The Las Vegas Aces celebrated the 2025 championship with fans once again on October 17 with the grand parade, where everything that happened in the season was ‘forgiven’, and everyone spoke about the importance of that particular title. A’ja Wilson lauded coach Becky Hammon for trusting the team and guiding them to the championship.
The coach also praised her team for its championship run, but she recently opened up about the issues she had with team dynamics and locker room problems.
Becky Hammon Speaks About Las Vegas Aces Locker Room Issues
The Aces were nowhere near championship talks at the start of the 2025 season, but their late run and impressive postseason landed them the championship that cemented their legacy in the league. Although the team seemed in sync and flow for the title, the coach recently spoke about the Locker room issues.
“Last year, we had a lot of departures. I think we had some internal bleeding that maybe from the outside you couldn’t see. There were some hurts and wounds, whether that was personally or professionally, that we were a kind of hurting unit,” Hammon said on the Women’s Sports Now podcast.
“Not that we don’t have our moments of uncomfortable moments, uncomfortable film or an uncomfortable conversation because we did. We had those, but you always have to reinforce that with care for the player… happy players make better players,” Hammon provided the way out, too.
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For the championship run, the former NBA assistant coach separated the Fever series as the toughest opponent of the season. In 2026, the Aces also have their starting lineup among the top five starters in the league, putting them in the driver’s seat for the title.
Las Vegas Aces Are Still Top Contenders For 2026 Championship
The Las Vegas Aces enter the 2026 season as formidable championship contenders, skillfully balancing a “run it back” strategy with tactful additions. After securing their third title in four years in 2025, the organization prioritized continuity by re-signing core stars Jackie Young, Chelsea Gray, and Jewell Loyd.
The Gold Mamba’s staying in the desert 🐍
— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) April 13, 2026
The Las Vegas Aces have re-signed 3x @WNBA Champ @jewellloyd! pic.twitter.com/T3ee54W4dj
While this established the backcourt for the team, the franchise set a record with A’ja Wilson’s contract. She provides an unmatched foundation of veteran leadership and elite talent.
In the draft, the team shored up its depth through savvy free agency and the 2026 WNBA Draft. The draft brought in Janiah Barker as the 29th overall pick. The versatile 6’4″ forward with high upside as a “stretch four,” and guard Jordan Obi, the 44th overall pick. The front office used free agency wisely with the addition of Cannedy Carter, defensive specialist Brianna Turner, and shooter Stephanie Talbot, ensuring they remain the team to beat in 2026.