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Jackie Young - Agrees to deal with Las Vegas Young agreed to a one-year, $1.19 million deal with the Aces on Thursday, Alexa Philippou of ESPN.com reports.

Impact While the deal is still being finalized, Young is expected to return to Las Vegas for an eighth straight season. The 28-year-old guard earned her fourth straight All-Star nod in 2025, averaging 16.5 points, 5.1 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 30.4 minutes per showing in 44 regular-season games. The three-time WNBA champion was also named to the All-WNBA Second Team for the second time in her career.

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Nickeil Alexander-Walker's recent endorsement confirms what we all already know NAW deserves to bring home this year's Most Improved Player award, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander knows that.

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Kierstan Bell - Inks training camp deal with Aces Bell agreed to a training camp contract with Las Vegas on Thursday.

Impact Bell will receive an opportunity to compete for a roster spot in the Las Vegas backcourt after putting pen to paper on a training camp deal. She's spent four previous seasons as a member of the Aces and has yet to truly make a name for herself, though she did set career highs in points (4.2) and rebounds (1.8) per game over 35 appearances a year ago.

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Sam Merrill - Won't play Friday Merrill (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Merrill will be held out of Friday's contest due to left hamstring injury management. His final chance to suit up in the regular season will come Sunday against the Wizards. With Donovan Mitchell (ankle) also out, Keon Ellis, Craig Porter and Tyrese Proctor are candidates to see increased playing time.

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Jaylon Tyson - Iffy for Friday Tyson is questionable for Friday's game versus Atlanta due to a left toe bone bruise.

Impact Tyson is trying to end a 10-game absence and tune himself up ahead of the postseason. If the forward cannot get the green light, more playing time on the wing will be available for Max Strus and Dean Wade.

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Jarrett Allen - Won't play against Hawks Allen (knee) is listed as out for Friday's game against Atlanta.

Impact The Cavaliers are gearing up for the postseason, so Allen will take the night off Friday. With Thomas Bryant (calf) also sidelined, Evan Mobley will presumably slide over to the middle, with Larry Nance expected to see more action from off the bench.

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