Jackie Young enters free agency after Aces eliminated from playoffs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 4:35 AM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
The Las Vegas Aces have been eliminated from the WNBA postseason by the Golden State Valkyries. Jackie Young completes her eighth season with the Aces and is now an unrestricted free agent. Young averaged 18.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 6.8 assists during the 2026 regular season. She previously signed a one-year contract worth $1.19 million and has expressed interest in re-signing with the Aces. Her earlier comments indicated a strong attachment to the team since being drafted first overall in 2019.
- •Young has played all eight seasons with the Aces.
- •She is a five-time All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist.
- •The Aces finished the regular season with a 31-13 record.
- •The Aces were knocked out in the second round of the playoffs.
- •Young's career earnings total approximately $1.9 million.
- 4:35 AMYahoo Sports — What's next for Jackie Young with Aces out of the playoffs
"Jackie Young will be a free agent again this offseason. Will she re-sign with the Las Vegas Aces?
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