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Aces Waive Chennedy Carter After Dallas Loss

7/8/2026

Summary

Carter Waived

The Las Vegas Aces waived guard Chennedy Carter, the No. 4 pick in the 2020 draft who averaged 19.1 points in 2026.
After a 95-87 loss to Dallas on May 28, she said she was kept on a leash, prompting coach Becky Hammon to respond and Candace Parker to warn the club.
She finished the season with a 12.2 points-per-game average over 13 games while Aces were 15-6 with her on the roster.

Summary

Carter Waived

The Aces signed 6-ft-3 stretch-four Justine Pissott, who hit 42.2% of her threes at Vanderbilt.
The waiver was processed just before the WNBA’s mid-season cut-down date for roster reductions.
Minnesota Lynx, Los Angeles Sparks and Golden State Valkyries could target Carter, each needing scoring or paint production.
Since June 1 the Aces have posted a 112.5 offensive rating, fourth in the league, despite Carter’s decline.

Summary

Carter Waived

Las Vegas waived Carter on Tuesday before the 5 p.m. ET deadline that makes non-guaranteed contracts fully guaranteed.
Because her contract was non-guaranteed, Carter entered the waiver wire and could become a free agent.
The move opened a roster spot for 6-foot-4 rookie Justine Pissott, a second-round Vanderbilt pick signed as a developmental player.
Las Vegas remained tied with Minnesota at 15-6, preserving its defending-champion status, and will play Thursday in Portland.

Summary

Aces Sign Pissott

The Las Vegas Aces signed guard Justine Pissott after the Indiana Fever declined to match the Aces’ Tuesday offer sheet, because her player-development contract made her eligible for a roster offer.
Dana Evans’ leg injury left the Aces thin at guard, leading coaches to waive Chennedy Carter citing locker-room chemistry concerns.
A’ja Wilson and Evans were seen pointing to the sideline after a July 3 out-of-bounds play versus the Chicago Sky.

History

Historical Context

In 1997 the WNBA launched with eight franchises, including the Houston Comets and New York Liberty. That inaugural season established the league’s operational framework that still guides team strategies. Roster moves continue to evolve, as shown in 2026 when the Las Vegas Aces waived high draft pick Chennedy Carter despite her non-guaranteed contract.

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Carter Waived

The Las Vegas Aces waived guard Chennedy Carter, the No. 4 pick in the 2020 draft who averaged 19.1 points in 2026.
After a 95-87 loss to Dallas on May 28, she said she was kept on a leash, prompting coach Becky Hammon to respond and Candace Parker to warn the club.
She finished the season with a 12.2 points-per-game average over 13 games while Aces were 15-6 with her on the roster.

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