Becky Hammon criticizes WNBA scheduling after Aces rest stars against Liberty

The Las Vegas Aces opted to rest stars A'ja Wilson, Jackie Young, and Chelsea Gray for a nationally televised game against the New York Liberty on August 9. Aces head coach Becky Hammon explained that the decision was due to the team's demanding schedule, including a back-to-back with a prior game against the Minnesota Lynx. Hammon pointed out that the schedule's short turnaround of less than 24 hours could jeopardize player health. The Aces' move underscores ongoing concerns regarding player welfare amid challenging scheduling practices by the WNBA. Discussions on potential adjustments to the season's schedule may follow.

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