WNBA set to tip off with spotlight on rookie class led by Clark, Reese and Aces' quest for 3
While conversations about the WNBA’s growth may start with Caitlin Clark, any talk about the 2024 championship begins with the star-studded Las Vegas Aces led by A’ja Wilson and their quest to three-peat.
The Aces have been dominant on the court the past two seasons, becoming the first team to repeat as champion since the Los Angeles Sparks did it in 2001-02. They are plus-100 favorites to win it again when the league tips off its 28th season on Tuesday, according to BetMGM. New York at plus-230 is the only team close to the champs.
“We’ve come into games and we have a target on our back. We understand that,” Aces guard Chelsea Gray said. “But I think we understand that what got it done last year isn’t going to get it done this year. No year has ever been the same in winning a championship.”
Wilson, last season’s WNBA Finals MVP, and the Aces are looking for a third consecutive WNBA title — a feat only accomplished by the Houston Comets, who won the first four league championships.