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Aces Face Key Decisions Amid Salary Increase and Free Agency

4/8/2026

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The Las Vegas Aces confront a pivotal moment under a new Collective Bargaining Agreement that increases player salaries.
Key players A'ja Wilson and Jackie Young are free agents, raising questions about their futures with the team and signaling upcoming league-wide changes.
The Aces aim for a fourth championship but lack first-round picks for a second consecutive year, and they must bolster a bench that improved as players returned from injuries.

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Story summary

The Las Vegas Aces confront a pivotal moment under a new Collective Bargaining Agreement that increases player salaries.
Key players A'ja Wilson and Jackie Young are free agents, raising questions about their futures with the team and signaling upcoming league-wide changes.
The Aces aim for a fourth championship but lack first-round picks for a second consecutive year, and they must bolster a bench that improved as players returned from injuries.