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Cheyenne Parker-Tyus Cleared to Play Two Months After Giving Birth, Set for Aces Return vs. Sky

Her early return gives Las Vegas frontcourt depth for the playoff push.

Overview

  • The Aces announced the 33-year-old forward is expected to suit up Tuesday night against the Chicago Sky.
  • Parker-Tyus gave birth to her son, Yoshua, on July 1 and has been medically cleared to return two months postpartum.
  • Las Vegas signed her in the offseason with full knowledge of her pregnancy, anticipating a later-season comeback.
  • Coach Becky Hammon characterized the team's approach as supportive, saying they told Parker-Tyus, “we’ll wait for you.”
  • Her availability adds size alongside A’ja Wilson as the Aces bolster frontcourt depth after earlier moves including a trade for NaLyssa Smith.