Aces part ways with guard Chennedy Carter ahead of game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 12:59 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
The Las Vegas Aces have cut guard Chennedy Carter, a surprising move given her recent offensive performance off the bench. Coach Becky Hammon did not provide a reason for the decision during a press conference, responding that the team would not comment on players no longer with the organization. Questions remain regarding potential off-court issues, but no official details have emerged. The Aces have since signed forward Justine Pissott.
- •Las Vegas Aces cut guard Chennedy Carter unexpectedly.
- •Coach Becky Hammon declined to comment on the decision.
- •Carter had been playing well off the bench when healthy.
- •The Aces signed forward Justine Pissott following Carter's departure.
- 2:04 AMYahoo Sports — Aces coach Becky Hammon bluntly moves on from Chennedy Carter after 3-month tenure
- 12:59 AMYahoo Sports — Aces coach Becky Hammon won't say why team cut Chennedy Carter
"Carter looked like a Sixth Player of the Year contender early in the season. The Aces unceremoniously dumped her on Wednesday.
"Well, we might not know why this happened anytime soon.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 2:04 AMAces coach Becky Hammon bluntly moves on from Chennedy Carter after 3-month tenure
Carter looked like a Sixth Player of the Year contender early in the season. The Aces unceremoniously dumped her on Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 12:59 AMAces coach Becky Hammon won't say why team cut Chennedy Carter
Well, we might not know why this happened anytime soon.
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