{"id":251932,"date":"2026-07-08T03:43:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T03:43:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/08\/3-teams-for-chennedy-carter-after-aces-waive-score-first-guard-amid-shocking-roster-moves\/"},"modified":"2026-07-08T03:43:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T03:43:23","slug":"3-teams-for-chennedy-carter-after-aces-waive-score-first-guard-amid-shocking-roster-moves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/08\/3-teams-for-chennedy-carter-after-aces-waive-score-first-guard-amid-shocking-roster-moves\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Teams For Chennedy Carter After Aces Waive Score-First Guard Amid Shocking Roster Moves"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content\" data-postid=\"5188919\" data-slug-id=\"2805316\">\n<div class=\"vidazoo-player-container\">\n<span class=\"vidazoo-close-btn  hidden \"><br \/>\n<img data-lazy=\"\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/cmc-predictor\/v2\/cross-icon.png?w=40\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" alt=\"close\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Las Vegas Aces made a couple of roster moves on Tuesday before the WNBA&#8217;s midseason guaranteed contract deadline. The team waived guard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/us\/wnba\/chennedy-carter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Chennedy Carter<\/a> in order to make room for the signing of rookie Justine Pissott.<\/p>\n<p><template id=\"also-read-articles-template\"><\/p>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<p>Carter was on a non-guaranteed, veteran-minimum contract with the Aces worth $277,500. She initially signed a training camp deal before making the regular-season roster. Tuesday was the deadline for WNBA teams to waive players on non-guaranteed deals before their contracts became fully guaranteed.<\/p>\n<p>Several people on social media had speculated that Carter&#8217;s off-court behavior may have contributed to her being out of the WNBA anew. She has been in the spotlight several times before due to her issues.<\/p>\n<p>Despite this, Carter remains one of the league&#8217;s quickest players and is well regarded for her offensive skills. The 5-foot-9 guard appeared in 13 of the Aces&#8217; 21 games and averaged 12.2 points on 60.0% shooting, including 52.4% from 3-point range in 16.9 minutes per game.<\/p>\n<p>Here are three teams that could use the services of Carter for the remainder of the season:<\/p>\n<h2>Three teams that could use Chennedy Carter&#8217;s services<\/h2>\n<h3>#1 Washington Mystics<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"image\"><noscript><\/noscript><img class=\"lazy-img\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" data-img=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/07\/0dd2a-17834719712878-1920.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/07\/0dd2a-17834719712878-1920.jpg?w=190 190w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/07\/0dd2a-17834719712878-1920.jpg?w=720 720w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/07\/0dd2a-17834719712878-1920.jpg?w=640 640w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/07\/0dd2a-17834719712878-1920.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/07\/0dd2a-17834719712878-1920.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/07\/0dd2a-17834719712878-1920.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/07\/0dd2a-17834719712878-1920.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/07\/0dd2a-17834719712878-1920.jpg 1920w\" alt=\"Golden State Valkyries v Washington Mystics - Source: Getty\" data-img-low=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/07\/0dd2a-17834719712878-1920.jpg?w=640\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,&lt;svg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%201920%201280%22&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;\"\/><figcaption>Golden State Valkyries v Washington Mystics &#8211; Source: Getty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Following the news of Chennedy Carter&#8217;s release on Tuesday, there was speculation that the Washington Mystics would be the best fit for her. Her scoring and slashing ability would complement WNBA All-Stars Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, <a href=\"https:\/\/ftw.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/wnba\/2026\/07\/07\/why-did-aces-cut-chennedy-carter-possible-reason\/90840480007\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">USA Today&#8217;s Cory Woodroof<\/a> wrote Tuesday that Carter signing with Washington would &#8220;make sense&#8221; as the team lacks guard depth.<\/p>\n<h3>#2 Minnesota Lynx<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sk-app-thumbnail\" alt=\"Golden State Valkyries vs Minnesota Lynx - Source: Getty\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/07\/22432-17834720114797-1920.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><img class=\"lazy-img\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" data-img=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/07\/22432-17834720114797-1920.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/07\/22432-17834720114797-1920.jpg?w=190 190w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/07\/22432-17834720114797-1920.jpg?w=720 720w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/07\/22432-17834720114797-1920.jpg?w=640 640w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/07\/22432-17834720114797-1920.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/07\/22432-17834720114797-1920.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/07\/22432-17834720114797-1920.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/07\/22432-17834720114797-1920.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/07\/22432-17834720114797-1920.jpg 1920w\" alt=\"Golden State Valkyries vs Minnesota Lynx - Source: Getty\" data-img-low=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/07\/22432-17834720114797-1920.jpg?w=640\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,&lt;svg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%201920%201280%22&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;\"\/><figcaption>Golden State Valkyries vs Minnesota Lynx &#8211; Source: Getty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Minnesota Lynx are tied with the Las Vegas Aces for the best record in the WNBA at 15-6. However, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statmuse.com\/wnba\/ask\/wnba-teams-with-most-bench-points-this-season\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Lynx rank at the bottom<\/a> of the league in bench scoring at 15.1 points per game. They have a solid guard rotation in Olivia Miles, Courtney Williams and Kayla McBride, who are all starters.<\/p>\n<p>Before being waived by the Las Vegas Aces, Carter had been mentioned as a contender for the Sixth Player of the Year award. She could provide Minnesota with another scoring guard in what could be a low-cost, high-reward move.<\/p>\n<h3>#3 LA Sparks<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sk-app-thumbnail\" alt=\"Las Vegas Aces v Los Angeles Sparks - Source: Getty\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/07\/66ce8-17834705465892-1920.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><img class=\"lazy-img\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1321\" data-img=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/07\/66ce8-17834705465892-1920.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/07\/66ce8-17834705465892-1920.jpg?w=190 190w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/07\/66ce8-17834705465892-1920.jpg?w=720 720w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/07\/66ce8-17834705465892-1920.jpg?w=640 640w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/07\/66ce8-17834705465892-1920.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/07\/66ce8-17834705465892-1920.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/07\/66ce8-17834705465892-1920.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/07\/66ce8-17834705465892-1920.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/07\/66ce8-17834705465892-1920.jpg 1920w\" alt=\"Las Vegas Aces v Los Angeles Sparks - Source: Getty\" data-img-low=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2026\/07\/66ce8-17834705465892-1920.jpg?w=640\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,&lt;svg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%201920%201321%22&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;\"\/><figcaption>Las Vegas Aces v Los Angeles Sparks &#8211; Source: Getty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>LA Sparks star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/us\/wnba\/kelsey-plum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Kelsey Plum<\/a> will be sidelined until late this month due to a lower leg injury. Signing Carter would give LA a temporary scoring punch until Plum recovers. Once the two-time WNBA champion returns, Carter could come off the bench, similar to the role she had with the Aces.<\/p>\n<p>The Sparks are currently No. 11 in the WNBA with an 8-11 record. 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