WNBA teams prepare for season resumption after FIBA break

WNBA teams are preparing to resume regular-season play following the FIBA World Cup break, with the Las Vegas Aces and Chicago Sky facing different objectives in their final four games.

The Las Vegas Aces are approaching their eighth consecutive postseason appearance. Key concerns for the franchise include the health of four-time MVP A’ja Wilson, who recently missed time due to back issues and opted out of the FIBA World Cup for health reasons. Additionally, the team must manage its frontcourt rotation following a season-ending injury to NaLyssa Smith, leading to the signing of veteran center Kalani Brown.

In contrast, the Chicago Sky have already been eliminated from playoff contention. The final stretch of the season will focus on evaluating head coach Tyler Marsh’s future and providing increased playing time to rookies like Gabriela Jaquez to facilitate development.