Las Vegas Aces sign Kalani Brown for remainder of WNBA season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 4:23 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
The Las Vegas Aces signed center Kalani Brown on Saturday, according to a team announcement on X. Brown had been a free agent since her contract was bought out by the Phoenix Mercury during the off-season. She previously appeared in 29 games for the Mercury last year, where she averaged 5.1 points and 4 rebounds per game. The Aces moved to sign Brown following a season-ending injury to NaLyssa Smith last week. Brown is expected to fill a rotation role and log meaningful minutes for the team as they look toward the rest of the schedule. Photos released by the organization show Brown participating at the Las Vegas practice facility as of Friday afternoon.
- •Kalani Brown joins the Las Vegas Aces roster for the remainder of the season.
- •The Phoenix Mercury bought out Brown's contract earlier this year.
- •Brown provides a roster replacement after NaLyssa Smith sustained a season-ending injury.
- •The Aces posted images of Brown at their practice facility on Friday.
- 4:23 AMYahoo Sports — Former Mercury center Kalani Brown gets candid about her WNBA return and joining the Aces
- 12:16 AMYahoo Sports — Former Mercury Center Kalani Brown Signs with Las Vegas Aces
"PHOENIX — Former Phoenix Mercury center Kalani Brown has signed with the Las Vegas Aces for the remainder of the season, the team announced via X on Saturday morning. Brown was a key part of the Mercury’s Finals run last year, averaging 5.
"LAS VEGAS — Former Phoenix Mercury center Kalani Brown spent the summer waiting for another WNBA opportunity. When it finally came, it brought her back to a team that ended her previous season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 4:23 AMFormer Mercury center Kalani Brown gets candid about her WNBA return and joining the Aces
LAS VEGAS — Former Phoenix Mercury center Kalani Brown spent the summer waiting for another WNBA opportunity. When it finally came, it brought her back to a team that ended her previous season.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 12:16 AMFormer Mercury Center Kalani Brown Signs with Las Vegas Aces
PHOENIX — Former Phoenix Mercury center Kalani Brown has signed with the Las Vegas Aces for the remainder of the season, the team announced via X on Saturday morning. Brown was a key part of the Mercury’s Finals run last year, averaging 5.
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