Aces Rest Stars After Grueling Road Trip | Fayetteville News

The Las Vegas Aces took a surprising 40-point loss to the New York Liberty, but it wasn’t due to poor play—it was strategy. Coach Becky Hammon sat out stars A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, and Jackie Young to prioritize player health after a brutal back-to-back, including a late-night flight from Minneapolis. With the FIBA World Cup break looming, Hammon knew risking injury was too costly. The grueling schedule—five road games, time changes, and a mere 12 hours between hotel check-in and tipoff—mirrors NBA intensity but with even more strain. Now, the Aces return home to Vegas for a crucial stretch to recharge and rebuild. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/684c5968a8171e78