Last Updated on August 7, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

The Las Vegas Aces 2024 were led by A’ja Wilson, whose dominant scoring, rebounding, and defensive presence made her the team’s focal point. Jackie Young and Kelsey Plum provided consistent perimeter offense, while Chelsea Gray and Young shared primary playmaking responsibilities. The Aces combined efficient scoring with strong rebounding, active defense, and quality three-point shooting, relying on an experienced core that contributed across every facet of the game.

HeatingUp Impact Index: Regular Season Team Impact Spotlight

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
A’ja Wilson Starter/Star 34.4 High 26.9 11.9 2.3 4.4 119.59 Offensive hub and defensive anchor who carried an unusually heavy workload on both ends. Independent season coverage consistently highlighted how Becky Hammon leaned on Wilson to stabilize the Aces through injuries, with expanded rim protection, transition scoring and interior creation making her the focal point every night rather than simply a high-volume scorer. (Review Journal) WNBA MVP (2024), WNBA All-Star (2024), All-WNBA First Team (2024)
Kelsey Plum Starter/Star 34.0 High 17.8 2.6 4.2 0.7 66.53 Primary perimeter scorer whose constant movement and pull-up shooting stretched defenses beyond the arc. Coverage throughout the season emphasized her aggressive shot creation while also taking on additional playmaking responsibility during Chelsea Gray’s absence. (Review Journal) WNBA All-Star (2024)
Jackie Young Starter/Star 32.6 High 15.8 4.4 5.3 1.2 70.22 Quietly filled multiple roles as a two-way guard, often defending top perimeter threats while functioning as a secondary initiator. Analysts regularly praised her versatility and ability to keep the offense flowing when lineups changed around her. (Review Journal) WNBA All-Star (2024)
Chelsea Gray Starter/Star 26.0 Medium 8.6 2.9 4.9 2.0 42.11 Floor general whose value extended well beyond the box score. Once healthy, independent reporting repeatedly pointed to the improved offensive rhythm, decision-making and late-game execution she restored to Las Vegas. WNBA All-Star (2024)
Tiffany Hayes Key Contributor 21.5 Medium 9.5 2.8 2.1 1.1 35.65 Instant-offense reserve who attacked mismatches and injected pace into second units. Writers frequently noted that her downhill scoring and veteran energy gave the bench a dimension it had lacked earlier in the season. (WNBA) WNBA Sixth Player of the Year (2024)
Alysha Clark Key Contributor 24.3 Low 6.0 3.6 1.8 1.1 26.25 Veteran complementary forward who accepted low-usage minutes while defending multiple positions and spacing the floor. Her reliability and willingness to handle difficult defensive assignments remained central themes in season coverage. None
Kiah Stokes Key Contributor 18.4 Low 1.4 4.7 0.7 1.3 17.87 Defensive specialist whose screening, rebounding and paint coverage outweighed her limited scoring role. Contemporary reporting consistently described her as an important lineup stabilizer alongside the Aces’ stars. None
Megan Gustafson Bench 10.7 Low 3.7 1.9 0.2 0.4 12.40 Reserve post who supplied efficient interior scoring in short bursts. Independent discussion around the season focused on her ability to provide dependable frontcourt depth whenever the rotation required extra size. None
Kate Martin Bench 11.5 Low 2.6 1.6 0.9 0.4 11.00 Rookie wing who quickly earned trust through hustle, physical defense and smart off-ball play rather than shot volume. Much of the season’s coverage highlighted her willingness to embrace a role-player identity from opening night. (reddit.com) None
Sydney Colson Bench 8.0 Low 2.5 0.5 1.0 0.7 9.40 Veteran reserve guard who organized second units and brought defensive pressure despite limited minutes. Her leadership and communication were often valued as much as her on-court production. None
Queen Egbo Bench 6.0 Low 2.7 1.7 0.0 1.0 10.80 Appeared briefly as frontcourt depth. Limited contemporary independent coverage was available, with most reporting focusing on roster flexibility rather than a defined on-court role. None
Kierstan Bell Bench 7.2 Low 2.8 1.0 0.8 0.0 9.20 Saw limited opportunities in a deep rotation. Independent reporting was sparse, with most discussion centered on developmental minutes and maintaining readiness when called upon. None
Dyaisha Fair Bench 4.0 Low 0.0 0.0 2.0 0.0 4.00 Extremely limited playing time prevented a meaningful role from developing. Contemporary independent coverage was minimal beyond roster and developmental context. None
Emma Cannon Bench 1.8 Low 0.8 0.4 0.2 0.0 2.80 Appeared only briefly in a reserve capacity. Independent reporting was limited because of her small sample of minutes during the regular season. None
Jessika Carter Bench 2.0 Low 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.00 Played only sparingly, leaving little season-specific independent analysis available beyond roster depth discussions. None
LAS VEGAS ACES TOTALS — 242.4 — 98.1 38.4 26.4 14.9 437.82 Balanced veteran roster built around an MVP centerpiece, with depth and experience helping secure another strong regular season despite injuries affecting continuity. WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Champion (2024)

