Sports10 April, 20261 min read
Jackie Young Signs Historic $1.19 Million Deal to Stay with Las Vegas Aces
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Jackie Young signs a one-year deal with the Las Vegas Aces for $1.19 million. The move signals the Aces' priority on maintaining their championship core.
Jackie Young Signs Historic Deal
The Las Vegas Aces are finalizing a one-year, $1.19 million deal with Jackie Young. She is the first WNBA player to sign a million-dollar contract. Young has been a crucial part of the Aces' dynasty, helping them win three championships in four years.
She averaged 16.5 points, 5.1 assists, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game in 2025. Young is also a two-time Olympic gold medalist. She did not take meetings with other teams.
Aces' Dynasty and Core Retention
Young was drafted No. 1 overall by the Aces in 2019.
The Aces are one step closer to retaining their big three of Young, Wilson, and Gray.
Wilson has already stated her intent to return and is expected to sign a supermax deal.
The Aces also retained the rights to NaLyssa Smith and Kierstan Bell.
The 2025 rookie Aaliyah Nye was selected in the expansion draft.
The Aces have the means to lock in their core.
Young's Impact and Playoff Performance
Young has developed into one of the league's most reliable two-way guards. In the 2025 playoffs, she elevated her scoring to 20.4 points per game on 49.4 percent shooting. Her production scaled up when it mattered most.
Chelsea Gray praised her transformation. The Aces' strategy is clear: keep the core together.
Contract Structure and Future Outlook
The one-year deal leaves the door open for a bigger contract in the future. The WNBA's free agency period runs from April 8 to April 10.
The Aces' move sends a message to the rest of the league. Las Vegas is positioned as the clear favorite to repeat in 2026.
