The Las Vegas Aces became a juggernaut in the hoops world in 2025. They finished the regular season on a 16-game winning streak with A’ja Wilson playing like she is not from this planet. After winning two titles in the last three years, the Aces went on to win their third title. This win stamped the Aces as a dynasty, writing their names in history books. Yet, the Aces are set to break one of the most prominent traditions in American Sports. 

“When is our White House Visit because…” Wilson posted in 2023 after winning the 2022 title. And a couple of months later, the team were celebrating their championship with then-vice president Kamala Harris. The vice president and president Joe Biden hosted the Aces after their 2023 win as well. However, the team is set to break this tradition for their 2025 win. 

“The Las Vegas Aces did not receive an invitation to the White House after winning the 2025 league title in October, a team spokesperson told USA TODAY,” Callie Fin reported. The news has since been confirmed by the Athletic as well. According to Fin, the team was going to replace that commemoration with a visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC but scheduling conflicts meant their plan was cancelled. 

And there is no guarantee the team would have accepted the invitation. “The Aces declined to comment when asked whether they’d accept an invitation if one were extended,” Annie Costabile reported.

But the Aces are not alone. No WNBA team has ever been invited with Donald Trump being the President. Neither the 2017 champions Minnesota Lynx nor the 2019 Washington Mystics ever received any invitation from the White House.

And this extends beyond the WNBA. The NBA champions around that time, the Golden State Warriors, also did not visit the White House under the Trump Administration in 2017 and 2018. The 2021 Chicago Sky and the 2024 New York Liberty went a step ahead and arranged dinners with former president Barack Obama instead. 

In the past, the White House had issued delayed invites to winning teams but it’s unknown whether it will be the case this time around. While the White House tradition remains uncertain, Wilson and the Aces have already shifted their attention toward strengthening the legacy they have built in Las Vegas. 

A’ja Wilson Highlights The Winning Culture Built By The Las Vegas Aces

The Las Vegas Aces have played a very important part in elevating Las Vegas in the US Sports culture. The Raiders in the NFL have struggled to bring silverware, not reaching the playoffs since moving to the city. It is the Aces that have put the city on the map with their multiple titles and A’ja Wilson is proud of that. However, she also pointed out the increased expectation on the team to bring glory. 

“I feel like we’ve brought the expectation here with us when we started winning and started rocking and rolling. Obviously, the Knights started to get into it, and I think we’ve turned Vegas into a sports town,” Wilson said after their Seattle Storm win. “Like I’ve always said, I feel like we spoil our fans to where they’re like, “Okay, what’s going on? Why are you guys losing?” It’s a good thing, but also it’s a bad thing.” I think it’s just great that we have built this culture in Vegas.”

The Knights are in the Stanley cup final yet again after winning it in 2023. The Aces, on the other hand, continue to be favorites for another back-to-back title. This sustained success from two franchises in the city has implored the NBA to expand into Las Vegas.

In March 2026, the league’s board approved a formal exploration into a possible expansion for a franchise in Vegas. The White House tradition may remain uncertain, but Wilson and the Aces have already ensured one thing, their impact is being felt far beyond Las Vegas.