Chennedy Carter is back in the US after signing a training camp contract with the Aces, giving Las Vegas another experienced backcourt option off the bench ahead of the 2026 WNBA season.
The Aces announced the move Wednesday, adding the Texas A&M product to a roster built around A'ja Wilson, Jackie Young, Chelsea Gray, and Jewell Loyd. For Las Vegas, the deal adds scoring depth without a long-term commitment.
Carter did not play in the WNBA in 2025. Instead, she spent last season in Mexico, where she stayed active while awaiting another opportunity in the US. Signing with Las Vegas now gives her a chance to compete for a spot on the reigning league champion's lineup.
Entering the league as the No. 4 overall pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft, Carter quickly made an impact.
The athletic playmaler averaged 17.4 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 3.4 assists pregame in her professional debut year, landing her on the WNBA All-Rookie Team. She went on to average 14.6 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists across 84 career games, with stints in Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Chicago.
Chennedy Carter Joins Aces After Controversial WNBA Past
Carter's recent WNBA track record showcases both her effectiveness and history of producing controversial headlines.
She found herself at the center of several incidents in Atlanta, including reportedly challenging then-teammate Courtney Williams to a fight after a 2021 matchup. Carter later faced trouble in LA, before getting benched halfway through the Sparks' 2022 season for "poor conduct," according to Los Angeles Times.
After landing in Chicago, Carter finished 2024 as the Sky's leading scorer, averaging 17.5 points on 48.7% shooting after. However, she also fell under media scrutiny after committing an away-from-the-ball foul against star rookie Caitlin Clark in an early-June game against the Indiana Fever. At the time, officials ruled the contact a common foul. But the following day, the WNBA upgraded the offense to a flagrant-1 violation, though declined to issue Carter a fine.
Chicago opted not to re-sign the seasoned point guard ahead of the 2025 season, with multiple reports citing locker room issues.
Now, with Las Vegas hunting core support ahead of yet another title push, Carter's training camp contract gives Aces coach Becky Hammon a low-risk option with proven offensive power. And for Carter, the move represents a chance to earn her way back into the WNBA — while also working to repair her reputation in the league.
