Jewell Loyd - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Aces 2027 roster overhaul must start with big Jackie Young and Jewell Loyd decisions The Aces have a lot of work to do ahead of the 2027 season.

OCTOBER 15 • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

Aces face an offseason shake-up after semifinal sweep, with Jackie Young's future looming

The Las Vegas Aces face uncertainty after being swept by the Golden State Valkyries in the semifinals

OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

Will play limited minutes Friday Loyd (leg) will play under a minutes restriction in Friday's Game 3 of the semifinals against the Valkyries, Michael Voepel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Loyd will shed her questionable tag and return from a one-game absence due to a left leg injury. In four appearances (two starts) this postseason, she's averaged 7.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.0 assists across 27.8 minutes per contest.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Could return for Game 3 Loyd (leg) is questionable for Friday's Game 3 of the semifinals against Golden State.

Impact Loyd picked up a leg injury during Game 1 and was forced to sit out of Game 2 as a result. However, she's seemingly trending in the right direction after being upgraded to questionable ahead of Game 3. The team will presumably wait to see how Loyd is feeling leading up to Friday's clash before issuing an update on her availability.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Game 2 Loyd (leg) is out for Game 2 on Wednesday against the Valkyries.

Impact Loyd was unable to overcome a doubtful tag Wednesday. Mai Yamamoto and Cheyenne Parker-Tyus could see more playing time in Game 2.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Aces list Loyd as doubtful for Game 2 vs Valkyries; Talbot and Evans questionable

Las Vegas Aces top reserve Jewell Loyd was listed as doubtful for Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals against the Golden State Valkyries, but Stephanie Talbot and Dana Evans might return...

OCTOBER 7 • Associated Press

GAME PREVIEW: Aces Look to Even Series in Semifinals Game 2 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 6, 2026) — The Las Vegas Aces (0-1) look even up the series in a Game 2 showdown at the Golden State Valkyries (1-0) in...

OCTOBER 7 • WNBA.COM

Doubtful for Game 2 Loyd (leg) is listed as doubtful for Game 2 of the semifinals versus Golden State on Wednesday.

Impact Loyd exited Game 1 due to a left leg injury, and it appears the issue will keep her off the floor for Game 2. With Dana Evans (knee) and Stephanie Talbot (leg) questionable, Mai Yamamoto and Kierstan Bell could remain more involved than usual.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Game 2 Loyd (leg) is not listed on the injury report for Wednesday's Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals against the Valkyries.

Impact Loyd exited Sunday's 71-60 Game 1 loss early in the third quarter due to a left leg injury and didn't return, so her absence from the injury report indicates she's ready to play Wednesday. The veteran guard averaged 8.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.0 steals across 25.9 minutes per game during the regular season.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Gabby Williams leads the way again for Valkyries, who beat Las Vegas 71-60 in Game 1 of WNBA semis

Gabby Williams had 25 points, 11 rebounds and five assists, Kiah Stokes added 14 rebounds and three blocked shots, and the Golden State Valkyries took Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals...

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Exits Sunday's game early Loyd suffered a left leg injury in the third quarter of Sunday's Game 1 against the Valkyries and will not return, WNBA reporter Kareem Copeland reports. She'll finish with zero po...

Impact With Loyd joining Dana Evans (knee) and Stephanie Talbot (leg) on the sidelines, Mai Yamamoto and Kierstan Bell could see increased playing time the rest of the way. Loyd's next opportunity to play will come in Wednesday's Game 2.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Gallery: Aces 94, Fever 83 — Round 1, Game 3 (10/1/2026) The Las Vegas Aces (2-1) solidified their spot in the 2026 WNBA Semifinals with a gritty 94-83 win over the Indiana Fever (1-2) on Thursday...

OCTOBER 2 • WNBA.COM

GAME RECAP: Las Vegas Aces Down Indiana Fever 94-83, Advance to 8th Consecutive WNBA Semifinals LAS VEGAS (Oct. 1, 2026) – Relying on its veteran leadership when they were needed most, the Las Vegas Aces (2-1) closed out a hard-fought,...

