Kalani Brown Top Points vs. Golden State Valkyries, 10/09/2026

The Las Vegas Aces knew exactly what needed to change after their Game 1 loss in the five-game semifinal series. They needed more fight, more movement and, most importantly, more presence on the glass.

Kalani Brown Top Last Baskets of The Periods vs. Golden State Valkyries, 10/04/2026

Yahoo Sports’ Caroline Fenton and women’s basketball writer Cassandra Negley break down why the mid-season FIBA World Cup break could impact teams differently — helping banged-up squads rest while potentially creating rust for teams on hot streaks. Catch the full conversation on the “Hoops 360” podcast, and subscribe on Apple podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen.

LAS VEGAS — Former Phoenix Mercury center Kalani Brown spent the summer waiting for another WNBA opportunity. When it finally came, it brought her back to a team that ended her previous season.

PHOENIX — Former Phoenix Mercury center Kalani Brown has signed with the Las Vegas Aces for the remainder of the season, the team announced via X on Saturday morning. Brown was a key part of the Mercury’s Finals run last year, averaging 5.

The Las Vegas Aces signed 6-foot-7 center Kalani Brown after NaLyssa Smith was ruled out for the season with a left knee injury.

The Las Vegas Aces recently lost 26-year-old forward NaLyssa Smith to a season-ending leg injury. Smith’s injury took place last weekend while the Aces faced the Toronto Tempo.