Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon has coached against Taurasi the last few years, and also played against her for more than a decade when she was a member of the New York Liberty and San Antonio ...

That’s when Hammon can get back in the team facility and begin working with Loyd, Kitley and the other Aces as they try to return Las Vegas to championship form.

On Tuesday, the Aces introduced two of their biggest off-season signings to local media: Jewell Loyd and Elizabeth Kitley. Loyd was acquired in a three-way trade that sent Kelsey Plum to the Los Angeles Sparks. Kitley was drafted 24th overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft but spent the entirety of last season rehabbing an ACL tear.

Hammon revealed that Taurasi has a switch in his competitive spirit, comparing her to other basketball greats. She also recalled an instance when Taurasi’s cut-throat attitude got the best of her in a friendly exchange.

Sitting next to new addition Jewell Loyd and semi new addition Liz Kitley, Aces coach Becky Hammon said Tuesday she couldn't “wait for April.”

Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon said Tuesday she couldn ... fourth seed and lost in four games to the eventual champion New York Liberty in the semifinals.

(AP) — Sitting next to new addition Jewell Loyd and semi new addition Liz Kitley, Aces coach Becky Hammon ... eventual champion New York Liberty in the semifinals. Hammon's mood was quite ...