Becky Hammon defends resting Aces stars against New York Liberty
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 6:45 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Becky Hammon, head coach of the Las Vegas Aces, has defended her decision to rest key players A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, and Jackie Young during the team's game against the New York Liberty on August 9. This follows a loss to Minnesota that occurred less than 24 hours prior, raising concerns about player health and safety. Hammon emphasized that the Aces aim to prioritize player well-being amidst a demanding schedule. Despite the backlash regarding player availability for marquee games, she directed grievances to the league office. The WNBA faces ongoing scheduling challenges, and a longer 50-game season is set to begin in 2027 as part of a new collective bargaining agreement. Hammon's decision reflects a broader issue concerning player participation policies in the league.
- •Aces rested key stars for game against Liberty on August 9.
- •Hammon cited concerns over player health due to scheduling conflicts.
- •The WNBA is set to expand its regular season to 50 games in 2027.
- •Caitlin Clark's recent suspension was rescinded, allowing her to play against Liberty.
- 6:45 PMYahoo Sports — Becky Hammon defends resting star players for nationally televised game
"On Saturday, Indiana Fever All-Star guard Caitlin Clark received her eighth technical foul of the 2026 WNBA season, triggering an automatic one-game suspension. On the call for ESPN, Ryan Ruocco playfully reminded the audience to still tune in to ESPN when the Fever host the New York Liberty on Tuesday, even if Clark wouldn’t be…
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