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Team Information
| Founded | 1997 |
| Owner(s) | Mark and Carol Davis,Tom Brady |
| Head Coach | Becky Hammon |
| Mascots | BUCKET$ |
| Stadium | Michelob Ultra Arena |
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Las Vegas Aces Bio
The Las Vegas Aces is a professional basketball team competing in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) as part of the league's Western Conference. The Aces achieved significant success by winning both the 2022 WNBA Commissioner's Cup and the 2022 WNBA Championship. It continued its dominance by securing the 2023 WNBA Championship, making it the first team to win consecutive championships since the 2001-2002 season.
The team was established in 1997 as the Utah Starzz and relocated to Las Vegas, United States in 2018 to become the Aces. The Aces play in the Michelob Ultra Arena located inside the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. Key players like A'ja Wilson, a multiple-time WNBA Most Valuable Player (MVP), have been central to the Aces' success, which included it claiming the 2022 WNBA championship, according to the official website of the Aces.
| Team Name | Las Vegas Aces |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Conference | Western Conference |
| Stadium | Michelob Ultra Arena |
| Principal owner(s) | Mark Davis and Carol Davis |
| Head coach | Becky Hammon |
| Mascot | BUCKET$ |
Las Vegas Aces History
The Las Vegas Aces was originally established in Salt Lake City, Utah, and named the Utah Starzz, one of the eight founding teams of the WNBA's inaugural 1997 season. The Starzz finished with the worst record in the league in 1997, and it continued to struggle in the 1998, 1999 and 2000 seasons. However, in 2001, the Starzz made its first playoff appearance but failed to go beyond the first round as it was swiftly eliminated by the Sacramento Monarchs. In 2002, it returned to the playoffs and managed to defeat the Houston Comets in the Western Conference Semifinals, before its journey ended in the Western Finals, according to the official website of the Aces.
Before the 2003 season, the team relocated to San Antonio, Texas, and became known as the San Antonio Silver Stars. In 2014, the team changed its name to the San Antonio Stars. After several years of rebuilding, the team was acquired by MGM Resorts and moved to Las Vegas in 2018 and became the Las Vegas Aces. The Aces is one of three WNBA teams based in a market without a National Basketball Association (NBA) team, as per the official website of the Aces.
Also Read: Las Vegas Aces Playoff History
Las Vegas Aces Owner
Mark Davis and Carol Davis are the majority owners of the Las Vegas Aces. Mark purchased the Las Vegas Aces from MGM Resorts International in 2021. Mark and Carol are also the controlling owners and managing general partners of the National Football League (NFL) team Las Vegas Raiders. In 2023, former NFL quarterback Tom Brady acquired a minority stake in the Aces, as per the Aces’ official website.
Over the years, the Las Vegas Aces has had many owners. The team was originally founded by Larry H. Miller, who was also the owner of the NBA team Utah Jazz, in 1997. Miller’s ownership lasted until 2002. In 2003, the team was acquired by San Antonio Spurs owner Peter Holt, who maintained ownership until 2017 as the San Antonio Silver Stars. Subsequently, MGM Resorts International group took over, owning the team from 2017 to 2021, according to the WNBA’s website and other reports.
Las Vegas Aces Jersey and Logo
The Las Vegas Aces moved away from its traditional red and gold color scheme and opted for a silver, black, and white palette for its jersey ahead of the 2024 WNBA season. The change aligns with the aesthetic of team owner Mark Davis' NFL franchise, the Las Vegas Raiders. The new lineup includes two versions: the Heroine and Rebel Editions. Both feature silver numbers and alternating black and white stripes on the sides. The Rebel Edition, which is black, features "LAS VEGAS" in front, while the Heroine Edition, which is white, features "ACES.”, as per the official X handle of Aces.
The new logo features a diamond shape with a prominent "A" and "V," representing the team’s identity, as per Fox5.
Las Vegas Aces Retired Jersey
The Las Vegas Aces has honoured only one player by retiring its jersey, namely Becky Hammon, who wore the number 25 jersey. Hammon played as a point guard for the team from 2007 to 2014. During her tenure, she established herself as one of the most influential players in the franchise's history and is the head coach of the franchise, as of May 2025.
