Aces Rest Stars to Stay Healthy | Amarillo News

The Las Vegas Aces took a surprising 40-point loss to the New York Liberty—not because they weren’t good enough, but because coach Becky Hammon made a bold move: resting her stars—A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, and Jackie Young—to protect them from burnout. After a brutal back-to-back, including a late-night flight from Minnesota to New York, the team needed recovery ahead of the FIBA World Cup. With a grueling five-game road trip behind them and an early Sunday TV game, Hammon prioritized player health over short-term wins. Now, with a five-game home stretch ahead, the Aces hope their rested core can return stronger—and reclaim their dominance on home soil. 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/0744f06e3891a41c