Aces Retain Veteran Forward, Pursue All-Star Addition

Las Vegas team finalizes deal with Cheyenne Parker-Tyus, eyes Gabby Williams signing.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 1:37am

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The Las Vegas Aces have finalized a contract to re-sign veteran forward Cheyenne Parker-Tyus, who played a key role in the team's 2025 WNBA championship. The Aces are also reportedly in the mix to sign All-Star forward Gabby Williams, who is weighing offers from several teams.

Why it matters

Retaining Parker-Tyus provides continuity for the Aces as they look to defend their title, while adding Williams would give them another elite frontcourt piece to complement their star-studded roster.

The details

Parker-Tyus, a 2023 All-Star with the Atlanta Dream, signed a one-year veteran minimum deal with the Aces last offseason after being her former team's highest-paid player. She returned to play eight games for the Aces after giving birth to her second child in July. The team is now finalizing a new contract to keep her in Las Vegas. The Aces are also reportedly in the mix to sign Gabby Williams, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2018 WNBA draft who earned her first All-Star selection last season with the Seattle Storm.

  • Cheyenne Parker-Tyus signed with the Aces on a one-year deal in 2025 offseason.
  • Parker-Tyus gave birth to her second child in July 2025 and returned to play 8 games for the Aces.
  • The Aces are finalizing a new deal to re-sign Parker-Tyus in 2026 offseason.

The players

Cheyenne Parker-Tyus

A veteran forward who played a key role in the Aces' 2025 WNBA championship and is now re-signing with the team.

Gabby Williams

An All-Star forward who is reportedly considering offers from the Aces, Minnesota Lynx, and Golden State Valkyries.

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What’s next

The Aces will look to finalize a contract with Gabby Williams in the coming days or weeks as she weighs her options.

The takeaway

The Aces are making smart moves to retain key pieces from their championship team while also pursuing top talent like Gabby Williams to build an even stronger roster for their title defense.