WNBA's Carter Waived by Aces: Fourth Unfavorable Exit

The Las Vegas Aces made a notable roster move on Tuesday, waiving guard Chennedy Carter ahead of the WNBA's midseason cut-down deadline. This decision allows the Aces to avoid paying out the rest of Carter's contract, which was on a non-guaranteed, veteran-minimum deal. This marks the fourth time Carter has been released from a WNBA team under difficult terms.

Carter initially showed promise with the Aces, averaging 19 points per game as a key contributor off the bench. However, her playing time and role decreased significantly after she expressed dissatisfaction on social media following the Aces' loss to the Dallas Wings on May 28. Subsequently, she experienced fluctuating playing time, missed games due to injury and illness, and her final game with the Aces on July 5 saw her held scoreless.

Carter's WNBA career has been marked by talent and controversy. Drafted fourth overall in 2020 by the Atlanta Dream, she faced suspension for detrimental conduct. She was later traded to the Los Angeles Sparks, where she played one season before being waived. After sitting out the 2023 season, she joined the Chicago Sky in 2024, averaging 17.5 points, but was not extended a qualifying offer. She then played internationally before re-entering the WNBA with the Aces. In a related transaction, the Aces signed Justine Pissott.