OCTOBER 2 • WNBA.COM

A'ja Wilson scores 36 points as the Aces send the Fever home again with a 94-83 win in Game 3

A’ja Wilson made sure her basketball spoke for itself Thursday night, the four-time WNBA MVP scoring 36 points to lead the defending champion Las Vegas Aces to a 94-83 victory and...

OCTOBER 2 • Associated Press

Enters starting lineup Loyd will start Game 3 of the first round of the playoffs Thursday against Indiana.

Impact Loyd will step into the starting five with Stephanie Talbot (leg) now downgraded to out. Loyd finished with eight points, six rebounds, two assists and three steals in 31 minutes in Game 2 and could be more involved offensively Thursday in Talbot's absence.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

GAME RECAP: Aces Make 102-85 Statement in Playoffs Opener Against Fever LAS VEGAS (Sept. 27, 2026) – Behind a dominating 38-point, 16-rebound performance from A’ja Wilson, the Las Vegas Aces opened the first roun...

SEPTEMBER 28 • WNBA.COM

Gallery: Aces vs. Fever – Round 1, Game 1 (9/27/2026) Behind A'ja Wilson's career-high-tying 38 points and 16 rebounds, the Las Vegas Aces (1-0) defeated the Indiana Fever (0-1) 102-85 on their...

SEPTEMBER 28 • WNBA.COM

Erupts for 25 points Loyd recorded 25 points (9-14 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-3 FT) and two rebounds over 25 minutes during Thursday's 100-82 victory over the Mercury.

Impact Loyd erupted for a season-high 25 points after being held below 10 in each of her previous six appearances, while her five three-pointers also established a season high. The veteran guard entered the finale averaging 8.2 points per game, making Thursday easily her biggest offensive performance of the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

GAME RECAP: Aces Hold Back Second Half Phoenix Surge for 100-82 Road Win LAS VEGAS (Sept. 24, 2026) – Behind hot first-half shooting, the Las Vegas Aces (31-13) defeated the Mercury (16-28) 100-82 in Phoenix on Th...

SEPTEMBER 25 • WNBA.COM

Wilson scores 34, Loyd adds 25 off bench, Aces head into playoffs after beating Mercury 100-82

A’ja Wilson scored 34 points, Jewell Loyd added 25 off the bench and the Las Vegas Aces closed the regular season with a 100-82 win over the Phoenix Mercury

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Continues to struggle Loyd chipped in four points (1-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound and two steals over 24 minutes during Sunday's 98-77 win over Seattle.

Impact Loyd was held below double-digit scoring for the sixth consecutive appearance while coming off the bench for Las Vegas. The veteran guard has averaged just 5.0 points over that six-game stretch while failing to reach 10 field-goal attempts in any of those contests.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Young ties WNBA record with 22-point quarter, Aces beat Storm 114-77

Jackie Young tied the WNBA record for points in a quarter with 22 in the first and finished with a career-high 35, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Seattle Storm 114-77 on Thursday...

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Shaky shooting continues Loyd finished with two points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal over 19 minutes during Sunday's 88-78 victory over the Tempo.

Impact The 32-year-old veteran continues to show serious signs of decline in her 12th season. Loyd should continue to play meaningful minutes, but she's shooting a career-worst 35.2 percent from the field and averaging a career-low 7.7 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game on the campaign.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jackie Young scores 24 and the Aces beat the Sun 101-78

Jackie Young had 24 points and seven rebounds in three quarters, A’ja Wilson added 20 points, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Connecticut Sun 101-78

AUGUST 21 • Associated Press

Rough shooting continues Loyd amassed three points (1-4 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 97-82 loss to the Dream.

Impact The 32-year-old guard continues to show signs of decline in her 12th WNBA season. Loyd should continue to play significant minutes, but she's shooting a career-low 35.8 percent from the floor and averaging a career-worst 7.9 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game this year.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

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