Callie Lawson-Freeman

6 days ago | reviewjournal.com | Callie Lawson-Freeman

Since Caitlin Clark and her fan base took the WNBA by storm in 2024, her name has become a mainstay in conversations about the league’s physicality. As the Aces (5-7) prepare to face her and the Indiana Fever (6-6) at noon Sunday at T-Mobile Arena, that remains true. “She’s a beast … and she’s just going to continue to keep getting better,” Aces coach Becky Hammon said of the second-year star at Thursday’s practice. “But she’s a player (who) you have to be physical (with).

1 week ago | reviewjournal.com | Callie Lawson-Freeman

Aces star A’ja Wilson is now expected to return to action Friday after missing three games while in concussion protocol. Wilson’s status was upgraded to probable three hours before the game against the Seattle Storm at Michelob Ultra Arena. She was listed as questionable on Thursday. The reigning WNBA MVP has missed the past three games after being hit in the face during a loss to the Los Angeles Sparks on June 11. The Aces went 1-2 in her absence.

1 week ago | reviewjournal.com | Callie Lawson-Freeman

Aces star A’ja Wilson’s status has yet to be determined as the team prepares to face the Seattle Storm on Friday at Michelob Ultra Arena. The three-time MVP, placed in the WNBA’s concussion protocol after being evaluated by a doctor, was seen leaving the Aces’ headquarters after a closed-door practice Thursday. She has missed three games since taking a hit to the face from former teammate Dearica Hamby in the Aces’ 97-89 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks. “She was here.

1 week ago | reviewjournal.com | Callie Lawson-Freeman

The Aces lost 76-62 to the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday at Target Center in Minneapolis. Jewell Loyd’s 12 points led the Aces (5-6) in their third straight game without reigning MVP A’ja Wilson (concussion protocol). Courtney Williams had a game-high 20 points for the Lynx (11-1). MVP front-runner Napheesa Collier exited the game in the third quarter with seven points and did not return. The Aces opened the game with an 8-0 run and had a 39-30 lead at halftime but couldn’t hold on.

1 week ago | reviewjournal.com | Callie Lawson-Freeman

Who: Aces at Minnesota LynxWhen: 5 p.m. TuesdayWhere: Target CenterTV: CBSSN, KMCC-34Radio: KWWN 1100 AM, 100.9 FMAbout the Aces (5-5): The Aces will face the WNBA’s top team without reigning MVP A’ja Wilson, who will miss her third straight game while in concussion protocol. Wilson was hurt in the team’s 97-89 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday. The defeat kicked off a three-game homestand for the Aces.