# Chennedy Carter went from Sixth Player favorite to waived. Inside her 12 weeks with the Aces

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-08 14:29 UTC · Category: Sports · Sources: 6 · Current Velocity: 4.29

## Executive Summary
Former Sixth Player favorite Chennedy Carter has been unexpectedly waived by the Las Vegas Aces after a 12-week stint.

## Intelligence Brief
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.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### 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.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Inside, Caitlin Clark, Las Vegas Aces, Chennedy Carter, Sixth Player, Why Chennedy Carter's WNBA, Justine Pissott Takes Step Forward In WNBA Career That Vanderbilt Players Rarely Have In Recent Memory, Desperate Sparks Mercury

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yahoo Sports | Fever let 6-foot-4 rookie leave for Aces rather than keeping talented forward around | 2026-07-08 16:06 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMidkFVX3lxTFBWeEY2WHVYTWR3RFFVLU5aaHhQLUhkcDYweEx3WUxQaEQtUlJNOFdPejA0cVlnSG9LeUdoaGw0NG1uSUtLMTA4OU55UkhId1BWRzk4aVJ4RDR6TmtuRUJncWZ2ZEdpV0tjMDRBZS1aSERucG0wdlE?oc=5) |
| New York Post | Chennedy Carter works her way off another WNBA team as Aces cut polarizing guard | 2026-07-08 16:06 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxOLTlUSkthRjczRlladnRQWnZaWUt6cTNCbTNXa2oybDZ2bDhlb19jNlUtTzN2VXc0cXh1ZUdxaUVDVFlseE1ZU3g1NTlJSVNQRURNaWk3aDdWUnJHVjR3bXFrczFpVHJ1T001a0J1cXEtdTBIX2VkYVFySzc5MW1HRkpERFRYRnlOc0Nrb3p2eEJVYklJZjNJVVFLMmV5cDBuOFNYeTVJNUdaSzczRVFIZ1BobWM2UmJZemc?oc=5) |
| Las Vegas Review-Journal | Aces waive polarizing guard, sign Fever rookie | 2026-07-08 16:06 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinAFBVV95cUxQVkhveUFuQU1uVTZIeFBqbUZrNHZIeEE5MjJ3OXoyNllndUFUdTVBSlhoUm0yUTBoLXZuSXRBS2M5dEFYekRQbHdBTW5JZmJKNG9KN0YwSXptSUgtVzJkWWxOZDhHWXZURkdjNmFzTF9rc1RlRmVRWXZmRjFlbm5sTnRXNFhpYTkycEYyRi1mR09McWVScVZKdXlpbnc?oc=5) |
| Yahoo Sports | Why Chennedy Carter's WNBA future looks bleak despite dominant season off the Aces' bench | 2026-07-08 16:06 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxPZXc3NmxVbjNGZ1FaSUpPS0N3S2k3LXdxWGFQS3BHTExnMWtCb0RzMTg0Q2hkbkpTdDhZZzBNU2Z3UjZIMVZ6VlNMclNfQUpwdnJtcEs1RGJsalRUQnVnSWI4aVJUd01zZ1FLbDltQkh4blJhYno4OHJaV01KdjU3dG1IQmFZYkIt?oc=5) |
| Sports Illustrated | Justine Pissott Takes Step Forward In WNBA Career That Vanderbilt Players Rarely Have In Recent Memory | 2026-07-08 16:06 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1wFBVV95cUxOM3VRUnRtSTFwSUJVcWZPV2JEZ21FYjdJRWJhR281RXZ5R2psaFNpRm1oMFgtQnBST1JDbkJ6elVPNkJsVF9hNEhRMWQwaE5JX1Q3djZubXhtNU5nX2N1SlVLamgxOFNfekZaQndETVZvTlUyS1Nwa0M2dEFZLUN5T1N2dFNyeDFERXdVaVVyekF4eWoxQkNIbHI4NndTNGw5RWFTbVpCWElEdzJSaGtzY2o4YWkxdnU4RjRDS1R6anVIRGM0RVdWamtqYk0wUkN1N0lnVFo4cw?oc=5) |
| High Post Hoops | Desperate Sparks, Mercury have tough Chennedy Carter decision to make after Aces exit | 2026-07-08 16:06 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirwFBVV95cUxQanhkeldMWktmSGwtWW9MMG8ydHRmeXI0MnVjNUw2ZHlOa2dCeEVIMVFScnRzLU9YXzlsZnY3MF80MllKUTN2cF9BZ3JoQ2V6Nldlb0VIdWZfUkUyVTh3aUhkdHN6ZzVzcHoyb0h0RDlIU3dIT3VFVHRWVlRsbmxURHR4bEpjLVN1eVFJU1hHZFVacnZIR2RaaExfalZpdEZwV3o4TDE0bnRCN29WRWsw?oc=5) |
| MARCA | Caitlin Clark's ‘rival’ remains in trouble after being unexpectedly waived by the Las Vegas Aces | 2026-07-08 16:06 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi9AFBVV95cUxPcmlQVGhDUUlIQ3JDZTVLQldndGZKSGN2dk1jQUNMSmxkcS1SV3Y2a2xtUEV5YWZvbXU4dG90SFp3eUtxZ3lfcV9ZWjdQX2o3QTVEME9Zc1dHLXA1Q0pOeldfZVdsMUtnVkRBQ1djOW9haXJNcU5VNTIxRzZRNlVfRGhCTHZpTExsaWR2aFBKOUZIY2pCZWZyakZBVlBmUThoaWJJYW01NlByVkhTcC1Ca0xTYmdxaFlxTzJxZXpQR190WW13WHk2QXZIbk9vYzdIY1RwcmVBbWl1NngyQm1DVXM4TG5fVlF4MjFOcEhTZFNuNHdn0gH0AUFVX3lxTE5Jc2NKVU5XSGk5WGFia05adkpHQi1uRzhFZXFCQVN4dE44b2NxclBhVjZDWC1fR0dWRTEzOTVJbWdtem5SUVM4ZVJxVEs1NGZUZ1N4WENCZDFNQ0JRNDM) |

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