Longtime Dream star McCoughtry joining Aces

NEW YORK — Angel McCoughtry is headed to Las Vegas on the first day that WNBA free agents can sign with new teams.

McCoughtry spent her entire career in Atlanta with the Dream after she was drafted by them with the No. 1 pick in 2009. She averaged 19.1 points in her career. McCoughtry only appeared in one game last season while recovering from a knee injury.

“Angel was a primary target for us during free agency,” Aces coach Bill Laimbeer said. “She is an elite-level scorer who loves to attack the basket, and is also one of the best defenders in the league. When she steps on the court, we immediately become a stronger team on both ends of the floor out on the perimeter.

“Angel knows the kind of culture we are building here with our core group, and her addition moves us another step closer to our goal of bringing a championship to the city of Las Vegas.”

McCoughtry led the league in scoring in 2012 and 2013. Atlanta announced last month that the team would allow its star to explore free agency this offseason.

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