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WNBA·ANALYSIS·September 1, 2026 06:46 PM ET

Las Vegas Aces mark 2017 franchise unveiling

Bill Laimbeer was introduced as coach and basketball operations president.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 11 min read

VIVA LAS VEGAS! 🎰 The moment we became the Aces 🥹 On December 11, 2017, MGM Resorts officially unveiled the team as th Via @LVAces on X

What happened: MGM Resorts officially unveiled the Las Vegas Aces on Dec. 11, 2017.

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Why it matters: The announcement established the franchise’s Las Vegas identity.

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