Becky Hammon has guided the Las Vegas Aces through a tough 2025 WNBA season, and her efforts paid off with the August Coach of the Month award. The Aces went 12-1 in August, the best mark in the league that month. Though Hammon openly blamed the Aces for the worst offensive night.
They ranked top five in scoring at 84.9 points per game, rebounds at 34 per game, blocks at 4.9 per game, and three-point shooting at 37.6%. They also led in limiting points off turnovers to 11.5 and blocks allowed to 2.4. Offensively, they were second in efficiency at 110.0 and fourth in assist-to-turnover ratio at 1.73.
Becky Hammon Coach Of The Month For August
While the tally looks as grolious, this is Hammon’s fourth Coach of the Month honor, tying her with Sandy Brondello and Bill Laimbeer for the most since the award started in 2017. She won in May 2022 as a rookie coach, June 2023, and September 2024.
However, Hammon joined the Aces in 2022 after eight years as an assistant with the San Antonio Spurs. As a player, she was a six-time All-Star and led the league in assists in 2007 with 5.0 per game. She’s in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame (class of 2023), Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame (2019), and Ring of Honor for the Aces and New York Liberty.
A season flipped.
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A streak built.
A playoff berth earned.
Becky Hammon led the @LVAces to 12 consecutive wins in August, taking them from No.8 to No.2 in the standings, securing Coach of the Month honors 🏆#WelcometotheW pic.twitter.com/9cz6wGItAG
Additionally, the Aces started slow while hitting 14-14 after a 111-58 loss to Minnesota on August , which was also their worst defeat of the year. Since then, they’ve won 12 straight, tying the franchise record set in 2012 when they were the Silver Stars. It’s the longest streak in the WNBA since the 2015 Lynx won 13.
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Though, the run began on August 3 and includes wins over tough teams like Minnesota and Atlanta. Their latest was an 81-75 victory over Atlanta on August 27, ending a 15-0 run in the fourth quarter.
Becky Hammon Getting Support From Her Players
Though the Aces are on a recent surge, A’ja Wilson has been the central figure. Even Hammon backed Wilson for WNBA MVP with stats. The stylish player averaged 23.4 points and 10.1 rebounds per game this season. In the streak, she has posted big numbers, like 34 points against Atlanta on August 27 and 36 against Washington on August 23.
Additionally, for Becky Hammon, other key players include Chelsea Gray with 8.5 assists per game and Jackie Young at 15.2 points. The Aces are now 26-14, tied for second with Atlanta and Las Vegas, 5.5 games behind Minnesota.
Hammon’s leadership turned the season around. After the August 2 loss, she focused on defense and team play, leading to better efficiency. The streak has them in position for the No. 2 seed, with homecourt advantage in early playoff rounds.