The New York Times – Sports:
Durant had asked to be traded but stayed put. Irving said he had come close to joining another team but decided that staying in Brooklyn was his best choice.
Author: Kris Rhim
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Las Vegas Aces Beat Sun for First WNBA Championship
The New York Times – Sports:
The Aces shook off their reputation for being better in the regular season by holding off several rallies by the Connecticut Sun.
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WNBA Upgrades to Charter Flights for Finals
The New York Times – Sports:
For the first time ever, the W.N.B.A. is providing charter flights throughout the finals. Aces and Sun players are loving it — and hope it becomes permanent.
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The Sun Get Physical to Stay Alive Against Las Vegas
The New York Times – Sports:
On the brink of elimination, Connecticut locked down Chelsea Gray and got superb performances from Jonquel Jones and Alyssa Thomas.
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Plum Finds Her Way as Aces Move One Win From W.N.B.A. Title
The New York Times – Sports:
A scorer shakes off her struggles after a scolding, and helps Las Vegas take a 2-0 lead in the finals.
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Dawn Staley Is Still Coaching A’ja Wilson
The New York Times – Sports:
Staley and Wilson won a college championship at South Carolina. Now the coach is a “second mother” who harps on Wilson’s game as she stars for the Las Vegas Aces in the W.N.B.A.
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Aces Score Just Enough to Take W.N.B.A Finals Lead
The New York Times – Sports:
The Las Vegas Aces’ high-powered offense scored a season-low 67 points, but a double-double from A’ja Wilson, the league’s most valuable player, helped them outlast the Connecticut Sun.
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WNBA Finals Preview: Las Vegas Aces and Connecticut Sun Vie for First Title
The New York Times – Sports:
Stars from both teams have been to the finals recently, but neither franchise has ever won a championship. A’ja Wilson of Las Vegas said the “vibe” is different this time.