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Aces swept in semifinals with Young's future uncertain

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 19:48 · Archive

The Las Vegas Aces were swept out of the WNBA semifinals by Golden State, with free agent guard Jackie Young's offseason plans unclear.

The Las Vegas Aces were swept out of the WNBA semifinals by the Golden State Valkyries on Friday night, triggering an offseason shake-up. Changes almost certainly are coming as anything short of a championship is considered a disappointment for the franchise.

The immediate focus is on five-time All-Star guard Jackie Young, who is a free agent. This season she achieved career highs with 18.9 points per game and 6.8 assists, along with a 4.4-rebounding average. Her shooting percentages were 48.8 from the floor and 38.3 from three-point range. Coach Becky Hammon said Young 'had a career year this year' and that retaining her is a 'big priority'. However, Hammon noted that 'ultimately, it's going to come down to her decision'.

If Young returns, she will rejoin a core that includes five-time MVP A'ja Wilson and six-time All-Star point guard Chelsea Gray, a group that has won three of the past four titles. Wilson expressed her desire for Young to stay, saying 'I'm constantly in Jackie's ear', but added that she is mindful of giving Young space during the offseason decision.

Aces swept in semifinals with Young's future uncertain
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In this story: Las Vegas Aces · Golden State Valkyries · Jackie Young · A'ja Wilson · Chelsea Gray · Becky Hammon

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