Chennedy Carter went from Sixth Player favorite to waived. Inside her 12 weeks with the Aces
Former Sixth Player favorite Chennedy Carter has been unexpectedly waived by the Las Vegas Aces after a 12-week stint.
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The Las Vegas Aces have waived Chennedy Carter. Despite a season characterized as dominant from the Aces' bench, Carter's departure leaves her professional future in question.
Coverage from Yahoo Sports and MARCA emphasizes the unexpected nature of the move and the bleak outlook for Carter's WNBA future. High Post Hoops highlights the situation as a critical decision point for the Los Angeles Sparks and Phoenix Mercury.
Observers are watching to see if the Sparks or Mercury will sign Carter following her exit from Las Vegas.
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Quick answers
Which teams might be interested in Chennedy Carter?
According to High Post Hoops, the Sparks and Mercury have a decision to make regarding Carter.
How was Carter's performance described before being waived?
Yahoo Sports described her season off the Aces' bench as dominant.
Who is Justine Pissott?
Sports Illustrated reports that Pissott is taking a step forward in a WNBA career that few Vanderbilt players have achieved recently.
Coverage (5)
- Aces waive polarizing guard, sign Fever rookie Las Vegas Review-Journal · 2h ago
- Why Chennedy Carter's WNBA future looks bleak despite dominant season off the Aces' bench Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
- Justine Pissott Takes Step Forward In WNBA Career That Vanderbilt Players Rarely Have In Recent Memory Sports Illustrated · 2h ago
- Desperate Sparks, Mercury have tough Chennedy Carter decision to make after Aces exit High Post Hoops · 2h ago
- Caitlin Clark's ‘rival’ remains in trouble after being unexpectedly waived by the Las Vegas Aces MARCA · 2h ago broke it first
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