HeatingUp Impact Index: Playoff Team Impact Spotlight

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
A’ja Wilson Starter/Star 36.5 High 21.3 9.7 2.8 2.8 96.62 The offensive centerpiece never really left the floor, carrying the Aces through long stretches while also protecting the rim. Playoff coverage emphasized that opponents built entire defensive game plans around Wilson, yet she continued to generate efficient offense and anchor the defense despite constant double teams. (Review Journal) WNBA MVP (2024), WNBA All-Star (2024), All-WNBA First Team (2024)
Kelsey Plum Starter/Star 33.0 High 16.3 2.5 2.2 0.7 57.55 Functioned as the primary floor spacer and transition scorer around Wilson. Analysts repeatedly noted that her willingness to push tempo and attack early in possessions helped create the Aces’ best offensive stretches even when half-court execution stalled. (Review Journal) WNBA All-Star (2024)
Jackie Young Starter/Star 30.5 High 13.8 5.8 3.0 1.1 62.83 A versatile two-way wing who frequently accepted the toughest perimeter defensive assignments while shifting between secondary ball-handler and off-ball scorer. Her ability to fill different roles remained one of Las Vegas’ biggest tactical advantages throughout the postseason. (Review Journal) WNBA All-Star (2024)
Chelsea Gray Starter/Star 32.0 Medium 10.5 2.7 6.2 1.7 50.70 The offense settled whenever Gray controlled possessions. Independent playoff coverage highlighted her patience in pick-and-rolls and late-clock decision-making, with teammates benefiting from the cleaner looks she consistently created despite defensive pressure. (Review Journal) WNBA All-Star (2024)
Tiffany Hayes Key Contributor 21.7 Medium 10.5 3.5 2.8 2.0 43.89 Came off the bench looking to attack immediately rather than simply organize the second unit. Reporters often pointed to her downhill drives and disruptive perimeter defense as valuable momentum changers during the playoff rotation. WNBA Sixth Player of the Year (2024)
Alysha Clark Key Contributor 25.8 Low 6.0 3.8 2.0 0.9 26.67 Accepted a low-usage role built around spacing the floor, making smart rotations and defending multiple positions. Her veteran discipline continued to earn Becky Hammon’s trust in high-leverage playoff minutes. None
Kiah Stokes Key Contributor 13.8 Low 0.0 4.8 0.0 0.3 10.71 Offensive touches were scarce, but her screening, rebounding and interior positioning remained important whenever Las Vegas needed extra size. Independent coverage regularly described her impact as one that exceeded the box score. None
Kierstan Bell Bench 3.0 Low 2.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 4.00 Saw only brief action during the postseason. Contemporary independent reporting was limited because her playoff role never extended beyond emergency depth. None
Megan Gustafson Bench 7.5 Low 0.5 0.5 0.3 0.0 2.60 Played limited reserve minutes behind the established frontcourt rotation. Independent playoff analysis was sparse due to her small sample of on-court opportunities. None
Queen Egbo Bench 3.0 Low 0.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 4.00 Appeared only briefly as reserve frontcourt depth. Limited contemporary playoff coverage was available beyond roster usage and emergency depth discussions. None
Sydney Colson Bench 4.7 Low 0.7 0.0 0.5 0.4 3.20 Provided experienced backcourt minutes in short stretches, helping maintain defensive communication and ball security when called upon. Independent playoff analysis of her role was understandably limited. None
Kate Martin Bench 3.0 Low 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.00 The rookie was largely outside the regular playoff rotation. Contemporary reporting focused more on her long-term development than on postseason contributions. None
LAS VEGAS ACES TOTALS — 213.5 — 81.6 36.8 21.5 11.9 362.77 Las Vegas leaned heavily on its veteran core throughout the playoffs, with Wilson carrying the interior burden while the experienced backcourt handled most of the creation and perimeter scoring responsibilities. None