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Wilson scores 27, Young adds 21 as Aces beat short-handed Tempo 88-78

A’ja Wilson had 27 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, Jackie Young scored 21 points, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Toronto Tempo 88-78

38 MINS AGO • Associated Press

Won't Return Sunday Smith (lower body) won't return to Sunday's game against Toronto, Chelsea Leite of TSN reports. She finished with eight points (4-4 FG, 0-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, three s...

Impact Smith was having a quality game but is now ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest. Without Smith on the floor, Cheyenne Parker-Tyus, Brianna Turner and Mai Yamamoto should each receive a few extra minutes the rest of the way. .

1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE

Exits Sunday's game Smith (lower body) exited Sunday's game against Toronto, Chelsea Leite of TSN reports.

Impact Smith required assistance off the court after suffering a lower body injury. If she doesn't return, Cheyenne Parker-Tyus, Brianna Turner and Mai Yamamoto will likely see more minutes the rest of the way.

1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE

Handles lesser workload Smith amassed seven points (3-6 FG, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and one steal across 18 minutes during Thursday's 101-78 victory over Connecticut.

Impact With Thursday's game becoming uncompetitive in the second half, the defending-champion Aces handed Smith her lowest workload since June 28 in Chicago. She's averaging 11.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 24.5 minutes per game over 37 appearances.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

GAME RECAP: Aces Unable to Recover from Cold Third Quarter, Fall to Lynx 92-87 LAS VEGAS (Aug. 15, 2026) – After shooting 1 of 10 to open the third quarter, the Las Vegas Aces (24-12) fought back from a pair of 10-point...

AUGUST 16 • WNBA.COM

Records double-double Smith delivered 17 points (7-13 FG, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, an assist and a steal across 31 minutes in Saturday's 82-87 loss to the Lynx.

Impact A'ja Wilson led the way for the Aces with a 32-point performance, but Smith made her presence felt at both ends with a double-double. This was her third double-double over the last five appearances, and her fourth of the season. It was also the 11th time this season Smith has scored at least 15 points, so she has proven to be a reliable scoring option in the Aces' frontcourt.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Miles, Collier power the WNBA-leading Lynx to a 92-87 win over the Aces

Olivia Miles had 23 points and eight assists, Napheesa Collier added 19 points and the WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx beat the Las Vegas Aces 92-87 on Saturday night

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Team-high eight rebounds Smith ended Thursday's 83-76 win over the Mystics with six points (2-3 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and one steal across 29 minutes.

Impact Smith didn't see much usage on the offensive end Thursday but did haul in a team-high eight boards. Over her last eight appearances, Smith has averaged 11.8 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 27.6 minutes per game while shooting 57.1 percent from the field.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Gallery: Aces 86, Mystics 76 (8/11/2026) The Las Vegas Aces (23-11) defeated the Washington Mystics (19-13) on their home floor on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 86-76. A'ja Wilson tallied a gam...

AUGUST 12 • WNBA.COM

GAME RECAP: Aces LAS VEGAS (Aug. 11, 2026) – A'ja Wilson and Jackie Young combined for 51 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Las Vegas Aces (23-1...

AUGUST 12 • WNBA.COM

Double-double in win Smith registered 11 points (5-10 FG, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds and two steals across 30 minutes in Tuesday's 86-76 win over Washington.

Impact Smith made her presence felt in the paint on both ends of the floor, as five of her 11 rebounds came on the offensive glass. Tuesday marked the forward's third double-double of the season and sixth game with double-digit rebounds. Overall, Smith is averaging 12.0 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 24.5 minutes per contest while serving as a starter in all 33 appearances during the 2026 campaign.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Aces end the Mystics' 7-game winning streak with an 86-76 victory

A’ja Wilson had 26 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks for her 17th double-double this season, Jackie Young added 25 points to go with eight assists and the Las Vegas Aces ended th...