Las Vegas Aces Home Stadium
The Las Vegas Aces plays its home games at Michelob Ultra Arena, which is housed within the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. The arena began operations in 1999 as the Mandalay Bay Events Center and has a seating capacity of 12,000. The arena is owned and operated by MGM Resorts International, as listed on the official website of Michelob Ultra Arena.
Michelob Ultra Arena was also the home arena of the National Lacrosse League's Las Vegas Desert Dogs. The arena, apart from sports, also hosts concerts, entertainment shows, and political rallies, as per the official website of Michelob Ultra Arena.
Las Vegas Aces Broadcasting Details and Tickets
For the 2025 WNBA season, the Las Vegas Aces has signed a multi-year broadcasting partnership with Scripps Sports. As part of the deal, Vegas 34 has been established as the team's official local broadcast partner. All Aces games not nationally broadcast will be broadcast on Vegas 34, which is available on cable, satellite, and over-the-air systems, according to the official website of the Las Vegas Aces.
Nationally, 33 of the Aces' 44 regular-season games will be available across platforms. Nine of its games will be available on ABC/ESPN, six on Prime Video, seven on ION, 10 on NBA TV, and one each on CBS and CBS Sports Network, as per the official website of the WNBA.
Fans can buy tickets for the Las Vegas Aces’ games through multiple channels. The official site of the team sells single-game tickets, group tickets, premium tickets, and season tickets. Single-game tickets begin at $15 and can also be found on AXS.com, as listed on the official website of the Las Vegas Aces.
Las Vegas Aces Coaching Staff
The Las Vegas Aces' 2025 coaching staff is headed by head coach Becky Hammon, who has been in the role since 2022. A former WNBA player and NBA assistant coach, Hammon led the team to consecutive championships in 2022 and 2023.
The Aces’ assistant coaches are Ty Ellis and Larry Lewis. Both have substantial experience from the NBA and NBA G League. Ellis, who was hired in November 2024, previously worked with USA Basketball and the Phoenix Suns. Lewis was hired in December 2024 after coaching with the Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Lakers, as listed on the official website of the Las Vegas Aces.
The team’s player development coach is John Lucas III, who was hired in January 2025. His previous coaching assignments include stints with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Lakers, and Phoenix Suns. Ciara Burgi is the director of health and performance and is assisted by lead rehabilitation specialist Jerrica Thomas and lead athletic trainer Bryson Creer, as per the official website of the Las Vegas Aces.
Also Read: Las Vegas Aces Finals Appearances
Las Vegas Aces Famous Players
A'ja Wilson
A'ja Wilson, standing 6 feet 5 inches tall, is an American center for the Las Vegas Aces. Known as the highest-scoring center in the WNBA, Wilson played college basketball for the South Carolina Gamecocks, where she was the main factor in leading the team to its first NCAA women's title in 2017.
In 2018, Wilson was selected by the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA draft as the first overall pick. She is a two-time WNBA champion (2022, 2023), one-time WNBA Finals MVP (2023), and two-time WNBA MVP (2020, 2022). In the 2024 regular season, she averaged 27.1 points, 11.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.9 steals per game in the first half of the season, as per reports.
