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Review: ‘FLEX’ provokes in ways that most fictional storytelling around women’s basketball has not

By Jackie Powell / August 13, 2023

Playwright Candrice Jones and director Lileana Blain-Cruz nail the entertaining and heartfelt conflict.

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Nneka Ogwumike is the steadying influence the Sparks need

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / July 19, 2023

With the Sparks being tested with adversity, they’ve leaned on their leader

Los Angeles Sparks big Nneka Ogwumike looks out at the court from the baseline behind the basket, as a ref stands next to her

Sparks’ ‘big’ lineup may be key moving forward

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / June 28, 2023

‘It’s going to be a part of our identity’

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Dearica Hamby working her way back

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / June 21, 2023

The veteran forward is slowly getting back to her former level and finding her role in a new system

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Inside the Las Vegas Aces 2022 WNBA championship banner-raising

By The IX Basketball / May 31, 2023

Howard and Matthew chat about the Aces ring and banner ceremony and what drives A’ja Wilson for more

Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) raises the trophy while surrounded by her teammates after winning the 2022 WNBA Championship series between the Las Vegas Aces and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut

Sights and sounds from the Las Vegas Aces’ 2022 title ring ceremony

By Matthew Walter / May 28, 2023

A look at a night that will never be forgotten in the history of Las Vegas sports.

Locked on Women’s Basketball: WNBA free agency report cards, Part II

By The IX Basketball / February 14, 2023

In part II, Jackie and Sabreena go over the off-seasons of the Aces, Lynx, Liberty, Mercury, Storm and Mystics

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Locked on Women’s Basketball: Candace Parker to the Las Vegas Aces

By The IX Basketball / February 3, 2023

Matthew Walter and Natalie Heavren discuss the flurry of big moves from the Aces. Plus: Kiri Oler joins to chat about her latest story on the WBL’s Lisa Thomas

Los Angeles Sparks off-ball guard Lexie Brown releases a long jumper off fingertips, as two Connecticut Sun defenders watch on from a distance too far away to contest

Sparks make first free agency signings

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / February 1, 2023

Lexie Brown is back in the fold and Stephanie Talbot has arrived

Candace Parker high-fives teammate Kahleah Copper

How Candace Parker’s versatility will make the Las Vegas Aces even more dangerous

By Matthew Walter / January 28, 2023

Parker will team up with A’ja Wilson to give the Aces a dominant frontcourt — and perhaps a superteam