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Surging Liberty rout short-handed Aces 111-71 as Las Vegas rests Wilson, Gray and Young

Marine Johannes scored a career-high 27 points, hitting seven 3-pointers, and the New York Liberty routed the short-handed Las Vegas Aces 111-71 on Sunday

AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

Double-double vs. Minnesota Smith recorded 14 points (5-8 FG, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and one block over 24 minutes during the Aces' 98-87 loss to the Lynx on Saturday.

Impact Smith led the Aces in rebounds while finishing as the team's third-leading scorer, en route to her second double-double of the season. She has scored at least 14 points in each of her last four outings, during which she has connected on 60.9 percent of her field-goal attempts.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

GAME RECAP: Aces Fall 98-87 at Minnesota MINNEAPOLIS (Aug. 8, 2026) – Perimeter defense and turnovers plagued the Las Vegas Aces (22-10), who dropped a 98-87 decision to the Minneso...

AUGUST 8 • WNBA.COM

Sniffs double-double in victory Smith supplied 14 points (7-11 FG, 0-1 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one block across 37 minutes in Thursday's 86-84 overtime win over the Fever.

Impact Smith turned in an efficient outing and finished as Las Vegas' third-leading scorer Thursday. She was also second on the club in rebounds, grabbing at least seven boards for the first time since July 5. The fifth-year forward has scored in double figures in three straight games, shooting 60.5 percent from the floor during that span.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Gallery: Aces 86, Fever 84 (8/6/2026) Behind Chelsea Gray's clutch 3 in regulation to send the game into overtime and the buzzer beater in extra time, the Las Vegas Aces (22-9) w...

AUGUST 7 • WNBA.COM

Gallery: Aces 109, Dream 87 (8/3/2026) Behind Jackie Young's third career triple-double with a game-high 28 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, the Las Vegas Aces (21-9) dominated...

AUGUST 4 • WNBA.COM

Jackie Young has her 3rd career triple-double as the Aces beat the Dream 109-87

Jackie Young had 28 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for her third career triple-double, A’ja Wilson added 23 points and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Atlanta Dream 109-87 on Monda...

AUGUST 4 • Associated Press

Scores 17 points in loss Smith supplied 17 points (7-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, two steals and one block across 31 minutes in Saturday's 84-83 loss to the Sky.

Impact After putting up just three field-goal attempts and scoring seven points in her previous outing, Smith was much more aggressive Saturday and finished as the Aces' third-leading scorer. The 25-year-old forward also led Las Vegas in steals, tallying multiple swipes for just the fifth time this season. She's now averaging 11.9 points and 5.9 rebounds in 23.8 minutes per contest this season.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

GAME RECAP: Aces Drop 84-83 Heartbreaker in Chicago CHICAGO (Aug. 1, 2026) —The Las Vegas Aces (20-9), who owned a 10-point lead heading into the final stanza, allowed the Chicago Sky (11-18)...

AUGUST 1 • WNBA.COM

Sydney Taylor's 29 points, last second 3-pointer give Sky an 84-83 win over Liberty

Sydney Taylor hit a 3-pointer with less than a second remaining and finished with 29 points as the Chicago Sky beat the Las Vegas Aces 84-83 on Saturday

AUGUST 1 • Associated Press

Las Vegas plays Chicago following Wilson's 33-point outing

Las Vegas takes on the Chicago Sky after A'ja Wilson scored 33 points in the Aces' 104-99 victory over the New York Liberty

JULY 31 • Associated Press

Good to go Thursday Smith (illness) will play Thursday against the Liberty.

Impact Smith was upgraded to probable shortly before tipoff, and she's now been officially cleared to take the court Thursday evening. She's averaging 14.1 points and 5.1 rebounds in 23.6 minutes per game over seven appearances so far in July.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to probable Smith (illness) is now listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Liberty.

Impact Smith was initially added to the injury report as questionable due to an illness, and she's evidently trending in the right direction. The Aces should have confirmation on her availability shortly before tipoff.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

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