Chennedy Carter Signing Marks Strategic Move for Becky Hammon’s Aces
The Las Vegas Aces added veteran guard Chennedy Carter to a training camp deal on April 15, 2026. The move follows Las Vegas’ 2025 sweep of the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals.
Roster context and reasoning
The Aces enter the season with championship expectations. They re-signed A’ja Wilson, Jackie Young, Chelsea Gray, and Jewell Loyd.
That star accumulation trimmed bench depth. The Chennedy Carter signing is a strategic move for Becky Hammon and the Aces.
Carter’s recent on-court form
Carter is known for elite athleticism and explosiveness. She averaged 17.5 points per game in 2024.
Her 2024 shooting rate was 48.7 percent from the field. She spent the 2025 season playing in Mexico.
Notable performances
- August 25, 2024: 25 points and five rebounds in one game.
Off-court history and red flags
Carter was the No. 4 pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft by Atlanta. She faced a 2021 suspension after a locker-room confrontation with teammate Courtney Williams.
She was traded to the Los Angeles Sparks in 2022. The Sparks benched her midseason for conduct concerns, according to reporting by Thuc Ngi Nguyen.
Carter did not play in the league in 2023. She then joined the Chicago Sky for the 2024 season amid reports of locker-room friction.
Contract details and outlook
The Las Vegas deal is a training camp contract. Only the camp portion is guaranteed, and the team may cut ties at any time.
The signing offers upside in scoring and playmaking. It also carries risk given Carter’s disciplinary history.
Veteran leadership from A’ja Wilson and coach Becky Hammon could determine the outcome. Filmogaz.com will continue to monitor roster developments.
