Aces rest stars Wilson, Gray and Young for game against Liberty
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Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Las Vegas Aces are not fielding A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, and Jackie Young in their game against the New York Liberty on August 9, 2026. The decision follows a grueling schedule, with Las Vegas facing the Minnesota Lynx just hours earlier, resulting in a 98-87 loss. Aces coach Becky Hammon emphasized player health, citing the challenges of a back-to-back travel schedule that included a nearly 1,200-mile trip. The Aces, currently at 22-10, are competing for playoff positioning in a tightly contested league. The matchup is also crucial for the Liberty, who hold the eighth seed and are vying for a better playoff spot.
- •Aces coach Becky Hammon rests stars due to travel fatigue.
- •Las Vegas lost to the Lynx prior to facing the Liberty.
- •Aces are on a five-game road trip with mixed results.
- •Liberty currently sit in eighth place in the WNBA standings.
- •A'ja Wilson and Chelsea Gray struggled in recent games.
- 6:31 PMYahoo Sports — Surging Liberty rout short-handed Aces 111-71 as Las Vegas rests Wilson, Gray and Young
- 5:21 PMESPN — Aces mild: Vegas sits stars for back-to-back in NY
- 3:58 PMYahoo Sports — Aces resting A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young versus Liberty in second of back-to-back games
- 3:49 PMYahoo Sports — Aces rest A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young after brutal back-to-back travel
"Marine Johannes scored a career-high 27 points, hitting seven 3-pointers, and the New York Liberty routed the short-handed Las Vegas Aces 111-71 on Sunday. The Aces (22-11) were playing the second-half of a brutal back-to-back that had them in Minnesota on Saturday and facing the Liberty less than 24 hours later. A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young all missed the New York game to rest.
"A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young all missed Las Vegas' game against the New York Liberty to rest on Sunday, when the team was playing the second half of a difficult back-to-back. The Aces lost in Minnesota on Saturday in a nationally televised game and didn't arrive at their hotel in New York until nearly 10 p.m. after making the almost 1,200-mile trek from Minneapolis.
"Las Vegas has endured a tough three-game stretch with matchups against the Fever, Lynx and Liberty. Wilson and Gray appeared worn down in a loss to Minnesota.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 6:31 PMSurging Liberty rout short-handed Aces 111-71 as Las Vegas rests Wilson, Gray and Young
Marine Johannes scored a career-high 27 points, hitting seven 3-pointers, and the New York Liberty routed the short-handed Las Vegas Aces 111-71 on Sunday. The Aces (22-11) were playing the second-half of a brutal back-to-back that had them in Minnesota on Saturday and facing the Liberty less than 24 hours later. A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young all missed the New York game to rest.
- ESPNAug 9, 2026, 5:21 PMAces mild: Vegas sits stars for back-to-back in NY
Las Vegas has scratched A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young for Sunday afternoon's game against the Liberty, the second game of a road back-to-back.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 3:58 PMAces resting A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young versus Liberty in second of back-to-back games
Las Vegas has endured a tough three-game stretch with matchups against the Fever, Lynx and Liberty. Wilson and Gray appeared worn down in a loss to Minnesota.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 3:49 PMAces rest A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young after brutal back-to-back travel
A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young all missed Las Vegas' game against the New York Liberty to rest on Sunday, when the team was playing the second half of a difficult back-to-back. The Aces lost in Minnesota on Saturday in a nationally televised game and didn't arrive at their hotel in New York until nearly 10 p.m. after making the almost 1,200-mile trek from Minneapolis.
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