high previously set against Indiana in Game 5 of the Semifinals; Wilson contributed 28 points and 14 rebounds for her 25th playoff double-double; Chelsea Gray added 10 points and a game-high 10 assists; and Jewell Loyd celebrat... Full Story

Aces' Bench Shines as Las Vegas Takes Game 1 of WNBA Finals Over Phoenix, 89-86

October 3, 2025 - LAS VEGAS - In a game that went down to the wire, the Las Vegas Aces (1-0) relied on their depth, getting 41 points from the bench, in an 89-86 victory over the Phoenix Mercury (0-1) in WNBA Finals Game 1 on Friday evening in Michelob ULTRA Arena. A'ja Wilson recorded 21 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and a pair of blocked shots; Dana Evans checked in to tally 21 points and 4 steals; Jewell Loyd came off the bench for 18 points, Jackie Young had 10 points and 5 assists; and Chelsea Gray dished out 10 assists to go with 8 poi... Full Story

• Aces Look to Extend Series Lead as WNBA Finals Shifts to Phoenix for Game 3 - Las Vegas Aces (WNBA) October 7
• South Bay Lakers Acquire Returning Player Rights to Forward Malique Lewis - South Bay Lakers (G League) October 7
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• Cleveland Charge Unveil 2025-26 Promotional Schedule Packed with 15 Giveaways in Celebration of 15 Seasons - Cleveland Charge (G League) October 6
• Aces Defend Home Court in 91-78 Game 2 Victory over Mercury, Improve to 2-0 in WNBA Finals - Las Vegas Aces (WNBA) October 5
• Aces' Bench Shines as Las Vegas Takes Game 1 of WNBA Finals Over Phoenix, 89-86 - Las Vegas Aces (WNBA) October 3
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• Memphis Hustle Acquire Returning Player Rights to Braxton Key from San Diego Clippers - Memphis Hustle (G League) October 3
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• Chasing Third Title in Four Years, Las Vegas Aces Open WNBA Finals against Phoenix Mercury Friday - Las Vegas Aces (WNBA) October 3
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