Las Vegas Aces WNBA Records and Stats
| Year | Team | W | L | Finish | Coaches | Playoffs Result | Top WS |
| 2024 | Las Vegas Aces | 16 | 8 | 2 | Becky Hammon (16-8) | Season continues | A. Wilson (7.0) |
| 2023 | Las Vegas Aces* | 34 | 6 | 1 | Becky Hammon (34-6) | Won Finals | A. Wilson (10.4) |
| 2022 | Las Vegas Aces* | 26 | 10 | 1 | Becky Hammon (26-10) | Won Finals | A. Wilson (6.5) |
| 2021 | Las Vegas Aces* | 24 | 8 | 1 | Bill Laimbeer (24-8) | Lost Semis | A. Wilson (5.7) |
| 2020 | Las Vegas Aces* | 18 | 4 | 1 | Bill Laimbeer (18-4) | Lost Finals | A. Wilson (4.0) |
| 2019 | Las Vegas Aces* | 21 | 13 | 2 | Bill Laimbeer (21-13) | Lost Semis | L. Cambage (4.1) |
| 2018 | Las Vegas Aces | 14 | 20 | 6 | Bill Laimbeer (14-20) | Not Qualified | A. Wilson (4.4) |
| 2017 | San Antonio Stars | 8 | 26 | 6 | Vickie Johnson (8-26) | Not Qualified | K. McBride (2.4) |
| 2016 | San Antonio Stars | 7 | 27 | 6 | Dan Hughes (7-27) | Not Qualified | M. Jefferson (1.8) |
| 2015 | San Antonio Stars | 8 | 26 | 6 | Dan Hughes (8-26) | Not Qualified | S. Young-Malcolm (2.0) |
| 2014 | San Antonio Stars* | 16 | 18 | 3 | Dan Hughes (16-18) | Lost W. Conf. Semis | D. Robinson (2.9) |
| 2013 | San Antonio Silver Stars | 12 | 22 | 5 | Dan Hughes (12-22) | Not Qualified | J. Appel-Marinelli (2.5) |
| 2012 | San Antonio Silver Stars* | 21 | 13 | 3 | Dan Hughes (21-13) | Lost W. Conf. Semis | S. Young-Malcolm (5.8) |
| 2011 | San Antonio Silver Stars* | 18 | 16 | 4 | Dan Hughes (18-16) | Lost W. Conf. Semis | B. Hammon (3.7) |
| 2010 | San Antonio Silver Stars* | 14 | 20 | 3 | Sandy Brondello (14-20) | Lost W. Conf. Semis | M. Snow (3.2) |
| 2009 | San Antonio Silver Stars* | 15 | 19 | 4 | Dan Hughes (15-19) | Lost W. Conf. Semis | B. Hammon (4.5) |
| 2008 | San Antonio Silver Stars* | 24 | 10 | 1 | Dan Hughes (24-10) | Lost Finals | S. Young-Malcolm (6.2) |
| 2007 | San Antonio Silver Stars* | 20 | 14 | 2 | Dan Hughes (20-14) | Lost W. Conf. Finals | S. Young-Malcolm (5.1) |
| 2006 | San Antonio Silver Stars | 13 | 21 | 6 | Dan Hughes (13-21) | Not Qualified | S. Young-Malcolm (3.4) |
| 2005 | San Antonio Silver Stars | 7 | 27 | 7 | Dan Hughes (7-27) | Not Qualified | W. Palmer (3.3) |
| 2004 | San Antonio Silver Stars | 9 | 25 | 7 | Dee Brown (6-20), Shell Dailey (3-5) | Not Qualified | L. Thomas (3.3) |
| 2003 | San Antonio Silver Stars | 12 | 22 | 6 | Candi Harvey (6-16), Shell Dailey (6-6) | Not Qualified | M. Dydek (3.0) |
| 2002 | Utah Starzz* | 20 | 12 | 3 | Candi Harvey (20-12) | Lost W. Conf. Finals | M. Ferdinand-Harris (3.6) |
| 2001 | Utah Starzz* | 19 | 13 | 3 | Fred Williams (5-8), Candi Harvey (14-5) | Lost W. Conf. Semis | N. Williams (5.1) |
| 2000 | Utah Starzz | 18 | 14 | 5 | Fred Williams (18-14) | Not Qualified | N. Williams (6.4) |
| 1999 | Utah Starzz | 15 | 17 | 4 | Frank Layden (2-2), Fred Williams (13-15) | Not Qualified | N. Williams (4.9) |
| 1998 | Utah Starzz | 8 | 22 | 4 | Denise Taylor (6-13), Frank Layden (2-9) | Not Qualified | E. Baranova (2.3) |
| 1997 | Utah Starzz | 7 | 21 | 4 | Denise Taylor (7-21) | Not Qualified | W. Palmer |
Las Vegas Aces Hall of Famers
Becky Hammon is the only player in the franchise’s history to be inducted into the Hall of Fame as a point guard. Hammon was recognized with two Hall of Fame inductions: the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2022 and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2023. San Antonio and the Las Vegas Aces have both retired Hammon's number 25 jersey, as per the Basketball Hall of Fame.
FAQ's On Las Vegas Aces
A. The Las Vegas Aces was founded in 1997 and has played in 23 seasons of the WNBA.
A. The Las Vegas Aces have won 2 times the WNBA championship.
A. As of 2025, the head coach of the Las Vegas Aces is Becky Hammon.
A. BUCKET$ is the mascot of the Las Vegas Aces.
A. The Las Vegas Aces play their home games at the Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
