Becky Hammon criticizes WNBA schedule after A’ja Wilson sits out loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 6:31 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The Las Vegas Aces lost 111-71 to the New York Liberty on August 9, with A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, and Jackie Young unavailable due to injury. Coach Becky Hammon criticized the league's schedule, highlighting back-to-back games within 24 hours as problematic. The Aces recently faced a tough defeat against the Minnesota Lynx before traveling to New York. Despite the challenges, Hammon emphasized player safety over competitive matchups. The Aces are set to play against the Washington Mystics on August 11.
- •A’ja Wilson and key players sat out due to injuries.
- •Hammon criticized the scheduling of back-to-back games.
- •Aces lost to the Liberty after a defeat to the Lynx.
- •Next game for the Aces is against the Mystics on August 11.
- 6:31 AMYahoo Sports — “That’s Not Even Legal on the NBA Side”: Becky Hammon Slams WNBA for “Brutal Schedule” As A’ja Wilson Sat Out Aces vs. Liberty
"The Las Vegas Aces suffered a blowout 111-71 loss at the New York Liberty on Sunday, likely the result of reigning league MVP A’ja Wilson and standout guards Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young sitting out due to injury. Wilson, Gray, and Young’s unavailability was announced just moments before the game.
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