Aces Secure $1.19 Million Deal with Jackie Young
The Las Vegas Aces are nearing a significant agreement with four-time All-Star guard Jackie Young. Reports indicate that this deal will be for one year, valued at the maximum allowable amount of $1.19 million. This move is crucial for the Aces, who are looking to retain their core team members.
Jackie Young: A Key Player for the Aces
Jackie Young has established herself as one of the best two-way players in the WNBA. As a free agent this offseason, she was highly sought after by various teams. However, Young chose not to meet with other franchises, signaling her commitment to the Aces.
She is part of the team’s formidable trio, alongside four-time MVP A’ja Wilson and six-time All-Star Chelsea Gray. Wilson has already expressed her intentions to return to Las Vegas.
Career Highlights
- Drafted No. 1 overall by the Aces in 2019 from Notre Dame.
- Four-time All-Star and two-time All-WNBA selection.
- Championship leader with three titles in four years, including the 2025 championship.
- Averaged 16.5 points, 5.1 assists, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game in 2025.
- Two-time Olympic gold medalist: 3×3 team in Tokyo and 5-on-5 team in Paris.
- 2018 national champion with Notre Dame.
Jackie Young’s pledge to stay with the Aces solidifies the team’s championship ambitions as they prepare for another competitive season in the WNBA.
