Posts by Matthew Walter

Matthew Walter covers the Las Vegas Aces, the Pac-12 and the WCC for the Next. He is a former Director of Basketball Operations and Video Coordinator at three different Division I women's basketball programs.

Las Vegas center A'ja Wilson holds the ball in front of her midsection and looks up towards the rim as she runs down from the free-throw line, as Washington Mystics big Elena Delle Donne tries to catch up from behind

How A’ja Wilson has put together another MVP-worthy campaign

August 15, 2022

The 2020 WNBA MVP has put together another incredible season deserving of multiple awards but she only wants one thing: a championship ring

Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray dribbles the ball as Washington Mystics guard Ariel Atkins defends.

The Point Gawd is peaking at just the right time

August 12, 2022

Why Chelsea Gray’s strong post All-Star break play has helped propel the Aces towards the playoffs

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Defense is the number one thing that will decide the Las Vegas Aces’ fate in 2022

August 2, 2022

Why the Aces will need to see more defensive performances like the one in their Commissioner’s Cup championship if they want that elusive first championship

Las Vegas Aces point guard Sydney Colson releases a floater in mid-air right in front of the rim while a teammate and Washington Mystics defenders battle under the rim

Why Sydney Colson is grateful for every day she’s in the WNBA

July 19, 2022

What makes the comedy queen of the WNBA so important to the Las Vegas Aces

Las Vegas Aces center Iliana Rupert (21) tries to block Minnesota Lynx forward Natalie Achonwa's close-range shot from behind.

How Iliana Rupert went from a suburb of Paris to the Las Vegas Strip

July 7, 2022

‘She’s an atypical rookie for sure’ -Sydney Colson

Las Vegas Aces forwards Dearica Hamby and A'ja Wilson talk on the court during a preseason game against the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on May 1, 2022. (Photo credit: John McClellan | The Next)

How Dearica Hamby has become the Aces’ X-Factor

June 24, 2022

The eighth year veteran knows she doesn’t have to score to make Las Vegas successful

Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson has the ball above her head in mid-air just before releasing a jumper from the low post, as Washington Mystics big Elena Delle Donne jumps towards her with her arm out to try to block the shot

Aces notebook: A’ja Wilson ascending, Jackie Young returns

June 16, 2022

And Iliana Rupert is in town!

Las Vegas Aces wing Jackie Young has the ball at the top of her dribble while looking out the court

Film Room: How Jackie Young has made her Most Improved Player case

June 6, 2022

A breakdown of how Jackie Young has had so much success through the first month of the season.

It’s finally the year of Kelsey Plum

May 25, 2022

‘I feel like a lot of things are going my way’

Bill Laimbeer retires as one of the most influential people in WNBA history

May 20, 2022

Laimbeer’s impact on the franchise shows both on and off the court