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4 hours ago
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Bam Adebayo Had 3-Word Message After A'ja Wilson's Huge Game Against Sparks
Bam Adebayo Had 3-Word Message After A'ja Wilson's Huge Game Against Sparks originally appeared on Athlon Sports. A'ja Wilson had another monster game for the Las Vegas Aces Friday night, finishing with 35 points, 13 rebounds and six assists in a 96-81 win over the L.A. Sparks. The reigning league MVP also had three steals and three blocked shots in what can only be described as a dominant performance. Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson celebrates during her dominant performance against the L.A. Sparks.© Candice Ward-Imagn Images After the win, Wilson's boyfriend, Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo, took to social media to shout out his partner. "Ok big guard," the Heat center wrote on Threads. Advertisement View the original article to see embedded media. Rumors Wilson and Adebayo were dating began circulating last summer, around the time of the Paris Olympics. Both were on the women's and men's rosters for Team USA, respectively, and their interactions during the games left many folks wondering if they were more than just friends. In February of 2025, Wilson subtly confirmed their relationship to People Magazine during NBA All-Star Weekend. When asked about her Valentine's Day plans, she replied: "My NBA All-Star is not here. That's the best Valentine gift that I can truly give him, is just the rest." Both Wilson and Adebayo have built their own fan followings, but more people are starting to ship them as a couple, as well. Advertisement The basketball superstars have shown unabashed support for each other, both on and off the court. Adebayo wore Wilson's signature Nikes during a game against the Brooklyn Nets, for example, while Wilson has been present at some of Adebayo's bigger events, including his key to the city ceremony in Miami-Dade County. Both superstars were initially mum about their romance, but they've opened up in subtle ways in recent months. "I have an amazing boyfriend who really is my safe space. He's truly a gift," Wilson told Cosmo Sports in April. "He's obviously in the same field, so we bounce off different things with one another to where it's like, no, we're not alone. He's helped me through a lot and welcomed me to be who I'm going to be. I know he's like, 'I don't know what A'ja I'm going to get today, but I'm blessed to be beside her.'" This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
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6 hours ago
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WNBA Announces A'ja Wilson History on Friday
WNBA Announces A'ja Wilson History on Friday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Las Vegas Aces got back to winning ways on Friday night following their 102-82 blowout loss to the Seattle Storm on Sunday. Advertisement The Aces got another strong performance from A'ja Wilson on Friday as they took down the Los Angeles Sparks, 96-81. The reigning WNBA MVP went off for a game-high 35 points on 12-of-18 shooting, to go along with 13 rebounds, six assists, three steals, three blocks and one triple in 36 minutes of action. It was another stat-stuffing outing for Wilson, who once again made WNBA history with her incredible performance. The league quickly took to social media to announce three historic milestones for the six-time All-Star. Wilson became the first player in WNBA history to record at least 35 points, 10 rebounds, three steals, and three blocks in a single game. View the original article to see embedded media. On top of that Wilson also tied former MVP Tina Charles for the most 35-point, 10-rebound games in league history with nine. Advertisement She also tied Hall of Famer Sylvia Fowles for the No. 2 spot for most 20-point, 10-rebound games in the WNBA with 77. To say that it was a historic performance from Wilson would be a complete understatement. Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22)© Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images The Aces will need more of the same from Wilson, though, if they want to continue improving on their 3-2 record. Their next game is on Sunday in a road matchup against the 3-3 Seattle Storm. Wilson has been on a tear to start the new season, and Las Vegas will need her to keep her foot on the gas if they want to secure back-to-back wins come Sunday. Related: Angel Reese Reveals What She 'Hates' About A'ja Wilson Narrative This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
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7 hours ago
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Recap: Mystics implode late in loss to Aces
The Washington Mystics lost to the Las Vegas Aces 75–72 at Michelob ULTRA Arena on Friday, May 23, 2025, to fall to 2-2 on the season. A balanced scoring effort propelled Washington to an early 18-16 lead after the opening frame. That advantage continued as the Mystics grew a 10-point lead behind seven points and six rebounds from rookie forward Kiki Iriafen and a pair of triple from rookie guard Sonia Citron. Advertisement That lead was short-lived, as Las Vegas stormed back with a 13-5 run to trim their deficit to two points entering the final minutes of the first half. The Mystics responded with a 9-2 run of their own to enter the break ahead, 42-33. Iriafen led all scorers with 11 points and seven rebounds. Citron and Jade Melbourne each drilled for a pair of buckets midway through the third to keep Washington ahead by double-digits. The Mystics maintained a 59-50 lead entering the final quarter as they looked to knock off the Aces. Defense dominated the opening minutes of the fourth, as Washington led 63-55 with 5:54 remaining in regulation. With Las Vegas hanging around, the Mystics' rookies stepped up down the stretch. Iriafen grabbed an offensive rebound en route to a put-back layup before Citron sank a clutch and-1 layup to grow Washington's lead to nine with 3:49 remaining. The Aces didn't go down easily. Jackie Young and Dana Evans embarked on a 7-0 run to make it a 68-66 Mystics lead with two minutes to play as Michelob ULTRA Arena came alive. Citron, like she'd done all night, silenced the crowd once more with a clutch 3-pointer to give Washington some breathing room before Melbourne sank 1-of-2 free throws for a 72-66 advantage. Advertisement Young drilled a pair of free throws before grabbing a steal and drilling a layup to trim the deficit to just two. An ensuing Mystics shot-clock violation gave Las Vegas a chance to tie or take the lead with 15.2 seconds remaining. With the game on the line, Young delivered to knot the game at 72. With 7.2 seconds remaining, Las Vegas' Kiah Stokes was called for a shooting foul, which coach Becky Hammon swiftly challenged. The call was overturned to a clean block and Las Vegas gained possession with a chance to win the game. Jewell Lloyd drilled a game-winning 3-pointer with 2.3 seconds left as Las Vegas stole one at home and handed Washington its second-consecutive loss.
Associated Press
14 hours ago
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Wilson leads Las Vegas against Seattle after 35-point showing
Las Vegas Aces (3-2, 1-1 Western Conference) at Seattle Storm (3-3, 3-2 Western Conference) Seattle; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Las Vegas Aces visits the Seattle Storm after A'ja Wilson's 35-point outing in the Aces' 96-81 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks. Seattle went 13-7 in Western Conference play and 14-6 at home during the 2024-25 season. The Storm averaged 20.7 assists per game on 31.1 made field goals last season. Las Vegas went 27-13 overall last season while going 12-8 in Western Conference play. The Aces averaged 86.4 points per game last season, 15.2 on free throws and 28.2 from 3-point range. INJURIES: Storm: Katie Lou Samuelson: out for season (knee). Aces: Cheyenne Parker-Tyus: out (personal), Megan Gustafson: out (leg). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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14 hours ago
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Wilson leads Las Vegas against Seattle after 35-point showing
Las Vegas Aces (3-2, 1-1 Western Conference) at Seattle Storm (3-3, 3-2 Western Conference) Seattle; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Las Vegas Aces visits the Seattle Storm after A'ja Wilson's 35-point outing in the Aces' 96-81 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks. Advertisement Seattle went 13-7 in Western Conference play and 14-6 at home during the 2024-25 season. The Storm averaged 20.7 assists per game on 31.1 made field goals last season. Las Vegas went 27-13 overall last season while going 12-8 in Western Conference play. The Aces averaged 86.4 points per game last season, 15.2 on free throws and 28.2 from 3-point range. INJURIES: Storm: Katie Lou Samuelson: out for season (knee). Aces: Cheyenne Parker-Tyus: out (personal), Megan Gustafson: out (leg). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
