LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Salmond Sit Down: Bryan Salmond Sits Down with USA TODAY’s Callie Fin
The Las Vegas Aces are once again setting their sights on another deep postseason run, and Sports Director Bryan Salmond goes one-on-one with USA TODAY’s Callie Fin for an in-depth Salmond Sit Down covering everything Aces and WNBA.
Fin, who has spent significant time covering the Aces and their championship-caliber roster, shares her perspective on whether Las Vegas has what it takes to repeat as WNBA champions. The Aces captured their third championship in four years in 2025, and with A’ja Wilson leading the way, expectations remain sky-high.
A major focus of the conversation is Wilson and another spectacular season from one of the best players in the world. Wilson continues to put up MVP-caliber numbers, averaging 26.0 points, 9.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game during the 2026 regular season.
Salmond and Fin also talk about Fin’s exciting new chapter with USA TODAY after previously covering the Aces and Las Vegas sports scene with the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Fin discusses the transition, her expanded role covering women’s sports nationally, and what it means to continue following the WNBA from a broader perspective.
The conversation also takes a look at the Aces’ supporting cast, the importance of Jackie Young and Chelsea Gray, the emergence of young guard Mai Yamamoto, and what Las Vegas needs to do as the postseason approaches. Fin previously joined Salmond to break down the Aces’ final stretch of the regular season and the team’s playoff positioning.
And with the Aces dealing with a major late-season setback as NaLyssa Smith was ruled out for the remainder of the season, the depth and resiliency of Becky Hammon’s team will be put to the test heading into the playoffs.
It’s an insightful conversation covering A’ja Wilson, the Aces’ championship aspirations, Fin’s new role at USA TODAY, the growth of women’s sports coverage and much more.
Don’t miss this edition of the Salmond Sit Down with Bryan Salmond and USA TODAY’s Callie Fin!
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