The Las Vegas Aces were once the undisputed powerhouse of the WNBA, back-to-back champions who seemed poised to dominate the league for years to come.
But now, everything is crumbling, and A’ja Wilson is at the center of it all, struggling to hold the team together as stars, coaches, and key players are jumping ship.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the league, the Indiana Fever are doing the exact opposite—building a potential dynasty.
With Caitlin Clark as their franchise player and key veteran signings, they’re becoming the team everyone wants to join.
So, what’s behind the Aces’ stunning downfall, and how does this reshape the WNBA’s power structure?
The Mass Exodus: Aces in Freefall
In what should have been another dominant offseason for the Aces, disaster struck instead. The team has lost:
✅ Kelsey Plum (traded to the Los Angeles Sparks).
✅ Kate Martin (left unprotected in the expansion draft, now with Golden State).
✅ Tiffany Hayes (signed with the Golden State Valkyries).
✅ Alicia Clark (returned to Seattle Storm).
✅ Sydney Colson (signed with the Indiana Fever).
✅ Two top assistant coaches (one to Golden State, one to Chicago).
✅ General Manager Natalie Williams (fired, no replacement named).
This isn’t just a few moves—this is a full-blown collapse.
Aces fans are in shock, wondering how a superteam that once looked unbeatable is now falling apart in front of their eyes.
Even head coach Becky Hammon, once the mastermind behind this juggernaut, seems powerless to stop the bleeding.
A’ja Wilson’s Emotional Reaction
A’ja Wilson, the heart and soul of the Aces, has remained loyal through it all. But her recent social media posts suggest she is devastated by what’s happening.
One post read:
“This one hurts. No words, just emotions.”
Wilson has publicly supported her departing teammates, but deep down, she knows this means the Aces’ dominance is in serious jeopardy.
Meanwhile, the Indiana Fever are Thriving
While the Aces crumble, the Indiana Fever are thriving.
With Caitlin Clark’s arrival, Indiana has become a destination franchise. Instead of losing talent, they are signing top free agents, including:
🔥 DeWanna Bonner (from Connecticut Sun)
🔥 Natasha Howard (from Dallas Wings)
🔥 Sophie Cunningham (from Phoenix Mercury)
🔥 Sydney Colson (from Aces, bringing championship experience)
The Fever aren’t just adding players—they’re adding players with championship experience who want to play alongside Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston.
And this shift in power is clear—while the Aces are losing stars, the Fever are collecting them.
What’s Next for the Aces?
The big question now is: can A’ja Wilson save this sinking ship?
With no GM, a gutted roster, and chemistry issues, the Aces may no longer be the superteam they once were. If things don’t improve, could Wilson be the next star to leave?
The WNBA’s balance of power is shifting—the Fever are rising, and the Aces are fading.
Could this be the end of the Las Vegas dynasty? Or does Wilson have one more trick up her sleeve? Only time will tell.
